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Lailah's lunchbox

Faruqi, Reem,


Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and new classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the school librarian, Mrs. Carman.
Date Published:2015

Seasons on the farm

Tornetto, Chelsea,


Simple, rhyming text follows life on a family farm throughout the four seasons.
Date Published:2025

John and Jane Franklin

Hyde, Natalie, 1963-,


Who were John and Jane Franklin? -- Life at sea -- Short on supplies -- Success at last! -- Prisoners and politicians -- The search is on -- A bad start -- Trapped in ice -- A last chance -- Search and rescue -- Keeping the search alive -- One more attempt -- The Franklins' legacy. Follow the journeys of John Franklin as he explored and mapped the Arctic coast while searching for the Northwest Passage. After his disappearance his wife, Lady Jane Franklin, financed several expeditions first in hopes of finding him alive and later to see if he had been successful in finding the Northwest Passage.
Date Published:2019

Who were John and Jane Franklin? -- Life at sea -- Short on supplies -- Success at last! -- Prisoners and politicians -- The search is on -- A bad start -- Trapped in ice -- A last chance -- Search and rescue -- Keeping the search alive -- One more attempt -- The Franklins' legacy. Follow the journeys of John Franklin as he explored and mapped the Arctic coast while searching for the Northwest Passage. After his disappearance his wife, Lady Jane Franklin, financed several expeditions first in hopes of finding him alive and later to see if he had been successful in finding the Northwest Passage.

Date Published:2019

Jacques Cartier

O'Brien, Cynthia (Cynthia J.),


Who was Jacques Cartier? -- The young explorer -- Fortune hunting -- Journey to the new world -- Claiming land for France -- Return to New France -- Among the Haudensosaunee -- Winter in Stadacona -- A new mission -- Settling at Cap Rouge -- Disobeying orders -- Cartier's legacy. Follow the journeys of Jacques Cartier as he explored the New World searching for the Northwest Passage and claiming land for France.
Date Published:2019

Who was Jacques Cartier? -- The young explorer -- Fortune hunting -- Journey to the new world -- Claiming land for France -- Return to New France -- Among the Haudensosaunee -- Winter in Stadacona -- A new mission -- Settling at Cap Rouge -- Disobeying orders -- Cartier's legacy. Follow the journeys of Jacques Cartier as he explored the New World searching for the Northwest Passage and claiming land for France.

Date Published:2019

George Vancouver

O'Brien, Cynthia (Cynthia J.),


Who was George Vancouver? -- First travels with Captain Cook -- Looking for a route to China -- Travelling north -- Captain of the ship -- Along the Northwest Coast -- Exploring a water maze -- Meeting the coast Salish -- Nootka Sound -- Exploring Nisga'a homelands -- Heading north -- Charting Alaska -- Vancouver's legacy. Follow the journey of George Vancouver who, as a member of the Royal Navy, sailed with Captain Cook looking for the Northwest Passage. His travels brought him to the west coast of present-day British Columbia claiming the land for Britain.
Date Published:2019

Who was George Vancouver? -- First travels with Captain Cook -- Looking for a route to China -- Travelling north -- Captain of the ship -- Along the Northwest Coast -- Exploring a water maze -- Meeting the coast Salish -- Nootka Sound -- Exploring Nisga'a homelands -- Heading north -- Charting Alaska -- Vancouver's legacy. Follow the journey of George Vancouver who, as a member of the Royal Navy, sailed with Captain Cook looking for the Northwest Passage. His travels brought him to the west coast of present-day British Columbia claiming the land for Britain.

Date Published:2019

David Thompson

Rodger, Ellen,


Who was David Thompson? -- Working for the company -- Living off the land -- Winter among the Piikani -- Injuries and setbacks -- Master to the Northward -- Joining the competition -- The 49th parallel -- A country marriage -- Across the mountains -- Journey along the Columbia -- Retirement and death -- Thompson's legacy. Follow the adventures of David Thompson as he travels across Canada as a fur trader, surveyor and mapmaker.
Date Published:2019

Who was David Thompson? -- Working for the company -- Living off the land -- Winter among the Piikani -- Injuries and setbacks -- Master to the Northward -- Joining the competition -- The 49th parallel -- A country marriage -- Across the mountains -- Journey along the Columbia -- Retirement and death -- Thompson's legacy. Follow the adventures of David Thompson as he travels across Canada as a fur trader, surveyor and mapmaker.

