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Blood, bullets, and bones : the story of forensic science from Sherlock Holmes to DNA /

Heos, Bridget,


Includes bibliographical references and index. From darkness to light -- A whiff of garlic : the first poison tests -- Bodies of evidence : autopsies and the rise of medical examiners -- Elementary, my dear Watson : the first detectives -- Not without a trace : the introduction of crime scene evidence -- Fingerprints are forever : early fingerprint evidence -- Bang! Bang! You're dead : the birth of firearm analysis -- Blood is thicker : the first blood pattern cases -- Grave matters : hidden bodies -- Dem bones : forensic anthropology beginnings -- To catch a killer : criminal profilers -- One in a trillion : the dawn of DNA evidence. "Blood, bullets, and bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul play, and in Victorian England, officials used crime scene photography and criminal profiling to investigate the Jack the Ripper murders. In the intervening decades, forensic science has evolved to use the most cutting-edge, innovative techniques and technologies. In this book, acclaimed author Bridget Heos uses real-life cases to tell the history of modern forensic science, from the first test for arsenic poisoning to fingerprinting, firearm and blood spatter analysis, DNA evidence, and all the important milestones in between. By turns captivating and shocking, bullets, and bones demonstrates the essential role forensic science has played in our criminal justice system"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Includes bibliographical references and index. From darkness to light -- A whiff of garlic : the first poison tests -- Bodies of evidence : autopsies and the rise of medical examiners -- Elementary, my dear Watson : the first detectives -- Not without a trace : the introduction of crime scene evidence -- Fingerprints are forever : early fingerprint evidence -- Bang! Bang! You're dead : the birth of firearm analysis -- Blood is thicker : the first blood pattern cases -- Grave matters : hidden bodies -- Dem bones : forensic anthropology beginnings -- To catch a killer : criminal profilers -- One in a trillion : the dawn of DNA evidence. "Blood, bullets, and bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul play, and in Victorian England, officials used crime scene photography and criminal profiling to investigate the Jack the Ripper murders. In the intervening decades, forensic science has evolved to use the most cutting-edge, innovative techniques and technologies. In this book, acclaimed author Bridget Heos uses real-life cases to tell the history of modern forensic science, from the first test for arsenic poisoning to fingerprinting, firearm and blood spatter analysis, DNA evidence, and all the important milestones in between. By turns captivating and shocking, bullets, and bones demonstrates the essential role forensic science has played in our criminal justice system"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2016

Learning by mistake : 12 strategies to turn student errors into opportunities /

Chiappetta, Emma,


Other titles: 12 strategies to turn student errors into opportunities. "Twelve strategies to help students practice low-stakes mistake-making in a safe environment, be comfortable engaging with content, and boost confidence in taking risks"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Calm down counting

Elson, Suzanne.


Canadiana. "Molly's family love camping, but Molly isn't a fan of the creepy crawlies that seem intent on getting nice and close to her. In fact, they make her panic! With the help of her mom, dad, and little sister, Molly practices using the 5-4-3-2-1 method for managing anxious thoughts and learns that while she can't control the world around her, she can get a handle on her big feelings." -- back cover.
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. "Molly's family love camping, but Molly isn't a fan of the creepy crawlies that seem intent on getting nice and close to her. In fact, they make her panic! With the help of her mom, dad, and little sister, Molly practices using the 5-4-3-2-1 method for managing anxious thoughts and learns that while she can't control the world around her, she can get a handle on her big feelings." -- back cover.

Date Published:2025

The game

Charles, Henry, (Elder),


Canadiana. A beautifully illustrated reimagining of the origins of hockey from an Indigenous lens. Killer Whale and Brown Bear are arguing: Brown Bear says he can beat Killer Whale at any challenge, yet Killer Whale disagrees. When Powerful Mena overhears their bickering, he comes up with a solution: a game on the ice, played with sticks, nets, and a star for a puck. But who will win and earn the trophy? With poetic text by gifted Indigenous storyteller Henry Charles (Ten Bears), an elder of the Musqueam First Nation, and breathtaking illustrations by Haida artist, Shoshannah Greene, The Game offers a vibrant introduction to Musqueam language and culture and inspires readers to rediscover a sport we know and love.
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. A beautifully illustrated reimagining of the origins of hockey from an Indigenous lens. Killer Whale and Brown Bear are arguing: Brown Bear says he can beat Killer Whale at any challenge, yet Killer Whale disagrees. When Powerful Mena overhears their bickering, he comes up with a solution: a game on the ice, played with sticks, nets, and a star for a puck. But who will win and earn the trophy? With poetic text by gifted Indigenous storyteller Henry Charles (Ten Bears), an elder of the Musqueam First Nation, and breathtaking illustrations by Haida artist, Shoshannah Greene, The Game offers a vibrant introduction to Musqueam language and culture and inspires readers to rediscover a sport we know and love.

Date Published:2025

Conscious grieving : a transformative approach to healing from loss /

Smith, Claire Bidwell,


Includes index. Entering into grief -- Engaging with grief -- Surrendering to grief -- Transforming through grief. "Conscious Grieving is a book for anyone seeking guidance and support after loss. Renowned grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith combines her deeply personal experience of loss with her long career spent working with thousands of people to introduce a new approach to grief, one that promotes hope and even transformation. What does it mean to grieve consciously? Most of the time, when we lose someone we love, it feels like grief is just happening to us. We feel out of control, and overwhelmed. Claire reminds us that while loss is something that inevitably happens to all of us, how we choose to grieve is up to us. When we can consciously engage with our grief, rather than avoiding it, we can access profound pathways to healing. Presented in a series of thoughtful, brief vignettes that don't overwhelm the reader, Conscious Grieving offers a new framework for each stage of grief: Entering, Engaging, Surrendering, and Transforming. Grief asks a lot from us. But the ability to grieve is a birthright. We grieve throughout our lifetimes. We grieve the deaths of loved ones yes, but also moves, divorce, illness, injustice, time lost, changes in the world and healing from these losses requires that we evaluate everything we ever considered meaningful. Healing means making our lives worth the pain we endure when we lose someone we love. And transforming through grief is an opportunity afforded to all"--
Date Published:2024

Includes index. Entering into grief -- Engaging with grief -- Surrendering to grief -- Transforming through grief. "Conscious Grieving is a book for anyone seeking guidance and support after loss. Renowned grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith combines her deeply personal experience of loss with her long career spent working with thousands of people to introduce a new approach to grief, one that promotes hope and even transformation. What does it mean to grieve consciously? Most of the time, when we lose someone we love, it feels like grief is just happening to us. We feel out of control, and overwhelmed. Claire reminds us that while loss is something that inevitably happens to all of us, how we choose to grieve is up to us. When we can consciously engage with our grief, rather than avoiding it, we can access profound pathways to healing. Presented in a series of thoughtful, brief vignettes that don't overwhelm the reader, Conscious Grieving offers a new framework for each stage of grief: Entering, Engaging, Surrendering, and Transforming. Grief asks a lot from us. But the ability to grieve is a birthright. We grieve throughout our lifetimes. We grieve the deaths of loved ones yes, but also moves, divorce, illness, injustice, time lost, changes in the world and healing from these losses requires that we evaluate everything we ever considered meaningful. Healing means making our lives worth the pain we endure when we lose someone we love. And transforming through grief is an opportunity afforded to all"--

Date Published:2024

Misguided : where misinformation starts, how it spreads, and what to do about it /

Facciani, Matthew,


Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction -- The Scope and Consequences of Misinformation -- How Our Identities Can Make Us Vulnerable to Believing Misinformation -- Political Identities, The Response to COVID-19, and How to Have Productive Conversations -- How Social Networks and Social Media Spread Misinformation -- The Spread of Vaccine Misinformation and How We Can Rebuild Trust in Institutions -- How Education, Media Literacy, and Prebunking Can Help Combat Misinformation -- The Future of Misinformation. "For as long as there has been written text, there has been misinformation. Our contemporary interconnected society allows for misinformation to spread rapidly and cause individual and social problems. In Misguided, Matthew Facciani analyzes how and why false information is dangerous, including how misinformation fuels violence against minority groups, exacerbated the COVID pandemic, and how it contributed to the attempted insurrection in January 2021. While it is common to engage the problem of misinformation through broad social issues like polarized politics or individual psychological factors like confirmation bias, Misguided focuses attention on the interaction of the individual and the social and how they reinforce one another. Addressing just one he argues is insufficient. At the micro level he shows how identities create motivation to maintain consistency between the information we encounter and our values. At the meso level he shows the role that interpersonal networks play in the spread of misinformation. At the macro level, he discusses the various incentives in the news media, social media, and politics that support misinformation. He concludes with recommendations at each of the three levels for how we as individuals and a society can combat misinformation"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction -- The Scope and Consequences of Misinformation -- How Our Identities Can Make Us Vulnerable to Believing Misinformation -- Political Identities, The Response to COVID-19, and How to Have Productive Conversations -- How Social Networks and Social Media Spread Misinformation -- The Spread of Vaccine Misinformation and How We Can Rebuild Trust in Institutions -- How Education, Media Literacy, and Prebunking Can Help Combat Misinformation -- The Future of Misinformation. "For as long as there has been written text, there has been misinformation. Our contemporary interconnected society allows for misinformation to spread rapidly and cause individual and social problems. In Misguided, Matthew Facciani analyzes how and why false information is dangerous, including how misinformation fuels violence against minority groups, exacerbated the COVID pandemic, and how it contributed to the attempted insurrection in January 2021. While it is common to engage the problem of misinformation through broad social issues like polarized politics or individual psychological factors like confirmation bias, Misguided focuses attention on the interaction of the individual and the social and how they reinforce one another. Addressing just one he argues is insufficient. At the micro level he shows how identities create motivation to maintain consistency between the information we encounter and our values. At the meso level he shows the role that interpersonal networks play in the spread of misinformation. At the macro level, he discusses the various incentives in the news media, social media, and politics that support misinformation. He concludes with recommendations at each of the three levels for how we as individuals and a society can combat misinformation"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The global battle over intellectual property : the cat-and-mouse game of protection and enforcement /

Sell, Susan K.,


Includes index. Intellectual Property, Power, Institutions, and Issue Framing -- Cat and Mouse Dynamics : Recursive in Time and Space -- Patents and Access to Medicines : Horizontal Forum-shifting -- Patents and Access to Medicines : Vertical Forum-shifting -- IP as an Investment Asset : Investor-State Dispute Settlement -- Digital Copyright : Internet Treaties, DMCA, and State Transformation -- The Mouse Strikes Back : Copyright in the Digital Age -- The Cat Disappears and then Comes Roaring Back : Private Ordering, TPP, the European Copyright Directive, and ISDS -- Enforcement, Legitimacy, and the Future of IP Governance. "This book examines why intellectual property (IP) governance is so contested, emphasizing its deep distributional inequalities, fragmented international forums, and questions of representation and legitimacy. Susan K. Sell argues that power struggles, institutional strategies, and discourse drive the regime's complexity, often working at cross purposes. Using a cat-and-mouse metaphor, she illustrates how stakeholders navigate and manipulate these dynamics to shape global IP policies. Drawing from political economy, law, and sociology, she offers new insights into governance challenges and the forces behind policy shifts. Her analytical framework extends beyond IP, providing a model for understanding other contested issues, including climate change and financial regulation. Keywords intellectual property, governance, distributional inequalities, international forums, representation, legitimacy, power struggles, institutional strategies, policy shifts"--
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Intellectual Property, Power, Institutions, and Issue Framing -- Cat and Mouse Dynamics : Recursive in Time and Space -- Patents and Access to Medicines : Horizontal Forum-shifting -- Patents and Access to Medicines : Vertical Forum-shifting -- IP as an Investment Asset : Investor-State Dispute Settlement -- Digital Copyright : Internet Treaties, DMCA, and State Transformation -- The Mouse Strikes Back : Copyright in the Digital Age -- The Cat Disappears and then Comes Roaring Back : Private Ordering, TPP, the European Copyright Directive, and ISDS -- Enforcement, Legitimacy, and the Future of IP Governance. "This book examines why intellectual property (IP) governance is so contested, emphasizing its deep distributional inequalities, fragmented international forums, and questions of representation and legitimacy. Susan K. Sell argues that power struggles, institutional strategies, and discourse drive the regime's complexity, often working at cross purposes. Using a cat-and-mouse metaphor, she illustrates how stakeholders navigate and manipulate these dynamics to shape global IP policies. Drawing from political economy, law, and sociology, she offers new insights into governance challenges and the forces behind policy shifts. Her analytical framework extends beyond IP, providing a model for understanding other contested issues, including climate change and financial regulation. Keywords intellectual property, governance, distributional inequalities, international forums, representation, legitimacy, power struggles, institutional strategies, policy shifts"--

