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The bear / by Krivak, Andrew,author.;
"In an Edenic future, a girl and her father live close to the land in the shadow of a lone mountain. They possess a few remnants of civilization: some books, a pane of glass, a set of flint and steel, a comb. The father teaches the girl how to fish and hunt, the secrets of the seasons and the stars. He is preparing her for an adulthood in harmony with nature, for they are the last two left. But when the girl suddenly finds herself alone in an unknown landscape, it is a bear that will lead her back home through a vast wilderness, which offers the greatest lessons of all, if she can only learn to listen"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Dystopian fiction.; Girls; Fathers and daughters; Voyages and travels; Bears; Innocence (Psychology);
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Fly away home [videorecording] / by Daniels, Jeff,1955-; Paquin, Anna.; Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm);
Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Terry Kinney.A 13-year old girl and her estranged father learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them to fly.Canadian Home Video rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fathers and daughters; Human-animal relationships; Geese;
For private home use only.
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The fear in me / by Khan, Tricia.; Tymoshenko, Nataliia.;
Fear is a common feeling we all know, but what if we can make it less so? Meet Freddie, full of fun and adventure, Yet when fear strikes, he curls up like a snail and shies away. "The Fear In Me" is part of The Inner-Self Series, a rhyming tale with catchy phrases. It delves into challenges kids endure each day, navigating their thoughts that sometimes strays. This empowering story teaches how to quite the inner voices. With catchy phrases and a relatable story, It inspires kids to be brave and believe in themselves. Join Freddie on his journey to see how to quiet the doubts and set your mind free.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Fear; Courage;
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Learning Time with Timmy. by Aardman Animations (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Aardman Animations in 2018.Discover new words and join in the activities with Timmy and his friends in this fun learning series developed with the British Council, world experts in teaching English.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.; Characters and characteristics in motion pictures.; Animals.;
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Learning Time with Timmy: S1. by Clarke, Howie,film director.; Harbour, Kate,actor.; Portway, Saskia,actor.; Aardman Animations (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Kate Harbour, Saskia PortwayOriginally produced by Aardman Animations in 2018.Discover new words and join in the activities with Timmy and his friends in this fun learning series developed with the British Council, world experts in teaching English.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.;
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Anne dares / by George, K.(Kallie),1983-; Halpin, Abigail.; Montgomery, L. M.(Lucy Maud),1874-1942.Anne of Green Gables.;
Anne is excited to be a guest at a party at Orchard Slope, the home of her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. But when the dares start and mean Josie Pye makes the others feel bad, Anne can't stop herself from challenging Josie to a dare... which leads to Anne being dared to climb the house and walk along the ridgepole! Anne's dangerous dare ends in injury... and teaches her an important lesson. But Anne must pluck up her courage again when she is chosen to recite at a Christmas concert! How can Anne perform in front of so many people? And what is shy Matthew Cuthbert hiding from the family?
Subjects: Shirley, Anne (Fictitious character); Country life; Country life; Friendship; Islands; Orphans;
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The sound of distant thunder / by Drexler, Jan,author.;
Katie Stuckey and Jonas Weaver are both romantics. Seventeen-year-old Katie is starry-eyed, in love with the idea of being in love, and does not want to wait to marry Jonas until she is eighteen, despite her parents' insistence. So much can happen in a year. Twenty-year-old Jonas is taken in by the romance of soldiering, especially in defense of anti-slavery, even though he knows war is at odds with the teachings of the church. When his married brother's name comes up in the draft list, he volunteers to take his brother's place. But can the commitment Katie and Jonas have made to each other survive the separation?
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Historical fiction.; Amish; Long-distance relationships;
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The glassmaker / by Chevalier, Tracy,author.;
"In 1486, Orsola Rosso is the eldest daughter in a family of glassblowers in Murano, Italy. As a woman, she is not meant to blow glass-but when her father dies, she teaches herself to make beads in secret, and her work becomes the cornerstone of the Rosso family fortunes. Skipping like a stone through the centuries, we follow Orsola and her family as they live through creative triumph and heartbreaking loss, from a plague rearing its head over Venice to Continental soldiers stripping its palazzos bare, from the domination of Murano and its maestros to the transformation of the city of trade into a city of tourists. In every era, the Rosso women ensure that their work, and their bonds, endure"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Glass artists; Women;
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Veg out : a stress-free guide to creating your first vegetable garden / by Rodino, Heather,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-171) and index."Watching delicate seedlings sprout from the ground and plucking cute cherry tomatoes at the peak of ripeness-- if this is your idea of living the dream, you'll want this friendly guide. Gardening expert Heather Rodino teaches the basics of growing your own vegetables, such as how to choose the right plants for a climate and guarding the crop from hungry critters. Included are 30 profiles of beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs with detailed instructions on where to grow, when to harvest, as well as their sunlight, watering, and soil needs. With helpful tips and photographs of important concepts, Veg Out is the perfect companion for any budding vegetable gardener"--
Subjects: Vegetable gardening.;
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My little polar bear / by Rueda, Claudia.;
A polar bear reassures a cub by describing what a polar bear is and does, and promising to lovingly teach such necessary skills as hunting and walking securely on ice.
Subjects: Bears; Parent and child; Polar bear;
© c2009., Scholastic Press,
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