Date Published:2019

Alexander Mackenzie

Hyde, Natalie, 1963-,


Follow the travels of Alexander Mackenzie as he searches for an east to west route across what is now Canada to the Pacific Ocean.
Date Published:2019

Samuel de Champlain

Rodger, Ellen,


Who was Samuel de Champlain? -- First voyage -- Exploring New France -- The riches of Nova Scotia -- Building Port-Royal -- The founding of Québec City -- Bloody battles -- Returning to New France -- Shooting the rapids -- Return to Huron-Wendat country -- Fighting for the colony -- The end of his story -- Champlain's legacy. Follow the journeys of Samuel de Champlain as explored and mapped present day Quebec, creating settlements and trading with the Indigenous Peoples of the area.
Date Published:2019

Who was Samuel de Champlain? -- First voyage -- Exploring New France -- The riches of Nova Scotia -- Building Port-Royal -- The founding of Québec City -- Bloody battles -- Returning to New France -- Shooting the rapids -- Return to Huron-Wendat country -- Fighting for the colony -- The end of his story -- Champlain's legacy. Follow the journeys of Samuel de Champlain as explored and mapped present day Quebec, creating settlements and trading with the Indigenous Peoples of the area.

Date Published:2019

Seals

Bahn, Christopher, (Children's story writer).


Sea animals -- Swimming and diving -- Lunchtime -- Family life -- Clever creatures -- A seal tale. Discover the deep-sea-diving seal! Explore the marine mammal's anatomy, diet, ocean habitat, and life cycle.
Date Published:2025

Plants

Nelson, Louise, 1981-,


Includes index. This book provides an overview of plants. Readers learn about key ideas and crazy facts related to the topic, including the parts of the plants and the life cycle of the plants.
Date Published:2025

Trout

Coupé, Jessica,


"AV2 code on page 2" -- Cover. Trout include fish from three different groups. Rainbow and steelhead trout are two of the best-known species.
Date Published:2026

Pike

Coupé, Jessica,


"AV2 code on page 2" -- Cover. Includes index. "Let's Go Fishing is a series of AV2 media books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. These books come with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more." -- Back cover. Pike are large, fierce hunters. This has led them to be nicknamed "water wolves." Learn more about these fish in Pike. Details the habitat, life cycle, fishing history, and fishing related to Pike.
Date Published:2026

"AV2 code on page 2" -- Cover. Includes index. "Let's Go Fishing is a series of AV2 media books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. These books come with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more." -- Back cover. Pike are large, fierce hunters. This has led them to be nicknamed "water wolves." Learn more about these fish in Pike. Details the habitat, life cycle, fishing history, and fishing related to Pike.

Date Published:2026

Walleye

Letkeman, Candice,


Includes index. "AV2 code on page 2" -- Cover. "Let's Go Fishing is a series of AV2 media books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. These books come with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more." -- Back cover. "Walleye are named for a reflective layer in their eyes. It allows them to see easily in the dark. Learn more about these fish in Walleye, a Let's Go Fishing title. This series explores the lives of some of the most popular fish caught across the United States and around the world. Each book details the habitat, life cycle, fishing history, and fishing related to a type of fish." -- Back cover.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. "AV2 code on page 2" -- Cover. "Let's Go Fishing is a series of AV2 media books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. These books come with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more." -- Back cover. "Walleye are named for a reflective layer in their eyes. It allows them to see easily in the dark. Learn more about these fish in Walleye, a Let's Go Fishing title. This series explores the lives of some of the most popular fish caught across the United States and around the world. Each book details the habitat, life cycle, fishing history, and fishing related to a type of fish." -- Back cover.

Date Published:2026

Dia de los Muertos

Diaz Roman, Alejandra,


Includes index, glossary, activity, and discussion questions. Discusses the history of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and how it is celebrated in Canada.
Date Published:2024

Garbage collectors

McDonald, Amy, 1985-,


On the job -- What are they? -- What do they do? -- Why do we need them? -- Garbage collector facts. This book introduces beginning readers to what garbage collectors do through simple, predictable text and related photos.
Date Published:2025

Farmers

McDonald, Amy, 1985-,


On the job -- What are they? -- What do they do? -- Why do we need them? -- Farmer facts. This book introduces beginning readers to what farmers do through simple, predictable text and related photos.
Date Published:2025

Plumbers

McDonald, Amy, 1985-,


Includes index. On the job -- What are they? -- what do they do? -- Why do we need them? -- Plumber facts. This book introduces beginning readers to what plumbers do through simple, predictable text and related photos.
Date Published:2025

Librarians

McDonald, Amy


Librarians help people find information they need! This title for young readers explores all that these community workers do, from checking out books to giving computer help. Easy-to-read text combines with colorful photos to introduce librarians' workplaces, tools, and more. A picture glossary helps define unfamiliar terms, and a fact page puts librarian tools and daily tasks in one place.
Date Published:2025

Coyotes

Schuh, Mari C., 1975-,


What are coyotes? -- Coyotes in the city -- Coyotes and people -- Glossary -- To learn more. This book introduces readers to coyotes in the city.
Date Published:2026

White-tailed deer

Scheffer, Janie, 1992-,


Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to white-tailed deer.
Date Published:2025