Date Published:2025

The trust revolution in schools : how to create a high performance and collaborative culture /

Davies, Jeanie,


Includes bibliographical references and index. Fear vs trust cultures--the need for a revolution -- So, what's the reason that trust and fear are so important? -- Indicators of fear vs trust-based cultures -- The model, everyone loves a plan! -- The preconditions -- The catalysts -- Is your paradigm shifting? Here's the roadmap -- You are the revolution. What type of leader do you need to be?. "Teachers are some of the kindest, most altruistic and smartest people on the planet yet despite the best of intentions, fearful atmospheres can arise organically within schools leaving people feeling disempowered, anxious, isolated and frustrated. Why is this? What are the impacts? And, crucially, how do we resolve it? Ofsted, accountability, funding, workload and societal difficulties have led to a response in many schools that is fear-based, generating staff cultures that affect teacher wellbeing and are leading to large numbers leaving the profession. This impacts not only staff morale and wellbeing but also has a highly detrimental effect on teacher performance and the outcomes for pupils and students. This book examines what underpins these patterns and sets out a practical model for embedding a trust-based culture in all schools. Drawing together four key psychological concepts, the book explores what a trust-based culture looks like and the conditions that are needed for this to develop. It looks at the paradoxes that lie in how staff create harmonious and collaborative cultures and the practical steps that are needed to create a culture where staff that crave and give open, robust feedback, are pro-active, learn from failure and have the ability to thrive through challenging questions. Providing a comprehensive blueprint for schools to follow, this is essential reading for school leaders and thinkers who want to create a rich, healthy environment where collaboration, creativity and excellence in teaching and learning can flourish"-- back cover.
Date Published:2021

Includes bibliographical references and index. Fear vs trust cultures--the need for a revolution -- So, what's the reason that trust and fear are so important? -- Indicators of fear vs trust-based cultures -- The model, everyone loves a plan! -- The preconditions -- The catalysts -- Is your paradigm shifting? Here's the roadmap -- You are the revolution. What type of leader do you need to be?. "Teachers are some of the kindest, most altruistic and smartest people on the planet yet despite the best of intentions, fearful atmospheres can arise organically within schools leaving people feeling disempowered, anxious, isolated and frustrated. Why is this? What are the impacts? And, crucially, how do we resolve it? Ofsted, accountability, funding, workload and societal difficulties have led to a response in many schools that is fear-based, generating staff cultures that affect teacher wellbeing and are leading to large numbers leaving the profession. This impacts not only staff morale and wellbeing but also has a highly detrimental effect on teacher performance and the outcomes for pupils and students. This book examines what underpins these patterns and sets out a practical model for embedding a trust-based culture in all schools. Drawing together four key psychological concepts, the book explores what a trust-based culture looks like and the conditions that are needed for this to develop. It looks at the paradoxes that lie in how staff create harmonious and collaborative cultures and the practical steps that are needed to create a culture where staff that crave and give open, robust feedback, are pro-active, learn from failure and have the ability to thrive through challenging questions. Providing a comprehensive blueprint for schools to follow, this is essential reading for school leaders and thinkers who want to create a rich, healthy environment where collaboration, creativity and excellence in teaching and learning can flourish"-- back cover.

Date Published:2021

School-wide positive behaviour support : the Australian handbook /


Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. School-wide Positive Behaviour Support within the Australian context / Phillip Whitefield, Shiralee Poed, and Katrina Barker -- 2. Perspectives on behaviour support in Australian schools / Erin Leif, Lisa McKay-Brown, and Phillip Whitefield -- 3. Tier 1 in the classroom: Interventions to support all learners / Lorna Hepburn and Sharonne Telfer -- 4. Tier 2: Targeted approaches, interventions, and supports / Shiralee Poed and Kate de Bruin -- 5. Tier 3: Intensive approaches, interventions, and supports / Lisa McKay-Brown and Tom Tutton -- 6. Impact of School-wide Positive Behaviour Support on learners’ wellbeing and engagement / Anne Power, Katrina Barker, Mary Mooney, and Jill Schofield -- 7. Cultural responsiveness and diversity Anthea Naylor, Matthew Harrison, and Sarah Spence 8. Ensuring inclusive outcomes for young people with disability within School-wide Positive Behaviour Support Julie M. McMillan and Jane M. Jarvis 9. Bullying prevention and prosocial skill development in school settings Roberto H. Parada 10. Where to from here: The readiness, sustainability, and scale of School-wide Positive Behaviour Support implementation Shiralee Poed, Russell Fox, and Jennifer Payne. "Drawing upon twenty years of experience putting the Positive Behaviour Support framework into practice, this is the first definitive handbook to document the ways in which Australian schools have embraced and applied school-wide Positive Behaviour Support, and to provide guidance on implementation. Written by key Australian researchers and implementers with extensive expertise, School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support: The Australian Handbook is an important contribution to the work of school leaders and teachers. This book illustrates the significant contribution of PBS to improving schools and the potential for its systems approach to be expanded across education systems. The book's structure corresponds to the theme of a continuum of supports, addressing the key conceptual foundations of PBS, and its representation within school-wide implementation. Each chapter comprises a mix of research, practical case studies and examples, and features learning intentions, keywords, further reading, as well as advice on applying your ideas and links to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Positive Behaviour Support has gained significant attention in Australia over the past two decades and its principles now underpin many successful systems and practices in schools, community and disability services. This book will be a foundational resource for implementers and coaches of PBS, educational leaders and policy advisors, pre- and in-service teachers, as well as researchers"-- back cover.
Date Published:2022

Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. School-wide Positive Behaviour Support within the Australian context / Phillip Whitefield, Shiralee Poed, and Katrina Barker -- 2. Perspectives on behaviour support in Australian schools / Erin Leif, Lisa McKay-Brown, and Phillip Whitefield -- 3. Tier 1 in the classroom: Interventions to support all learners / Lorna Hepburn and Sharonne Telfer -- 4. Tier 2: Targeted approaches, interventions, and supports / Shiralee Poed and Kate de Bruin -- 5. Tier 3: Intensive approaches, interventions, and supports / Lisa McKay-Brown and Tom Tutton -- 6. Impact of School-wide Positive Behaviour Support on learners’ wellbeing and engagement / Anne Power, Katrina Barker, Mary Mooney, and Jill Schofield -- 7. Cultural responsiveness and diversity Anthea Naylor, Matthew Harrison, and Sarah Spence 8. Ensuring inclusive outcomes for young people with disability within School-wide Positive Behaviour Support Julie M. McMillan and Jane M. Jarvis 9. Bullying prevention and prosocial skill development in school settings Roberto H. Parada 10. Where to from here: The readiness, sustainability, and scale of School-wide Positive Behaviour Support implementation Shiralee Poed, Russell Fox, and Jennifer Payne. "Drawing upon twenty years of experience putting the Positive Behaviour Support framework into practice, this is the first definitive handbook to document the ways in which Australian schools have embraced and applied school-wide Positive Behaviour Support, and to provide guidance on implementation. Written by key Australian researchers and implementers with extensive expertise, School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support: The Australian Handbook is an important contribution to the work of school leaders and teachers. This book illustrates the significant contribution of PBS to improving schools and the potential for its systems approach to be expanded across education systems. The book's structure corresponds to the theme of a continuum of supports, addressing the key conceptual foundations of PBS, and its representation within school-wide implementation. Each chapter comprises a mix of research, practical case studies and examples, and features learning intentions, keywords, further reading, as well as advice on applying your ideas and links to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Positive Behaviour Support has gained significant attention in Australia over the past two decades and its principles now underpin many successful systems and practices in schools, community and disability services. This book will be a foundational resource for implementers and coaches of PBS, educational leaders and policy advisors, pre- and in-service teachers, as well as researchers"-- back cover.

Date Published:2022

Buddhist stories for kids : Jataka tales of kindness, friendship, and forgiveness /

Burges, Laura,


Introduction -- The Monkeys in the Bodhi Tree -- The Queen of the Dogs and the Neem Trees -- The Forest Owlet Saves the Mahogany Trees -- The Secret of the Palash Tree -- The Parrot and the Fig Tree -- The Lion King and the Coconut Tree -- The Chinkara and the Strange Tree -- The Mischievous Monkey in the Banyan Tree -- The Wise Woman of the Forest -- The Monkey King and the Mango Tree -- Acknowledgments -- The Animals that Appear in the Stories -- About the Author. "The Buddha was a wonderful teacher who was born long ago. He helped people learn how to find peace within themselves and kinder to one another. The Buddha told stories about the lifetimes when he was born as animals before he became a human being. These are called Jataka Tales or "birth stories." Whether he was born as a buffalo, as a monkey, as a lion or as a wild dog, he demonstrated how to selflessly help others and take to heart the importance of karma. These classic fables communicate the core teachings of the Buddha in a relatable way for children. In each of the stories Laura has chosen, trees play an important role. Laura invites parents and children to rest in the shade of these stories and delight in their teachings!"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Introduction -- The Monkeys in the Bodhi Tree -- The Queen of the Dogs and the Neem Trees -- The Forest Owlet Saves the Mahogany Trees -- The Secret of the Palash Tree -- The Parrot and the Fig Tree -- The Lion King and the Coconut Tree -- The Chinkara and the Strange Tree -- The Mischievous Monkey in the Banyan Tree -- The Wise Woman of the Forest -- The Monkey King and the Mango Tree -- Acknowledgments -- The Animals that Appear in the Stories -- About the Author. "The Buddha was a wonderful teacher who was born long ago. He helped people learn how to find peace within themselves and kinder to one another. The Buddha told stories about the lifetimes when he was born as animals before he became a human being. These are called Jataka Tales or "birth stories." Whether he was born as a buffalo, as a monkey, as a lion or as a wild dog, he demonstrated how to selflessly help others and take to heart the importance of karma. These classic fables communicate the core teachings of the Buddha in a relatable way for children. In each of the stories Laura has chosen, trees play an important role. Laura invites parents and children to rest in the shade of these stories and delight in their teachings!"-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Challenges for teen girls : anxiety, self-image, and bullying /

Rockler, Naomi,


Includes bibliographical references and index. You are enough -- Anxiety -- Social media and self-image -- Body image issues -- Cyberbullying -- Getting help and giving help. "Many teenage girls are overwhelmed with the feeling that there is something wrong with them and that they do not live up to expectations"--
Date Published:2025

