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Three children go on a polar expedition in this thrilling adventure story that blurs realism and imagination. Ida, Max, and Jack go to the creek one winter's day. While playing on an ice floe, they suddenly find themselves floating awayÑall the way to Antarctica, with just a box, a branch, and some sandwiches. They learn the art of occupying themselves and being bored. And after testing their resources in the world's most dramatic landscape, come home safe at the end of the day.
Detailed illustrations and simple text are paired within a board book format to introduce young readers to the action-packed characteristics of vehicles that respond in emergencies.
Toby is having the best birthday party ever until an ill-timed and unintended toot draws unwelcome attention and teasing. Poor Toby--he is so embarrassed! And now everyone is calling him "Tootles." To get out from under his cloud of shame, Toby goes to visit his grandmother, hoping to get some sympathy and understanding. But as it turns out, Grandma is a bit of a gasbag herself with her own windy issues. She toots not once, not twice, but THREE times during Toby's visit. And she's not even embar
Standing together makes all of us stronger. Mai, a young Hmong girl, and Kiara, a young Black girl, are best friends. They do everything together-riding the bus, eating lunch, playing at recess. But one day Kiara misses school and Mai goes looking for answers. When she learns that her best friend is protesting an act of police violence against the Black community, Mai decides to join the protest too. Her parents at first want to protect her by keeping her at home, but she shows them that standin
Who is your favourite star? Read about the life stories and achievements of today's most popular athletes, singers, actors, and entertainers. Fun facts highlight the path each person took to reach the top.
In a world where people are too often divided by perceived differences, it can be easy to forget all the commonalities we share. This gentle yet insistent call to action reminds us that we are stronger together, that collective action is the most powerful response we can have, no matter how insurmountable the challenges seem: ""Together, the entire world changes, and something new is born.
What can really change the world? In the seven-book series Together we can change the World, children learn how they can transform themselves and the world around them by embracing their emotional superpowers-love, courage, compassion, respect, kindness, integrity, and gratitude. Through seven stories across seven continents, each featuring the precious connection between a child and an endangered animal, we highlight our responsibility to Planet Earth.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Books in the Together We Can: Pandemic series addresses those changes and gives actionable suggestions to help young readers adapt and cope as we navigate the current outbreak. These books include science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to think critically a
Tom l’entraîneur travaille avec les animaux du zoo pour les aider à apprendre des habiletés fondamentales. Ce n’est pas toujours facile. Parfois, les animaux ne veulent pas apprendre. Mais avec les conseils, les trucs et les directives bienveillantes de Tom l’entraîneur, les animaux du zoo sont assurés de donner le meilleur d’eux-m-mes. Les jeunes lecteurs qui apprennent plusieurs de ces habiletés s’identifieront aux animaux du zoo alors qu’ils commencent à apprendre de nouvelles façons de voir
Spend time with some aww-dorable babies in this series for beginning readers! Simple, predictable text and cute, colourful photos support students just starting to read on their own. Readers will learn basic facts about each baby including favourite foods and how they play. Features show the animals at each life stage and reinforce facts from the text. Young readers will love growing with favourite animal babies in this series that is simply too cute!