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Picking up the pieces : residential school memories and the making of the Witness Blanket / by Newman, Carey,1975-author.; Hudson, Kirstie,1976-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This nonfiction book, illustrated with photographs, tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a work by Indigenous artist Carey Newman that includes hundreds of items from every Residential School in Canada and stories from the Survivors who donated them."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Adult child abuse victims; Adult child abuse victims; Art therapy; Native peoples; Native peoples; Indigenous blankets; Indigenous art ;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Great apes : protecting our animal cousins / by Gudgeon, Christopher,1959-;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This nonfiction book in the Orca Wild series introduces middle grade readers to great apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and bonobos. Featuring photos throughout, it explores great ape habitats, biology, threats to survival and how conservationists, scientists and young people are working to protect them"--
Subjects: Apes; Apes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Birds build nests / by Raum, Elizabeth.; Martí, Romina.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses."A robin, a bald eagle, a woodpecker, a cliff swallow, and a flamingo all build nests to keep their eggs safe in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like a Bird" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Birds; Birds; Animals;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Super sharks / by Lowery, Mike.;
What Is a Shark? -- Why Are Sharks Awesome? -- Prehistoric Shark -- Dangerous Sharks -- Biggest Shark -- Stinkiest Shark -- Spooky Sharks -- Deadliest Shark -- Totally Gross Shark -- Awesome-Looking Sharks -- Glowing Shark -- Even More Sharks! -- Save the Sharks.Learn everything that's AWESOME about sharks, in this nonfiction Reader that combines cartoon illustrations and photographs! Do you know which shark has 25 rows of backward-facing teeth? Or which shark is covered in a protective stinky slime? It's time to meet... the SUPER SHARKS!
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Sharks;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Deadly dinosaurs / by Foreman, Niki.;
"DK Super Readers Level 1: Deadly Dinosaurs will help kids learn about different dinosaur species and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading"--
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Dinosaurs;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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A day in the life of a scientist / by Musgrave, Ruth A.,1960-;
"A Day in the Life of a Scientist will help kids learn about a scientist's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading"--
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Scientists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Ultimate pterosaur rumble / by Pallotta, Jerry.; Bolster, Rob.;
"Sixteen epic flying dinosaurs battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the pterosaur champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts sixteen of the fiercest flying pterosaurs. Readers will learn about each dinosaur's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling dinosaurs before finally discovering the winner!"--
Subjects: Pterosauria; Animals, Fossil;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Raindrops roll / by Sayre, April Pulley.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet address."In her latest gorgeously photo-illustrated nonfiction picture book, celebrated author April Pulley Sayre sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Hydrologic cycle; Rain and rainfall;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Journey of a pioneer / by Murphy, Patricia J.,1963-;
This book introduces kids to the adventures of a young girl named Olivia who keeps a diary as her family travels from Missouri along the famous Oregon Trail. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Overland journeys to the Pacific; Frontier and pioneer life; Frontier and pioneer life; Pioneers; Pioneers;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Sparkly gems / by Romero, Libby.;
Use your reading superpowers to learn all about beautiful gems, how they are made and used - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Sparkly Gems is a beautifully designed reader all about gems, and how some are naturally beautiful and others are grown in labs - but they all make fabulous jewelry!
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Gems;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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