Feeling your feelings : the head-to-toe science of emotions /

Kyi, Tanya Lloyd, 1973-,


Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references and index. "Have you ever wanted to know why you giggle and whether your gut really has feelings? This is the book for you! Feeling Your Feelings is an empowering, interdisciplinary look at how, why, and where humans feel emotions, structured as a fun toe-to-head tour through the human body. In prolific, award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi's signature funny, frank tone, the book explores: - scientific theories about where in the body our emotions "happen" (hint: it's not just the brain!) - why we have bodily reactions to some feelings, like why anger makes us want to stomp our feet and why fear leads to goosebumps - how our brains try to guide us as we process our feelings - traditional cultural beliefs about how to soothe emotions that still work today - cutting-edge scientific research about how to handle big feelings More fun than an ordinary look at feelings, this from-the-feet-up mix of science, history and cultural studies will empower kids to understand their emotions and practice self-regulation. The practical, friendly tone paired with funny cartoon illustrations by Phil Nicholls makes this a book kids will want to pick up on their own."-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references and index. "Have you ever wanted to know why you giggle and whether your gut really has feelings? This is the book for you! Feeling Your Feelings is an empowering, interdisciplinary look at how, why, and where humans feel emotions, structured as a fun toe-to-head tour through the human body. In prolific, award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi's signature funny, frank tone, the book explores: - scientific theories about where in the body our emotions "happen" (hint: it's not just the brain!) - why we have bodily reactions to some feelings, like why anger makes us want to stomp our feet and why fear leads to goosebumps - how our brains try to guide us as we process our feelings - traditional cultural beliefs about how to soothe emotions that still work today - cutting-edge scientific research about how to handle big feelings More fun than an ordinary look at feelings, this from-the-feet-up mix of science, history and cultural studies will empower kids to understand their emotions and practice self-regulation. The practical, friendly tone paired with funny cartoon illustrations by Phil Nicholls makes this a book kids will want to pick up on their own."-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The literature book


Includes bibliographical references and index. Heroes and legends, 3000BCE-1300CE -- Renaissance to enlightenment, 1300-1800 -- Romanticism and the rise of the novel, 1800-1855 Depicting real life, 1855-1900 -- Breaking with tradition, 1900-1945 -- Postwar writing, 1945-1970 -- Contemporary literature, 1970-present. Examines "the greatest works of world literature, from the Iliad to Don Quixote to The Great Gatsby. Around 100 ... articles explore landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time, whether Ancient Greece, post-classical Europe, or modern-day Korea"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2016

Includes bibliographical references and index. Heroes and legends, 3000BCE-1300CE -- Renaissance to enlightenment, 1300-1800 -- Romanticism and the rise of the novel, 1800-1855 Depicting real life, 1855-1900 -- Breaking with tradition, 1900-1945 -- Postwar writing, 1945-1970 -- Contemporary literature, 1970-present. Examines "the greatest works of world literature, from the Iliad to Don Quixote to The Great Gatsby. Around 100 ... articles explore landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time, whether Ancient Greece, post-classical Europe, or modern-day Korea"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2016

National school library standards for learners, school librarians, and school libraries

American Association of School Librarians,


Includes bibliographical references and index. Part I. Introduction and overview -- Meet your new standards -- Introduction to the learner standards -- Introduction to the school librarian standards -- Introduction to the school library standards -- Part II. Standards integrated frameworks -- Inquire -- Include -- Collaborate -- Curate -- Explore -- Engage -- Part III. Assessment and evaluation -- Meeting the AASL standards: measuring success -- Measuring learner growth -- Measuring school librarian growth -- Evaluating school libraries -- Part IV. Scenarios for professional learning -- Getting started with the standards : scenarios for professional learning -- Appendix A. Implementation plan overview -- Appendix B. History of school library standards and guidelines -- Appendix C. Annotated list of AASL position statements -- Appendix D. Library bill of rights -- Appendix E. Interpretations of the Library bill of rights -- Appendix F. LLAMA's 14 foundational competencies -- Appendix G. Code of ethics of the American Library Association -- Appendix H. Evidence of accomplishment -- Appendix I. Useful verbs. School librarian's needs have changed-- and the standards that govern the profession must change with them. This book is not intended to be a curriculum, but rather to guide your interactions with learners and educators, and help you develop an effective professional practice.
Date Published:2018

Includes bibliographical references and index. Part I. Introduction and overview -- Meet your new standards -- Introduction to the learner standards -- Introduction to the school librarian standards -- Introduction to the school library standards -- Part II. Standards integrated frameworks -- Inquire -- Include -- Collaborate -- Curate -- Explore -- Engage -- Part III. Assessment and evaluation -- Meeting the AASL standards: measuring success -- Measuring learner growth -- Measuring school librarian growth -- Evaluating school libraries -- Part IV. Scenarios for professional learning -- Getting started with the standards : scenarios for professional learning -- Appendix A. Implementation plan overview -- Appendix B. History of school library standards and guidelines -- Appendix C. Annotated list of AASL position statements -- Appendix D. Library bill of rights -- Appendix E. Interpretations of the Library bill of rights -- Appendix F. LLAMA's 14 foundational competencies -- Appendix G. Code of ethics of the American Library Association -- Appendix H. Evidence of accomplishment -- Appendix I. Useful verbs. School librarian's needs have changed-- and the standards that govern the profession must change with them. This book is not intended to be a curriculum, but rather to guide your interactions with learners and educators, and help you develop an effective professional practice.

Date Published:2018

Always remember [graphic novel] : the boy, the mole, the fox, the horse and the storm /

Mackesy, Charlie,


"A Penguin Life book" -- Colophon. Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer. When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm? -- Provided by publisher. The brand-new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer. When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm? The hugely anticipated new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse -- the internationally bestselling book, with over ten million readers around the world. This beautiful paper-over-board hardcover includes a dark blue satin ribbon, textured blue quarter bind, illustrated endpapers, and cream sketchbook-quality paper. -- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"A Penguin Life book" -- Colophon. Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer. When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm? -- Provided by publisher. The brand-new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer. When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm? The hugely anticipated new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse -- the internationally bestselling book, with over ten million readers around the world. This beautiful paper-over-board hardcover includes a dark blue satin ribbon, textured blue quarter bind, illustrated endpapers, and cream sketchbook-quality paper. -- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

This is how we got here

Barker, Keith (Keith Norman Victor),


A play. Canadiana. "It's been a year since Paul and Lucille's son Craig committed suicide, and their once-solid family bonds are starting to break down. While the now-separated couple tries to honour their son, Lucille's sister Liset and her husband Jim refuse to discuss their nephew. The ties that keep the four together as sisters, best friends, and spouses are strained by grief and guilt ... until a visit from a fox changes everything. Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, This is How We Got Here follows a close-knit family as they deal with an unexpected loss. A mother, father, aunt, and uncle must learn how to move forward after the trauma and re-learn how to interact with one another with forgiveness, humour, and love."-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

A play. Canadiana. "It's been a year since Paul and Lucille's son Craig committed suicide, and their once-solid family bonds are starting to break down. While the now-separated couple tries to honour their son, Lucille's sister Liset and her husband Jim refuse to discuss their nephew. The ties that keep the four together as sisters, best friends, and spouses are strained by grief and guilt ... until a visit from a fox changes everything. Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, This is How We Got Here follows a close-knit family as they deal with an unexpected loss. A mother, father, aunt, and uncle must learn how to move forward after the trauma and re-learn how to interact with one another with forgiveness, humour, and love."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

The trouble with giraffes

Mantchev, Lisa,


"A Paula Wiseman Book." "A girl and her pet giraffe go to Pet Club, where all are welcome"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Jupiter

Arnold, Quinn M.


Traduction de : Jupiter. Other title: Jupiter. Français. Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. "Une petite introduction à la planète Jupiter pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, ses lunes et ses caractéristiques telles que ses anneaux, sa Grande Tache rouge et son nom."-- Fourni par l'éditeur.
Date Published:2018

La Terre

Arnold, Quinn M.


Traduction de : Earth. Other title: Earth. Français. Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. Une petite introduction à la plante Terre pour les enfants d'ge préscolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, sa lune et ses caractéristiques telles que les nuages, les océans et les différentes formes de vie.
Date Published:2018

Mars

Arnold, Quinn M.


Traduction de : Mars. Other title: Mars. Français. Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. Une petite introduction à la plante Mars pour les enfants d'ge préscolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, ses lunes et ses caractéristiques telles que ses roches, ses tempêtes de poussière et son nom.
Date Published:2018

Mercure

Dittmer, Lori.


Traduction de : Mercury. Other title: Mercury. Français. Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. Une petite introduction à la plante Mercure pour les enfants d'ge préscolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, ses lunes et ses caractéristiques telles que ses températures extrêmes, ses cratères et son nom.
Date Published:2018

Neptune

Riggs, Kate.


Traduction de : Neptune. Other title: Neptune. Français. Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. Une petite introduction à la planète Neptune pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, ses lunes et ses caractéristiques telles que ses anneaux de poussière, ses vents et son nom.
Date Published:2018

Saturne

Riggs, Kate.


Traduction de : Saturn. Other titles: Saturn. Français. Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. Une petite introduction Ã la planÃ¨te Saturne pour les enfants d'Ã¢ge prÃ©scolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, ses lunes et ses caractÃ©ristiques telles que ses gaz, ses anneaux et son nom.
Date Published:2018

Vénus

Dittmer, Lori.


Traduction de : Venus. Other title : Venus. Français Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. "Une petite introduction à la planète Vénus pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, ses lunes et ses caractéristiques telles que ses volcans, sa chaleur et son nom."-- Fourni par l'éditeur.
Date Published:2018

Uranus

Dittmer, Lori.


Traduction de : Uranus. Comprend des références bibliographiques et un index. Other title : Uranus. Français. "Une petite introduction à la planète Uranus pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire. Le livre montre son orbite, ses lunes et ses caractéristiques telles que son système d'anneaux, ses gaz et son nom."-- Fourni par l'éditeur.
Date Published:2018

Celebrating potlatches

Beynon, Samantha,


Canadiana. "Inspired by Ts'msyen Chief William Beynon's historic notebooks on Potlatches in the Gitxsan village of Gitsegukla, Celebrating Potlatches pairs intergenerational storytelling with beautiful illustrations to honour Indigenous traditions. From the award-winning author of Oolichan Moon and the accomplished illustrator of Be a Good Ancestor, this book recounts the 1885 Potlatch ban and the resilience of the communities who fought to keep their traditions alive." -- back cover.
Date Published:2025

Canadiana. "Inspired by Ts'msyen Chief William Beynon's historic notebooks on Potlatches in the Gitxsan village of Gitsegukla, Celebrating Potlatches pairs intergenerational storytelling with beautiful illustrations to honour Indigenous traditions. From the award-winning author of Oolichan Moon and the accomplished illustrator of Be a Good Ancestor, this book recounts the 1885 Potlatch ban and the resilience of the communities who fought to keep their traditions alive." -- back cover.

Date Published:2025

How to say thank you

Reagan, Jean, 1965-,


A celebration of appreciation for family members and the special moments shared with them, from attending parades to sharing snacks.
Date Published:2025

A tween girl's guide to puberty : love and celebrate your changing body : the complete body and mind handbook for young girls /

Swift, Abby,


Includes bibliographical references. Introduction -- Embracing your changing body -- Your first period: a rite of passage -- Finding the perfect bra: a beginner's guide -- Personal hygiene: taking care of your growing body -- Cultivating friendships -- Embracing your emotions: navigating mood swings -- Self-esteem and body image: loving yourself inside and out -- Preparing for your future: healthy relationships and romantic feelings -- Conclusion -- References. "A Tween Girl's Guide to Puberty is the ultimate resource for parents, family members, and tween girls as they navigate the exciting journey of self-discovery and growth. If you appreciate clear, practical, and empowering advice, you'll love this book. Help your tween embrace the changes in their body and mind and celebrate the wonderfully unique and powerful young woman they're becoming!" --Amazon.
Date Published:2023

Includes bibliographical references. Introduction -- Embracing your changing body -- Your first period: a rite of passage -- Finding the perfect bra: a beginner's guide -- Personal hygiene: taking care of your growing body -- Cultivating friendships -- Embracing your emotions: navigating mood swings -- Self-esteem and body image: loving yourself inside and out -- Preparing for your future: healthy relationships and romantic feelings -- Conclusion -- References. "A Tween Girl's Guide to Puberty is the ultimate resource for parents, family members, and tween girls as they navigate the exciting journey of self-discovery and growth. If you appreciate clear, practical, and empowering advice, you'll love this book. Help your tween embrace the changes in their body and mind and celebrate the wonderfully unique and powerful young woman they're becoming!" --Amazon.

