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Library Infusion K-6 (256 series)

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One evening at dusk a wind current carries a lone firefly out over the sea. Glancing down into the water, the insect is mesmerized by the glowing bioluminescence, mistaking it for other fireflies. Seeking company, the firefly plunges into the waves. Luckily, there are human bystanders who can lend a hand. Based on an event witnessed by nature writer and ecologist Rachel Carson (The Sea Around Us and Silent Spring) where a firefly attempts to join its "family" in the ocean, this lyrical story w

Franchise

Every sports franchise has its face-the star of the show, the player fans can't take their eyes off of, the one whose talent determines the fate of the entire operation. The Franchise series explores these athletes' stories, taking readers into the players' lives on and off the field of play. Learn about your favourite athletes' early days, the challenges they've overcome to reach the top, and the qualities that make them truly incomparable.

From Maybe to Forever: An Adoption Story

Waiting for a baby brother or sister is hard to do when you aren't sure when, if, what will happen. This is a story of adoption told from an older sister's point of view.

Fun First Concepts (Tadpole Books)

Help your youngest readers learn to read with Fun First Concepts! Vibrant, real-life photographs and simple text introduce letters of the alphabet, colors, shapes, and counting concepts to beginning readers. Repetitive text patterns, clear photo/text matches, and labels create a reading experience that is engaging and easy to follow.

Game On! (Checkerboard Library)

This playful and informative series reveals the inner workings and impact of today's most popular video games. Each title explores the inception and evolution of a particular game, highlighting key creators, super players, and cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Colour photos and action-packed screenshots will transport readers to the heart of each video game empire and have

Garfield's® Guide to Digital Citizenship

Colour comics featuring Garfield and friends help readers navigate the world of cyber safety. Activities at the end of each story challenge young digital citizens to think critically about staying safe and secure online.

Garfield's® Guide to Drawing the World's Best-Looking Cat (And His Friends)

This hands-on guide for drawing favourite Garfield characters including Garfield, Odie, Jon, and more uses basic shapes and techniques. Clear step-by-step instructions are punctuated by fun asides from Garfield to deliver how-to-draw content with humour.

Girl Code Revolution: Profiles and Projects to Inspire Coders

Part how-to, part profile, and all about leading the girl code revolution! This book contains step-by-step instructions for projects girls will actually want to code and profiles inspirational female coders who are breaking down barriers in the field.

Gnome

Mr. Gnome is a grumpy little fellow. He's really quite rude and he is definitely NOT cute. So when Miss Witch asks him to kindly stop fishing in her pond, Mr. Gnome is in danger of finding out exactly what happens to gnomes who say "NO!" From author illustrator Fred Blunt comes this laugh-out-loud cautionary tale, told in a wonderfully conversational style.

Go Green with Sesame Street®

This fun introduction to the basics of caring for our planet arrives just in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April 2020. From conserving energy and water or fighting litter and pollution to the history of Earth Day, each book offers simple ways to care for the earth, with fun asides and commentary from your friends on Sesame Street.