Date Published:2023

My S's are messes : when your voice won't obey what you're trying to say /

McMillan, Sherry,


Canadiana. "It's not fair! The sounds are misbehaving and the children have to work extra hard to get them to do what they're supposed to do. L's run away and turn into W's; the Shhhh sound pops up all over and won't stay where it should; some sounds get stuck in odd places, and others play hide and seek. Based on the lived experience of the author, who has speech sound disorders, this heartfelt story emphasizes patience and understanding. Full of tongue twisters, empathy, and fun, this uplifting book takes a fresh approach to living with speech differences. The message is clear -- you are not alone, we see how hard you're working, and there's no mistaking how we feel when we speak heart to heart." -- back cover.
Date Published:2023

Canadiana. "It's not fair! The sounds are misbehaving and the children have to work extra hard to get them to do what they're supposed to do. L's run away and turn into W's; the Shhhh sound pops up all over and won't stay where it should; some sounds get stuck in odd places, and others play hide and seek. Based on the lived experience of the author, who has speech sound disorders, this heartfelt story emphasizes patience and understanding. Full of tongue twisters, empathy, and fun, this uplifting book takes a fresh approach to living with speech differences. The message is clear -- you are not alone, we see how hard you're working, and there's no mistaking how we feel when we speak heart to heart." -- back cover.

Date Published:2023

123 count with me on Grandad's farm

Johnson, Valerie D.


Other title: One-two-three count with me on Grandad's farm. Grandad's farm sparks interest in counting and farm life, inspiring engaging conversations -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Skye la conteuse : enseignments de mon grand-pére ojibway /

King, Lindsay Christina,


Traduction de : Storyteller Skye: Teachings from My Ojibway Grandfather. T'es-tu déjà demandé pourquoi Lapin a d'aussi longues oreilles? Ou pourquoi Raton laveur port un masque? Dans ce receuil de nouvelles drôles et uniques, la jeune Skye nous guide dans de nombreux enseignments autochtones, que son Grand-pére ojibway lui a transmis. Grâce à son talent naturel de conteuse, Skye encourage les autres enfants à adopter cet art et à raconter des histoires à leur tour.
Date Published:2023

Traduction de : Storyteller Skye: Teachings from My Ojibway Grandfather. T'es-tu déjà demandé pourquoi Lapin a d'aussi longues oreilles? Ou pourquoi Raton laveur port un masque? Dans ce receuil de nouvelles drôles et uniques, la jeune Skye nous guide dans de nombreux enseignments autochtones, que son Grand-pére ojibway lui a transmis. Grâce à son talent naturel de conteuse, Skye encourage les autres enfants à adopter cet art et à raconter des histoires à leur tour.

Date Published:2023

Fortune cookies for everyone! : the surprising story of the tasty treat we love to eat /

Wenjen, Mia,


"A history of the favorite after dinner treat told in a narrative non fiction picture book"--
Date Published:2025

I am not a label : 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present /

Burnell, Cerrie,


Title from cover. Includes index. Ludwig van Beethoven -- Gustav Kirchoff -- Henri Matisse -- Eliza Suggs -- Helen Keller -- Frida Kahlo -- John Nash -- Stephen Hawking -- Temple Grandin -- Stevie Wonder -- Nabil Shaban -- Terry Fox -- Peter Dinklage --Catalina Devandas --Wanda Diaz Merced -- Victor Pineda -- Arunima Sinha -- Mental health. Abraham Lincoln ; Matt Haig ; Demi Lovato -- Redouan Ait Chitt -- Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah -- Farida Bedwei -- Paralympic stars. Jonas Jacobsson ; Trischa Zorn ; Ade Adepitan -- Stella Young -- Lady Gaga -- Naoki Higashida -- Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada -- Aaron Philip -- Hidden disabilities. Michelle Akers ; Lil Wayne ; Dynamo [Steven Frayne]. In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 30 artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
Date Published:2020

Title from cover. Includes index. Ludwig van Beethoven -- Gustav Kirchoff -- Henri Matisse -- Eliza Suggs -- Helen Keller -- Frida Kahlo -- John Nash -- Stephen Hawking -- Temple Grandin -- Stevie Wonder -- Nabil Shaban -- Terry Fox -- Peter Dinklage --Catalina Devandas --Wanda Diaz Merced -- Victor Pineda -- Arunima Sinha -- Mental health. Abraham Lincoln ; Matt Haig ; Demi Lovato -- Redouan Ait Chitt -- Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah -- Farida Bedwei -- Paralympic stars. Jonas Jacobsson ; Trischa Zorn ; Ade Adepitan -- Stella Young -- Lady Gaga -- Naoki Higashida -- Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada -- Aaron Philip -- Hidden disabilities. Michelle Akers ; Lil Wayne ; Dynamo [Steven Frayne]. In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 30 artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.

Date Published:2020

Le goût de l'espoir

Kacer, Kathy, 1954-


Traduction de: Two pieces of chocolate. Autres titres: Two pieces of chocolate. Français. Canadiana. "Deux secrets. Un geste de bonté. Et la puissance de l'espoir. En 1945, la petite Francine et sa mère sont envoyées dans le camp nazi de Bergen-Belsen. La vie y est triste et sans espoir pour les prisonniers. Soucieuse de préserver le moral de sa fille, la mère de Francine lui confie un secret: elle a deux morceaux de chocolate cachés dans son sac. Un trésor pour Francine, qui n'a pas vu de friandises depuis des années. Sa mère l'empêche pourtant d'y toucher. "Un jour, quand je verrai que tu en as vraiment besoin, je te les donnerai", lui promet-elle. Francine apprend un deuxième secret lorsqu'elle rencontre Hélène, une autre prisonnière du camp: Hélène attend un enfant. Il y a si peu de nourriture, ici, et encore moins d'espoir ... Hélène et son bébé courent un grave danger. Francine songe aux deux morceaux de chocolat. Elle peut peut-être faire quelque chose pour aider la mère et l'enfant. Ce geste de bonté marquera leur vie durant des décennies."-- Quatrième de couverture.
Date Published:2024

Traduction de: Two pieces of chocolate. Autres titres: Two pieces of chocolate. Français. Canadiana. "Deux secrets. Un geste de bonté. Et la puissance de l'espoir. En 1945, la petite Francine et sa mère sont envoyées dans le camp nazi de Bergen-Belsen. La vie y est triste et sans espoir pour les prisonniers. Soucieuse de préserver le moral de sa fille, la mère de Francine lui confie un secret: elle a deux morceaux de chocolate cachés dans son sac. Un trésor pour Francine, qui n'a pas vu de friandises depuis des années. Sa mère l'empêche pourtant d'y toucher. "Un jour, quand je verrai que tu en as vraiment besoin, je te les donnerai", lui promet-elle. Francine apprend un deuxième secret lorsqu'elle rencontre Hélène, une autre prisonnière du camp: Hélène attend un enfant. Il y a si peu de nourriture, ici, et encore moins d'espoir ... Hélène et son bébé courent un grave danger. Francine songe aux deux morceaux de chocolat. Elle peut peut-être faire quelque chose pour aider la mère et l'enfant. Ce geste de bonté marquera leur vie durant des décennies."-- Quatrième de couverture.

Date Published:2024

Japanese cooking with kids : 50 kid-tested recipes to make together! /

Samuels, Debra,


Includes index. "Kid-friendly Japanese meals you can make together and get everyone to enjoy eating healthier! Japanese Cooking with Kids is the perfect way for you and your kids to learn about Japanese cooking while having fun in the kitchen -- and to get them excited about eating healthy meals. Some of these dishes may even become their new favorites! These 50 kid-tested recipes for ages 8 to 14 get 'two thumbs up' and empty plates every time. Each chapter in this book contains a fun, hands-on activity like counting to ten in Japanese while washing your hands, growing your own green onions or making your own chopstick rests! In addition to preparing delicious Japanese recipes, kids will learn the basic principles of Japanese cuisine -- eating foods that are in season, and only eating until you feel 80% full -- to help you live a healthier life. Japanese Cooking with Kids will give you and your family a whole new perspective on food and eating -- the Japanese way!"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Includes index. "Kid-friendly Japanese meals you can make together and get everyone to enjoy eating healthier! Japanese Cooking with Kids is the perfect way for you and your kids to learn about Japanese cooking while having fun in the kitchen -- and to get them excited about eating healthy meals. Some of these dishes may even become their new favorites! These 50 kid-tested recipes for ages 8 to 14 get 'two thumbs up' and empty plates every time. Each chapter in this book contains a fun, hands-on activity like counting to ten in Japanese while washing your hands, growing your own green onions or making your own chopstick rests! In addition to preparing delicious Japanese recipes, kids will learn the basic principles of Japanese cuisine -- eating foods that are in season, and only eating until you feel 80% full -- to help you live a healthier life. Japanese Cooking with Kids will give you and your family a whole new perspective on food and eating -- the Japanese way!"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

How do vaccines work

Liu, Katrina,


"Getting a shot can stir up a lot of fear in little ones. This...illustrated STEM book turns something scary into an engaging and informative story so kids can learn the science behind immunizations"-- back cover.
Date Published:2022

A grammar of Nakoda (Assiniboine)

Cumberland, Linda A. (Linda Ann),


Includes bibliographical references. "A Grammar of Nakoda (Assiniboine) is the first complete grammar of the Native American language Assiniboine, also known by the endonym Nakoda, a member of the Siouan language family. It addresses all major grammatical categories, including phonology, nouns, verbs, adverbs, enclitics, determiners, syntax, and kinship terminology. It also includes groundbreaking analysis of motion verbs of coming and going, demonstrating that such verbs compose a closed system that is consistent in varying degrees across all Siouan languages. Over the past century and a half, the classification of the Assiniboine language has suffered due to a complicated history regarding the Dakotan branch of the Siouan language family. Once spoken over a vast contiguous area of the northern plains, Assiniboine/Nakoda is used today among the Assiniboine people in and around Fort Belknap and Fort Peck in Montana and in five reserves in Saskatchewan. A Grammar of Nakoda (Assiniboine) establishes the singular basis of the language while also relating its unique features to other Great Plains American Indian languages."-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Includes bibliographical references. "A Grammar of Nakoda (Assiniboine) is the first complete grammar of the Native American language Assiniboine, also known by the endonym Nakoda, a member of the Siouan language family. It addresses all major grammatical categories, including phonology, nouns, verbs, adverbs, enclitics, determiners, syntax, and kinship terminology. It also includes groundbreaking analysis of motion verbs of coming and going, demonstrating that such verbs compose a closed system that is consistent in varying degrees across all Siouan languages. Over the past century and a half, the classification of the Assiniboine language has suffered due to a complicated history regarding the Dakotan branch of the Siouan language family. Once spoken over a vast contiguous area of the northern plains, Assiniboine/Nakoda is used today among the Assiniboine people in and around Fort Belknap and Fort Peck in Montana and in five reserves in Saskatchewan. A Grammar of Nakoda (Assiniboine) establishes the singular basis of the language while also relating its unique features to other Great Plains American Indian languages."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

JUMP Math book K.2 : [assessment & practice] /


Part 2. Canadiana. "Our student Assessment & Practice (AP) Books are the perfect tool for gauging student progress throughout the year and enhancing their learning experience through continuous practice. These simply laid out, easy-to-understand books offer a wealth of practice exercises, ensuring all your students master the material effectively while also being challenged. They provide a complete compliment to the classroom lessons in the JUMP Math Teacher Resource and Digital Lesson Slides for this grade, and are aligned to provincial curricula (AB, BC, MB, and ON). The two books per grade (Part 1 and Part 2) together provide full coverage of the curriculum for the school year. The books are simply designed in black and white with minimal text, in line with the science of learning, which tells us that bright colours and characters can distract from the math and cause cognitive overload for students." -- publisher website.
Date Published:2017

Part 2. Canadiana. "Our student Assessment & Practice (AP) Books are the perfect tool for gauging student progress throughout the year and enhancing their learning experience through continuous practice. These simply laid out, easy-to-understand books offer a wealth of practice exercises, ensuring all your students master the material effectively while also being challenged. They provide a complete compliment to the classroom lessons in the JUMP Math Teacher Resource and Digital Lesson Slides for this grade, and are aligned to provincial curricula (AB, BC, MB, and ON). The two books per grade (Part 1 and Part 2) together provide full coverage of the curriculum for the school year. The books are simply designed in black and white with minimal text, in line with the science of learning, which tells us that bright colours and characters can distract from the math and cause cognitive overload for students." -- publisher website.

Date Published:2017

JUMP Math book K.1 : [assessment & practice] /


Part 1. Canadiana. "Our student Assessment & Practice (AP) Books are the perfect tool for gauging student progress throughout the year and enhancing their learning experience through continuous practice. These simply laid out, easy-to-understand books offer a wealth of practice exercises, ensuring all your students master the material effectively while also being challenged. They provide a complete compliment to the classroom lessons in the JUMP Math Teacher Resource and Digital Lesson Slides for this grade, and are aligned to provincial curricula (AB, BC, MB, and ON). The two books per grade (Part 1 and Part 2) together provide full coverage of the curriculum for the school year. The books are simply designed in black and white with minimal text, in line with the science of learning, which tells us that bright colours and characters can distract from the math and cause cognitive overload for students." -- publisher website.
Date Published:2017

Part 1. Canadiana. "Our student Assessment & Practice (AP) Books are the perfect tool for gauging student progress throughout the year and enhancing their learning experience through continuous practice. These simply laid out, easy-to-understand books offer a wealth of practice exercises, ensuring all your students master the material effectively while also being challenged. They provide a complete compliment to the classroom lessons in the JUMP Math Teacher Resource and Digital Lesson Slides for this grade, and are aligned to provincial curricula (AB, BC, MB, and ON). The two books per grade (Part 1 and Part 2) together provide full coverage of the curriculum for the school year. The books are simply designed in black and white with minimal text, in line with the science of learning, which tells us that bright colours and characters can distract from the math and cause cognitive overload for students." -- publisher website.

Date Published:2017

Visual perceptual skill building : Book 2 /

Burstein, Raya.


"Developing visual, motor, critical thinking skills for reading, writing, math" -- front cover. Grades 2-4. Visual activities include: discrimination -- form constancy -- motor / graphomotor -- spatial relationships -- figure ground - memory -- closure. Quick engaging activities designed specifically for younger students' attention levels. Builds visual, motor, and higher-order thinking skills for reading, writing, and math. Eight different skill sections that become progressively more challenging.
Date Published:2000

"Developing visual, motor, critical thinking skills for reading, writing, math" -- front cover. Grades 2-4. Visual activities include: discrimination -- form constancy -- motor / graphomotor -- spatial relationships -- figure ground - memory -- closure. Quick engaging activities designed specifically for younger students' attention levels. Builds visual, motor, and higher-order thinking skills for reading, writing, and math. Eight different skill sections that become progressively more challenging.

Date Published:2000

Courage to learn, The : building risk-ready classrooms where students thrive /

Fisher, Douglas,


Includes bibliographic references and index. Learning requires taking risks -- Continuum of academic risk-taking -- Success in learning and risk-taking -- Learning and academic risk-taking -- Risk-ready learning classroom -- From individual to collective academic risk-taking -- Measuring academic risk-taking -- Academic risk-taking readiness tool. "Learning inherently involves risk—but not the reckless kind. Every successful student understands that taking academic risks is key to mastering new ideas, asking bold questions, and exploring unfamiliar concepts. Without risk-taking, opportunities for growth, creativity, and achievement shrink. But how can educators inspire students to take these crucial risks when fear of failure often stands in the way? That's where The Courage to Learn comes in. This transformative book redefines academic risk-taking—not as blind leaps or recklessness, but as a process grounded in psychological safety. Rooted in educational research and enriched with actionable strategies, it's an essential guide for teachers aiming to normalize academic risk-taking. With a clear, practical framework for fostering student growth through supportive, challenge-oriented learning environments, the book features: Academic Risk-Taking Profiles: Identify and engage students across the risk spectrum, from cautious learners to bold adventurers ; the Remembered Success Effect: Learn how to shift success-to-failure ratios to promote future growth and confidence ; Chunked Learning Strategies: Build student confidence step by step with incremental, achievable milestones ; and Practical Solutions: Tackle resistance to learning with strategies for addressing obstacles, whether it's "I don't get it or I don't like it. The Courage to Learn equips educators with the tools to cultivate academic courage in their classrooms. By reframing challenges, normalizing failure, and fostering resilience, teachers can encourage students to embrace growth and aim for new heights. When students feel safe to take risks, they don't just learn-they flourish." -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Includes bibliographic references and index. Learning requires taking risks -- Continuum of academic risk-taking -- Success in learning and risk-taking -- Learning and academic risk-taking -- Risk-ready learning classroom -- From individual to collective academic risk-taking -- Measuring academic risk-taking -- Academic risk-taking readiness tool. "Learning inherently involves risk—but not the reckless kind. Every successful student understands that taking academic risks is key to mastering new ideas, asking bold questions, and exploring unfamiliar concepts. Without risk-taking, opportunities for growth, creativity, and achievement shrink. But how can educators inspire students to take these crucial risks when fear of failure often stands in the way? That's where The Courage to Learn comes in. This transformative book redefines academic risk-taking—not as blind leaps or recklessness, but as a process grounded in psychological safety. Rooted in educational research and enriched with actionable strategies, it's an essential guide for teachers aiming to normalize academic risk-taking. With a clear, practical framework for fostering student growth through supportive, challenge-oriented learning environments, the book features: Academic Risk-Taking Profiles: Identify and engage students across the risk spectrum, from cautious learners to bold adventurers ; the Remembered Success Effect: Learn how to shift success-to-failure ratios to promote future growth and confidence ; Chunked Learning Strategies: Build student confidence step by step with incremental, achievable milestones ; and Practical Solutions: Tackle resistance to learning with strategies for addressing obstacles, whether it's "I don't get it or I don't like it. The Courage to Learn equips educators with the tools to cultivate academic courage in their classrooms. By reframing challenges, normalizing failure, and fostering resilience, teachers can encourage students to embrace growth and aim for new heights. When students feel safe to take risks, they don't just learn-they flourish." -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Yard sale

Bunting, Eve, 1928-2023,


Callie and her family are moving from their house to an apartment, so they're having a yard sale. It can be hard to let things go, but in the end, it's who you have - not what you have - that counts.
Date Published:2017

Background knowledge : the missing piece of the comprehension puzzle

Fisher, Douglas.


Includes bibliographical references and index. The authors help you develop lasting subject-area understanding with ideas for modeling, guided practice, productive group work, and independent work that effectively engage adolescents.
Date Published:2009

Build reading fluency : practice and performance with reader's theater and more

Rasinski, Timothy.


Discover innovative ways to incorporate fluency practice into reading instruction! This professional resource provides teachers with engaging and practical strategies for bringing fluency instruction into daily reading routines. Written by literacy experts Timothy Rasinski and Chase Young, this book offers instructional strategies to help teachers understand fluency and how to teach it. With step-by-step strategies, detailed lessons, and ideas for improving fluency, this meaningful guide allows teachers to provide purposeful reading opportunities for their students. Help every student become a confident and fluent reader with this professional resource!--Amazon.ca.
Date Published:2024

Discover innovative ways to incorporate fluency practice into reading instruction! This professional resource provides teachers with engaging and practical strategies for bringing fluency instruction into daily reading routines. Written by literacy experts Timothy Rasinski and Chase Young, this book offers instructional strategies to help teachers understand fluency and how to teach it. With step-by-step strategies, detailed lessons, and ideas for improving fluency, this meaningful guide allows teachers to provide purposeful reading opportunities for their students. Help every student become a confident and fluent reader with this professional resource!--Amazon.ca.

Date Published:2024

La collection Lolita : albums et guides pédagogiques [kit] /


Version immersion française. Canadiana. Kit contains 28 books (14 albums and 14 teacher's guides) Titles : Un drôle de rêve -- À l'école... -- Des amis pas comme les autres -- La magie des saisons -- Ah non, pas la grippe! -- Le puzzle enchanté -- Descendez! Station campagne -- Un voyage tarabiscoté -- La défilé de mode -- Un tour en ville - Suivez le guide -- Philibert prend son bain -- À chacun son métier -- Mission nutrition. «Ce forfait comprend 14 albums hauts en couleur qui invitent les enfants de 3 à 8 ans à plonger dans un univers imaginaire en suivant Lolita au fil de ses nombreuses aventures. Les 14 guides pédagogiques permettent d’explorer les divers thèmes tout en soutenant l’acquisition de compétences en littératie et en numératie. Les activités élaborées favorisent l’éveil scientifique, artistique, musical ainsi que l’éveil aux perspectives autochtones.» -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Version immersion française. Canadiana. Kit contains 28 books (14 albums and 14 teacher's guides) Titles : Un drôle de rêve -- À l'école... -- Des amis pas comme les autres -- La magie des saisons -- Ah non, pas la grippe! -- Le puzzle enchanté -- Descendez! Station campagne -- Un voyage tarabiscoté -- La défilé de mode -- Un tour en ville - Suivez le guide -- Philibert prend son bain -- À chacun son métier -- Mission nutrition. «Ce forfait comprend 14 albums hauts en couleur qui invitent les enfants de 3 à 8 ans à plonger dans un univers imaginaire en suivant Lolita au fil de ses nombreuses aventures. Les 14 guides pédagogiques permettent d’explorer les divers thèmes tout en soutenant l’acquisition de compétences en littératie et en numératie. Les activités élaborées favorisent l’éveil scientifique, artistique, musical ainsi que l’éveil aux perspectives autochtones.» -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Le carrousel des mots [kit]


Contenu: 1 planche de jeu recto verso (4 morceaux); 1 roulette; 96 cartes-mots; 1 fiche de prédiction; 2 pions-valises; 1 dé; les règles du jeu. Contents: 1 double-sided game board (4 pieces); 1 spinner; 96 word cards; 1 prediction sheet; 2 suitcase tokens; 1 die; the game rules. Le carrousel des mots est un jeu de parcours destiné aux élèves de 1re année du primaire ciblant le décodage de mots fréquents. Les joueurs doivent prédire laquelle des deux valises de Mousseline terminera le tour du carrousel à bagages de l’aéroport de Pékin en premier et faire avancer les valises en lisant divers mots fréquents.
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Contenu: 1 planche de jeu recto verso (4 morceaux); 1 roulette; 96 cartes-mots; 1 fiche de prédiction; 2 pions-valises; 1 dé; les règles du jeu. Contents: 1 double-sided game board (4 pieces); 1 spinner; 96 word cards; 1 prediction sheet; 2 suitcase tokens; 1 die; the game rules. Le carrousel des mots est un jeu de parcours destiné aux élèves de 1re année du primaire ciblant le décodage de mots fréquents. Les joueurs doivent prédire laquelle des deux valises de Mousseline terminera le tour du carrousel à bagages de l’aéroport de Pékin en premier et faire avancer les valises en lisant divers mots fréquents.

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Activités pour mieux apprendre les mots : fiches d'étude et dictées quotidiennes ou hebdomadaires [kit] /

Leroux, Céline, 1954-,


« 6 à 12 ans ; En lien avec : Scénarios pour mieux écrire les mots ; Enquêtes pour mieux écrire les mots ». Canadiana. Comprend des références bibliographiques. Includes : le livre Activités pour mieux apprendre les mots ; les 24 affichettes de règles du livre Scénarios pour mieux écrire les mots; et les 24 affichettes de règles du livre Enquêtes pour mieux écrire les mots. This kit includes: the book Activities for Better Learning Words; 24 rule cards from the book Scenarios for Better Writing Words; and 24 rule cards from the book Investigations for Better Writing Words. L'ouvrage Activités pour mieux apprendre les mots est conçu pour amener les élèves à s'approprier l'orthographe des mots à l'aide d'observations qui les font réfléchir, de règles qui soutiennent leur mémoire et de dictées qui les mettent à l'épreuve ou consolident leurs acquis. Il couvre les 3 000 mots de la Liste orthographique conçue à l'intention des enseignantes et des enseignants du primaire.
Date Published:2021

« 6 à 12 ans ; En lien avec : Scénarios pour mieux écrire les mots ; Enquêtes pour mieux écrire les mots ». Canadiana. Comprend des références bibliographiques. Includes : le livre Activités pour mieux apprendre les mots ; les 24 affichettes de règles du livre Scénarios pour mieux écrire les mots; et les 24 affichettes de règles du livre Enquêtes pour mieux écrire les mots. This kit includes: the book *Activities for Better Learning Words*; 24 rule cards from the book *Scenarios for Better Writing Words*; and 24 rule cards from the book *Investigations for Better Writing Words*. L'ouvrage Activités pour mieux apprendre les mots est conçu pour amener les élèves à s'approprier l'orthographe des mots à l'aide d'observations qui les font réfléchir, de règles qui soutiennent leur mémoire et de dictées qui les mettent à l'épreuve ou consolident leurs acquis. Il couvre les 3 000 mots de la Liste orthographique conçue à l'intention des enseignantes et des enseignants du primaire.

Date Published:2021

Et si l'évaluation favorisait les apprentissages : huit principes pour une évaluation de qualité /

Provencher, Julie, 1976-,


Canadiana. Comprend des références bibliographiques. «6 à 17 ans» -- couverture avant. Chaque enseignant et enseignante a une mission essentielle : faire progresser ses élèves dans leurs apprentissages et répondre à leurs besoins. Mais comment savoir si vos évaluations contribuent aux apprentissages de vos élèves ? Vos évaluations constituent-elles une source de stress, ont-elles un effet sur l'estime de soi et sur la motivation des élèves? En lisant cet ouvrage, vous prendrez un moment pour réfléchir à votre démarche évaluative. Et si l'évaluation devenait un levier d'apprentissage plutôt qu'un simple outil de mesure ? Au fil de ses expériences en classe et en conception de matériel d'évaluation, Julie Provencher a pu constater les questionnements du personnel enseignant, la diversité des démarches et celle des outils d'évaluation. Une grande question s'est révélée à elle : « Peut-on dégager des principes communs à tous qui nous feraient tendre davantage vers une évaluation de qualité ? ».
Date Published:2026

Canadiana. Comprend des références bibliographiques. «6 à 17 ans» -- couverture avant. Chaque enseignant et enseignante a une mission essentielle : faire progresser ses élèves dans leurs apprentissages et répondre à leurs besoins. Mais comment savoir si vos évaluations contribuent aux apprentissages de vos élèves ? Vos évaluations constituent-elles une source de stress, ont-elles un effet sur l'estime de soi et sur la motivation des élèves? En lisant cet ouvrage, vous prendrez un moment pour réfléchir à votre démarche évaluative. Et si l'évaluation devenait un levier d'apprentissage plutôt qu'un simple outil de mesure ? Au fil de ses expériences en classe et en conception de matériel d'évaluation, Julie Provencher a pu constater les questionnements du personnel enseignant, la diversité des démarches et celle des outils d'évaluation. Une grande question s'est révélée à elle : « Peut-on dégager des principes communs à tous qui nous feraient tendre davantage vers une évaluation de qualité ? ».

Date Published:2026

Cassie's word quilt

Ringgold, Faith


"Names the people and objects that make a girl's New York City apartment, school, and neighborhood special." -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2002

Terry Fox

Sánchez Vegara, Maria Isabel (MarÃa Isabel),


"The latest in the series, Terry Fox celebrates the life of the brave young Canadian who, despite having lost a leg to cancer, embarked on a Marathon of Hope across the whole of Canada to raise awareness and money for those living with the disease"--
Date Published:2022

All of us : a first conversation about disability /

Madison, Megan,

"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven picture book offers ... concrete language and ... imagery to introduce the concept of disability. [It] celebrates all bodies and abilities, just as they are, and addresses the inequities and opportunities for change in today's world. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness [and] self-esteem and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice"--

Date Published:2025

ispík kákí péyakoyak = When we were alone

Robertson, David, 1977-,

Translated by Indigenous Languages of Manitoba Inc. Canadiana. Text in Swampy Cree and English. Title in Cree syllabics and in transliterated Cree. "When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, a story of empowerment and strength."--

Date Published:2020

Smile so big

Tenasco, Sunshine Quem,

Canadiana. "Challa looked into the mirror and saw a brown girl with long hair, a big toothy smile, big brown eyes and the cutest little dimples that looked like raisins on bannock. When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom greets her with a giant squish hug and gives her a special gift. It's a magic mirror, shiny, beaded and beautiful, passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her. Challa's mom tells her that when anyone looks into the mirror, they will see their true self. There's just one rule: Everyone has to say what they see in the reflection. At first the mirror seems to work for everyone but her. Neebin looks into the mirror and sees a boy with long, shiny braided hair and perfectly small sparkling eyes that look like stars in the sky. Keggy looks into the mirror and sees a brown girl with sharp cheekbones, a perfectly pretty nose, and stunning black hair that looks like waves in the ocean. Kiniw sees a boy with long curly eyelashes, a perfect-sized body that gives the best hugs, and rosy cheeks that look like ripe strawberries. Challa keeps looking and looking. The more beauty she sees in herself, the happier she feels. And the longer she looks into the mirror, the more beauty she sees, until finally Challa sees so much beauty, she can't contain her smile! And that's the smile that lights up the room and the whole world beyond. And Challa sees that the magic lies in love!"--

Date Published:2023

My brother Charlie : a sister's story of autism /

Peete, Holly Robinson, 1964-


"A girl tells what it is like living with her twin brother who has autism and sometimes finds it hard to communicate with words, but who, in most ways, is just like any other boy. Includes authors' note about autism" -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2010

Tomatoes in my lunchbox

Manoli, Costantia,


A young girl feels out of place on her first day of school in a new country until she discovers that it only takes one friend to make her new surroundings feel like home.
Date Published:2022

First day around the world

Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,

"How do children around the world spend their first day of school? Some eat warm akara for breakfast in Nigeria, while others unwrap lunches of kluski in Poland. In China, they practice intricate characters in special notebooks, and in Argentina, they learn each other's names in a singsong memory game. No matter where they are in the world, every student has something new to look forward to on their first day! From Ethiopia to Germany to India to Brazil, this lyrical text introduces young readers to the breakfast-to-bedtime routines, cultures, and landscapes that connect people across all continents" --

Date Published:2025

A day with no words

Hammond, Tiffany,

"First published in the United States in 2023 by Wheat Penny Press, an imprint of Row House Publishing." -- Page facing title page. "Aidan doesn't talk with words. He uses a tablet, tapping buttons with pictures to show what he means. When Mama taps "Park . . . now?" Aidan quickly taps back "Yes." And after Aidan twirls and twirls in the grass until he can no longer stand, he taps, "All done." Not everyone understands their family's unique way of communicating, though. Some think that because Aidan doesn't say words, he doesn't know words. But verbal speech isn't the only way we can connect with others. We can use tablets and letter boards, facial expressions, hand gestures, and written words. With tenderness and heart, A Day with No Words illuminates the many unique ways people can understand each other, even if they don't speak."--

Date Published:2025

Making sense of your senses : how your brain perceives the world /

Freeland, Claire A. B.,

"American Psychological Association." "Ever wonder how you can guess with just a whiff what your dad is making in the kitchen? Or how you don't notice your refrigerator running in the next room? Go beyond your senses in this playful picture book and explore the science behind how you make sense of the world around you. You'll discover how your body picks up clues from your environment and turns them into messages for your brilliant brain to interpret and fill in the blanks--all at lightning speed--to form your perceptions."--Inside cover.

Date Published:2025

When I grow up I'd like to be

Biddulph, Rob,


Other title : When I grow up I would like to be. . . Sailor, dancer, teacher, vet - explore all the many things you can be when you're older in this heartfelt text from author Rob Biddulph. Full of hope and childhood ambition, and with glorious illustrations throughout, be introduced to the world of work in this inspiring picture book, perfect for little dreamers.
Date Published:2025

I said no! : a kid-to-kid guide to keeping private parts private /

King, Kimberly,

This revised edition contains updated content and all-new illustrations. "What if someone offers you candy or money for you to show your private parts? What should you think? What should you do? I Said No! helps parents talk to kids, and kids talk to parents, about a very difficult topic. From the hidden threats on social media to those lurking in schoolyard playgrounds and more, this book helps kids identify green and red flags, assuring them it is okay to struggle when distinguishing between the two. And it encourages kids to always confide in a trusted adult when a red flag is raised. This Marble Press edition contains updated content and all-new illustrations." -- Jacket flap.

Date Published:2025

Stay wild my child

Archer, Mandy,


"When you are young, there are lots of rules to learn. Zoe's mom shows her that it's good to follow the rules ... most of the time. Even good boys and girls need to go wild every now and then!"-- book jacket.
Date Published:2019

When Isaac hears the rain

Thompson, Julie, 1972-,


"Isaac embraces the unexpected joys that a rainy day can bring" -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Me I choose to be, The

Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia, 1971-,


"An uplifting story about self-confidence and a child's limitless potential"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Good morning, sunshine! : the Joey Moss story /

Schultz Nicholson, Lorna,


"The biography of Canadian Joey Moss, a man born with Down syndrome who worked with the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team, and was an inspiration for neurodiverse people and an advocate for inclusivity"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

A pocket full of rocks

Mahoney, Kristin,

"A sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures. You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks... Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up -- until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of petals. And shells. And acorns! Each season's treasure is kept and curated and loved, until it's time to give the treasures away and make room for new things to come. A Pocket Full of Rocks showcases how a creative child can see big possibilities in the smallest things. It's about noticing, collecting, appreciating, and sharing the wonders around us every day"--

Date Published:2025

In my mosque

Yuksel, M. O.,


A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques.
Date Published:2021

Silent days, silent dreams

Say, Allen,


"A fictional biography of James Castle, a deaf, autistic artist whose drawings hang in major museums throughout the world" -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

Today

Snyder, Gabi,


"A Paula Wiseman book." "When a child anticipates a long-awaited day with cousins and grandparents, the child discovers every day is filled with surprises and joy, which can easily be lost if one isn't present" -- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

That always happens sometimes

Frank, Kiley,


"Max is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he's goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable -- much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

If you want to write a story

Mack, Jeff,


"Neal Porter Books."--Title page verso. "A mouse and his stuffed bunny's galactic adventure demonstrates the fiction-writing process"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Vera la Valiente is scared

Siqueira, Ana,

English and Spanish text. "Meet Vera the Brave--La Valiente! She dives like a dolphin, climbs like a mountain goat, and defends her amigos like un león̤. But she trembles when she hears her teacher say, "We're going to Rocking Roller Coasters!" Oh no! Vera tries to convince the teacher her plan is not the best, but Ms. Rodriguez does not change her mind about the field trip. Now if Vera can't face her fears, everyone will discover she's not that brave after all! But what if being brave is much more than she expected?"-- back cover.

Date Published:2025

Text and tech : reading all ways in K-8 /

Ziemke, Kristin,

Includes bibliographical references. Text and tech : defining literacy today -- Weaving digital into the classroom -- Agency and action : tracking thinking and learning -- Embedding digital tools to enhance conversation, collaboration, and comprehension -- Reading across content. "In today's rapidly evolving world, literacy is more than just reading words on a page-it's about thinking critically, creating meaning, and engaging with a diverse range of texts and tools. Technology offers exciting opportunities for learning, yet mandates for skill practice, assessment, and data collection often overshadow its true potential. This book champions a YES, AND approach: YES to the power of print books, interactive read-alouds, and time-honored literacy practices, AND yes to digital texts, multimodal storytelling, and open-ended creative tools that amplify thinking and understanding. When students have access to both traditional and digital resources, we expand their agency, increase engagement, and empower them to develop a rich, adaptable literacy skillset. Through the lens of a diverse group of educators and the expertise of longtime teacher and consultant Kristin Ziemke, you'll discover how to create a balanced, student-centered literacy environment where traditional texts and digital tools work together to enhance comprehension, communication, and critical thinking. Get ready to reimagine literacy for today's learners-and tomorrow's world"--

Date Published:2025

Infinite education : the four-step strategy for leading change in the age of artificial intelligence /

Fitzpatrick, Dan,

Includes bibliographic references. "From the #1 Bestselling author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide To Artificial Intelligence In Education. What are the secrets to transforming education in the age of artificial intelligence? Why are some schools thriving in a world dominated by AI while others cling to outdated methods, leaving students and teachers behind? Dan Fitzpatrick, a trusted advisor to educational leaders and a pioneer in AI-driven strategies, is pulling back the curtain on how schools can evolve and flourish in this era of unprecedented change. Dan has distilled his insights into a clear framework for transforming education and ensuring its relevance in the intelligence age. This book is your compass for navigating the chaos of AI in education, offering a practical roadmap for leaders ready to embrace the future. Outcomes from reading this book You will be propelled into a profound discovery of a world with Artificial Intelligence. You will gain tools to craft a compelling vision for the future of education. You will be equipped to inspire and lead others in this journey. You will unite your team around this shared vision. You will acquire the knowledge and strategies to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements. In return, your dedication to making this transformation a reality is essential. It won't just happen. It requires a commitment to action, experimentation, failure, and learning from mistakes. It requires a deep sense of purpose and a belief in the power of education. The age of intelligence is here. Will your school evolve or risk becoming obsolete?"--

Date Published:2025

Teacher guide for Miya wears orange : developing social-emotional learning while exploring the impacts of residential schools in grades 1-3 /

Fraser, Jerica,

Printed from the Internet. Miya Wears Orange is a picture book that addresses the difficult and emotionally complex topic of residential schools in an age-appropriate and sensitive way. With this guide, educators for primary grades can help students understand residential school history and promote social-emotional learning. Written by Rotinonhsión:ni (Kanien’kehá:ka) educator Jerica Fraser, the Teacher Guide for Miya Wears Orange supports educators in: -engaging learners before, during, and after reading -using the suggested activities, questions, and ideas for inquiry -practising cultural appreciation when introducing Indigenous stories -balancing stories of Indigenous experiences of trauma with stories of Indigenous experiences of joy and healing The approachable and engaging activities in this teacher guide are most appropriate for grades 1–3. This guide can be used in a range of subject areas including social studies, English language arts, and visual art.

Date Published:2025

Les femmes durant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale : son devoir, son héritage, notre histoire [DVD] /

Canadiana. Grade Level: 6 - 8, 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult. HCAN207FR. "Elles n’ont pas seulement maintenu l’ordre au foyer — elles ont aidé à gagner la guerre. Des usines et des fermes, aux salles de code et aux avions, les femmes canadiennes ont occupé des rôles qui ont transformé le pays pendant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Rencontrez les pionnières du Service féminin de l’Armée canadienne, du Service féminin de la Marine royale du Canada et au-delà — et découvrez comment leur courage a changé le Canada à jamais."--provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Women in the second world war : her duty, her legacy, our history [DVD] /

Grade levels: 6-8, 9-12, post-secondary, adult. HCAN207EN . "They didn’t just keep the home fires burning — they helped win a war. From factories and farms to code rooms and planes, Canadian women stepped into roles that reshaped the country during the Second World War. Meet the trailblazers of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps, the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service, and beyond — and discover how their courage changed Canada forever." -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Short story writing contest anthology : 2011-2020 /

Canadiana. Contains stories in Saulteaux : English; Dene : English; Woodland Cree : English; Plains Cree : English ; and Nakoda : English. Ānīn Ēnimanjiwin Nōngom? = How are you feeling today? / Created by Fishing Lake Kindergarten Class 2011-2012 -- nitéli cho = The giant mariah / Delbert Sylvestre, Chelsea Sylvestre -- Sël ?ëlanodhér ?a? / Krista George -- î-osîhak pahkwîsikan = Making Bannock / Story written by Derrick Oesch ; Artwork by Simone McLeod -- nitokiskinwahamākēwak : nimosōm ēkwa nōhkom = My Teachers : My Grandfather and Grandmother / Story written by Davis Horse ; Artwork by Simone McLeod -- The legend of T-rex's short arms / Bronte Big Eagle; translated by Michael Turcotte and Peter Bigstone -- āti-asahkēwak mitēhiwācihkik = Sharing on Heart Hill / Story written by Grade 3 & 4 Class at White Bear Education Complex ; Artwork by Randi Sunshine -- The legend of ankylosaurus's thick skin / Bronte BigEagle ; colouring by Crocus BigEagle ; translated by Michael Turcotte and Tom Shawl. "In 2011, SICC launched an annual Short Story Writing Contest. The contest promotes First Nations’ language development, revitalization and retention and is open for students from grades K to 12. 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the contest and SICC celebrates that milestone with this anthology. There are eight stories in this anthology of differing languages groups within Saskatchewan"-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Olivier-Elzéar Mathieu : de Saint-Roch à archevêque de Regina /

Mathieu, Jacques,

Canadiana. Includes index. "Né dans le quartier Saint-Roch à Québec au milieu du XIXe siècle, Olivier-Elzéar Mathieu va faire valoir ses talents d'innovateur et de rassembleur au cours des décennies suivantes. Les contributions de Mathieu à l'éducation et à la progression du fait français dans l'Ouest canadien bien que méconnues sont pourtant majeures. Recteur de l'Université Laval, exceptionnellement pendant trois mandats (1899-1908), il y modernise les programmes de formation, remet un premier diplôme universitaire à une femme, participe aux fêtes du 50e anniversaire de l'Université en 1902 et à celles du 300e de la fondation de Québec en 1908. Son action dépasse même les frontières, puisqu'il est à l'origine de la modification à la formule d'assermentation royale en Angleterre! En tant que premier évêque de Regina (1911-1929), il crée des institutions d'enseignement et de santé dans l'Ouest tout en affirmant l'importance de la langue française et un esprit de coopération dans un diocèse comptant Anglais, Allemands, Canadiens français, Irlandais, Polonais, Russes et Autochtones. C'est cela et bien plus encore que nous révèle la biographie de ce pionnier du domaine de l'éducation et de l'expansion des Canadiens français dans les Prairies." -- back cover.

Date Published:2019

Prairial·es

Melançon, Jérôme, 1981-

Poèmes. Canadiana. Prairial·es aborde les Prairies canadiennes comme un territoire traversé par des relations complexes: humaines, écologiques, historiques. Porté par une réflexion critique sur l’héritage colonial, le recueil interroge les liens entre dépendances industrielles, savoirs ancestraux et transmission. À travers cette trame se dessine une manière d’habiter un lieu sans le posséder. Le recueil se déploie en quatre mouvements?: une exploration du territoire à travers la famille et les tensions de l’héritage; des voyages routiers entre Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg et Meadow Lake; une plongée dans les expériences qui façonnent ces lieux; et des poèmes adressés à celles et ceux qui ont permis à l’auteur de percevoir la prairie autrement. Avec ce recueil, Jérôme Melançon propose une poésie enracinée, attentive à ce qui lie, divise et transforme. Il offre une poésie profondément dialogique, qui esquisse les contours d’un monde plus juste – à construire dans et par la relation. "Le titre, adjectif de ce qui tient à la prairie, désigne la visée du poète : partager une expérience des prairies qui est une mise en relation avec les gens qui s'y trouvent, avec les espèces qui y vivent, avec le territoire lui-même. Cette relation est coloniale, notamment dans tout ce qu'on amène avec soi de préjugés et d'habitudes, mais aussi dans la dépendance envers les industries chimiques, agricoles et pétrolifères. Surtout, elle est en cours de décolonisation, cours qui commence avec la connaissance des problèmes dans notre attitude (surtout nos modes de production) et qui mène notamment à une relation concrète de respect mutuel avec des citoyen·nes des peuples autochtones. L'histoire et la géographie dont il est question est donc avant tout une histoire de colonisation et d'extraction, comme arrière-fond d'un avenir qui pourrait être autre pour les générations futures."--

Date Published:2025

From ancient Gaul to Canada : a trip through the enchanting history of French Canadians /

Kish, Dennis,

Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references. "From the Celtic peoples of ancient Gaul to the French settlers of Québec, this is the epic tale of how we became Canadians. In 390 BC, the ancient ancestors of the French-speaking peoples lived in a huge region of western Europe known as Gaul. From Ancient Gaul to Canada charts the journey of this culture from Roman times through the formation of France, the founding of Canada's first European settlement at Québec, the French Revolution, Confederation, the two World Wars, and the creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Sprinkled into this timeline is the migration of the French people who settled what was to become Canada and their fight for survival in their new home. The book connects its audience to their ancestors by sharing history from a personal and intimate point of view, diving into what it felt like to live in the past and to experience the hardships the French people endured across history." -- back cover.

Date Published:2025

Women who woke up the law : inside the cases that changed women's rights in Canada /

Wells, Karin, 1949-,

Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references. "Who was the woman trying to convince a jury in a tiny courthouse in Nova Scotia that it was self-defense when she killed her partner; and who was the young woman walking into the palais de justice in small-town Quebec arguing that it was her choice, not his, to have an abortion? What was it that pushed these women on, even when the lawyers said it was hopeless?" Karin Wells pulls us into the lives and--the legal trials--of a group of women integral to the advancement of women's rights in Canada. Eliza Campbell, Chantale Daigle, Jeannette Corbiere Lavell--these Women Who Woke Up the Law often had no idea what they were facing in the courts, or the price they would have to pay. Some never saw justice themselves, but they left a legal legacy. Their bold determination is something we need now more than ever to guard the hard-won gains in women's rights."-- back cover.

Date Published:2025

The legacy

Bowen, Gail, 1942-,

Canadiana. "From the Arthur Ellis Award winning Grand Master of Crime Writers comes the next installment in the Joanne Kilbourn series When Joanne Shreve's former student, Val Masluk, writes the biography of acclaimed novelist Steven Brooks, Val once again becomes part of Joanne's life. The biography is already raising troubling questions about Brooks's past, and the wedding of Brooks's daughter and Joanne's son is scheduled the day before the biography is published. Both Joanne and her former student are haunted by memories of the seminar that led to the deaths of two people and the murder conviction of a third. The publication of the Brooks biography poses a threat not only to the future of the man and woman about to be married but also to the futures of those who love them. Joanne is certain that the threat is rooted in either her past or in that of Steven Brooks. The collateral damage caused by exposing that link will bring pain to both families, but life has taught Joanne that the only thing worse than knowing is not knowing."-- back cover.

Date Published:2023

The prime ministers : Canada's leaders and the nation they shaped /

Stewart, J. D. M.,

Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references and index. Sir John A. Macdonald -- Alexander Mackenzie -- Sir John J.C. Abbott -- Sir John S.D. Thompson -- Sir Mackenzie Bowell -- Sir Charles Tupper -- Sir Wilfred Laurier -- Sir Robert Borden -- Arthur Meighen -- William Lyon Mackenzie King -- R.B. Bennett -- Louis St. Laurent -- John Diefenbaker -- Lester B. Pearson -- Pierre Elliott Trudeau -- Joe Clark -- John Turner -- Brian Mulroney -- Kim Campbell -- Jean Chrétien -- Paul Martin -- Stephen Harper -- Justin Trudeau -- Mark Carney. "After a surprising conversation with young Canadians who didn't recognize the name Lester B. Pearson -- Nobel Peace Prize winner and Canada's fourteenth prime minister -- author J.D.M. Stewart set out to bring the country's history to a new generation. The result is Canada's Prime Ministers, a lively, accessible chronicle of Canada's leaders, from Sir John A. Macdonald in 1867 to Mark Carney in 2025. With engaging prose and fresh insights, Stewart captures the defining moments of each prime minister's time in office, revealing how they managed relationships with Indigenous peoples, the environment, American presidents, and international powers. He also explores how their reputations have evolved -- who has been forgotten, who remains controversial, and who has become a lasting part of Canada's cultural fabric. Canada's Prime Ministers is a necessary and important book, intended both for newcomers to Canadian history and those who have loved it for a long time"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Help for auditory and visual processing disorders

Akrotiriadou, Constantina,

Co-written by AssistiveMart.com. Includes bibliographical references. "This thoroughly researched book addresses how to manage and educate children with Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders. Take immediate steps to improve the child’s life with creative teaching strategies and parenting tips aimed at making learning easier for the child. Applicable for children from 3 years of age up to 9. With tons of in the field, tried and tested methods by many teachers and parents, these approved strategies will help: -Better address classroom disruptive behavior -Better engage the child while learning at school or at home -Deal with the child’s home work frustration-Better control of impulses and emotions -Better analytical thinking -Better self regulation -Improve reading skills -Improve memory retention -Improve independent learning skills -Improve the child’s self confidence -Enable the child to have fun while learning. The strategies address the challenges of parents, tutors and teachers on teaching individuals with Learning Disabilities so as to give the child a far better chance at being happy and successful in their schooling, career, social life’s and later heading into adulthood. This book adopts some powerful and innovative teaching methods with tips and strategies that give hands-on direction that is necessary for the child to enjoy learning and being more engaged. Changing the tedious routine of learning, along with all its frustrations, into fun endeavors that is time well spent. With hundreds of hours of research and first hand experiences, the book aims to leave the reader with easy-to-follow steps of techniques proven to boost specific skills and empower the reader. Lots of problem solving ideas and routines that parents, tutors and teachers can use immediately to improve the child’s live. Small changes can add up to big improvements. A good tip is that these strategies can be used with different disabilities. Regardless, there is always something varied and innovative that can be done to get the most out of the time we spend with children." -- back cover.

Date Published:2020

Understanding and managing vision deficits : a guide for Occupational Therapists /

Scheiman, Mitchell.

Includes bibliographical references and index. Background information / Mitchell Scheiman -- Review of basic anatomy, physiology, and development of the visual system / Mitchell Scheiman -- Three component model of vision, part one : visual integrity / Mitchell Scheiman -- Three component model of vision, part two : visual efficiency skills / Mitchell Scheiman -- Three component model of vision, part three : visual information processing skills / Mitchell Scheiman -- Screening for visual acuity, visual efficiency and visual information processing problems / Mitchell Scheiman -- Management of refractive, visual efficiency, and visual information processing disorders / Mitchell Scheiman -- Managing visual problems in the pediatric population / Mitchell Scheiman -- Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury / Lynn Fishman Hellerstein and Mitchell Scheiman -- Visual rehabilitation for patients with brain injury / Lynn Fishman Hellerstein ... [et al.] -- Visual and ocular disorders in children with disabilities / Sarah D. Appel and Elise B. Ciner -- Management of vision disorders in children with disabilities / Elise B. Ciner ... [et al.] -- Using an interprofessional collaborative approach for the successful care of the person / Amber Fessler and Alicia Reiser -- OT management of eye movement and vision information processing disorders: occupation-based remedial vision rehabilitation / Alicia Reiser and Amber Fessler -- Inter-relationship model / Mitchell Scheiman. "The new fourth edition of Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists provides practitioners not only with a comprehensive understanding of vision and how vision problems can impact on the practice of occupational therapy, but also invaluable guidance on how to effectively manage clients with these issues" -- back cover.

Date Published:2025

The unlocking season

Bowen, Gail, 1942-,

Canadiana. "On a Saturday bright with harbingers of spring, Joanne Kilbourn-Shreve, her husband, Zack, and their family prepare to celebrate the season. Joanne's life is full, and at 60, she has been given the chance to understand a part of her history that for years was shrouded in secrecy. Living Skies is producing Sisters and Strangers, a six-part TV series about the tangled relationships between the families of Douglas Ellard, the father who raised Joanne, and Desmond Love, her biological father. Joanne is working on the script with Roy Brodnitz, a brilliant writer and friend. The project's future seems assured, but before the script is completed, Brodnitz disappears while scouting locations in northern Saskatchewan. Hours later, he's found - sweat-drenched, clawing at the ground, and muttering gibberish. He dies in a state of mortal terror. Heartsick and perplexed, Joanne resolves to learn what happened in the last hours of Roy's life. What Joanne discovers threatens Brodnitz's legacy, and the decision about whether or not to reveal the truth is hers to make."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Cold query : a Blue Water mystery /

Fear, Ivanka,

Canadiana. t's murder by the books. Belonging to a book club and being part of the literary community in Blue Water County can be deadly. Port Ripley is a dreamy postcard town, a charming spot nestled along Blue Water's beautiful shoreline. The perfect place to live. Except--a killer lurks amongst the residents, blending in like a chameleon. For the last eleven years, respected schoolteacher and mystery writer, Ivy Rose, who left behind her traumatic past, has enjoyed a quiet life in the pretty town with its picturesque sunsets over the lake. But when the body of a fellow book club member washes ashore, the first in a series of suspicious deaths, the town becomes immersed in murder, forcing Ivy to come to terms with the dark secrets that haunt her. Detective Scott Evans, once Ivy's best friend and sleuthing partner, joins the local police to investigate. He finds Ivy, the woman he has always secretly loved, living under an assumed identity. They become reacquainted, and Scott discovers each of the victims has a tie to Ivy and the literary community in which she is involved. As more people Ivy knows die, it looks like she's either the prime suspect or the main target. -- back cover.

Date Published:2025

A death at the party : a novel /

Stuart, Amy, 1975-,

Canadiana. Nadine Walsh's summer garden party is in full swing. The neighbors all have cocktails, the catered food is exquisite--everything's going according to plan. But Nadine--devoted wife, loving mother, and doting daughter--finds herself standing over a dead body in her basement while her guests clink glasses upstairs. What happened? How did it come to this? Rewind to that morning, when Nadine is in her kitchen, making last-minute preparations before she welcomes more than a hundred guests to her home to celebrate her mother's birthday. But her husband is of little help to her, her two grown children are consumed with their own concerns, and her mother--only her mother knows that today isn't just a birthday party. It marks another anniversary as well. Still, Nadine will focus just on tonight. Everyone deserves a celebration after the year they've had. A chance for fun. A chance to forget. But it's hard to forget when Nadine's head is swirling with secrets, haunting memories, and concerns about what might happen when her guests unite.

Date Published:2023

What comes echoing back

McKay Jr, Leo, Jr., 1964-,

Canadiana. The worst moment of Sam's life was captured on video and shared across the Internet for all to gawk at. This is something she has in common with Robot, who just wants to move past the mistakes he's made, if only his small town will let him. When the two meet in high school music class, they start to find their way to each other. Music might offer a way not only forward, but forward together, if Sam and Robot can overcome the echoes of the moments that made them infamous. -- back cover.

Date Published:2023

Metis legacy (volume II) : Michif culture, heritage, and folkways /

Co-published by Pemmican Publications. Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references. Includes some text in Michif. "This ground-breaking book, the first time that a systematic account of the Michif worldview has appeared in one volume, provides readers with a holistic appreciation of what it means to be "Michif". With contributions from Elders, scholars and laypeople, Metis Legacy II provides the reader with a thorough overview of all the central tenets of the Michif worldview including languages, spiritualism, superstitions, storytelling, music, dance, healing traditions, communalism, material culture, family life, foods, gaming, holidays, and celebrations. This highly-anticipated tome clearly demonstrates that being Michif is not merely about self-identification, but is, rather, about being part of a community of people who share a common heritage, which is firmly rooted in both time and place." -- back cover.

Date Published:2006

Sakâw nîhiyawîwin ayamihcikîwin ikwa masinahikîwin = Reading and writing Bush Cree : the mini guide for Northern Y dialect /

Twin, Connie,

Other titles : Reading and writing Bush Cree : the mini guide for Northern Y dialect. Reading and writing Bush Cree. Canadiana. In English and Cree. Reading and Writing Bush Cree is a heartfelt, practical, and approachable guide for fluent speakers and Cree language educators who want to learn to read and write sakâw nîhiyawîwin—Bush Cree, or the Northern Y dialect. Written by Connie Twin, a first-language speaker from Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta, and Tanya Fontaine, a dedicated Cree language learner and educator, this book bridges oral fluency with written literacy to support language preservation and revitalization. Through personal stories and cultural insight, the authors guide readers into the structure of Cree grammar and the use of Standard Roman Orthography (SRO). With clear examples of both fluent and full written forms, this book also sheds light on how Cree sounds are represented in writing and highlights important differences between Northern and Southern Y dialects. This is more than a how-to book—it’s a call to keep sakâw nîhiyawîwin alive for future generations. Features : A first-language speaker’s perspective on learning to read and write Cree ; Focus on sakâw nîhiyawîwin (Bush Cree / Northern Y dialect) ; A step-by-step introduction to Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) and syllabics ; and Need-to-know basics of Cree reading, writing, grammar, and Y dialect variation. -- back cover.

Date Published:2025

Canada unscripted : conversations with Canadian media icons /

Canadiana. "A companion to Vic Sarin's documentary film CBC & NFB Through the Eyepiece"--Cover. William Shatner -- Tantoo Cardinal -- David Suzuki -- Adrienne Clarkson -- Peter Mansbridge -- Louise Lore -- Denys Arcand -- Alanis Obomsawin -- Gary Evans -- George Stroumboulopoulos -- Brian Stewart -- Trina McQueen -- Mark Starowicz -- Bob McDonald -- Kristin Kreuk -- Martin Duckworth -- John Kennedy -- Trevor Evans -- Rosemary Radcliffe -- Christopher Hinton -- Ian Weir. Canada Unscripted: Conversations with Canadian Media Icons showcases 21 of the most influential voices in Canadian film and broadcasting. In these intimate and often surprising interviews, celebrated actors, journalists, directors, and producers share stories that are raw, funny, and deeply revealing. At the heart of the book are the CBC and the National Film Board: two institutions that helped shape Canada's cultural identity. These conversations offer behind-the-scenes insight into landmark productions, pivotal news moments, and the personal journeys that shaped a generation of storytellers. With reflections that range from the political to the poetic, this is a book for readers who care about media, memory, and the power of creativity. The interviews were conducted by Vic Sarin, one of Canada's most acclaimed filmmakers, whose career has spanned continents, genres, and generations. With warmth and insight, Vic draws out the essence of each storyteller.-- back cover.

Date Published:2025

Unleashing children's voices in new democratic primary education

Other title : Unleashing children's voices in democratic primary education. Includes bibliographical references and index. River map: Introducing the book's structure -- Section A. Children's Voices Found -- Section B. Children's Voices Heard -- Section C. Children's Voices Unleashed -- Afterword -- Postscript -- River map: Logging your journey. "As the world begins to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and grapples to find ways to respond to climate change, there is growing recognition of the need to give space and time in primary schools to hear children's experiences, ideas and perspectives on these matters and to promote their active participation in democratic solutions. This book presents vibrant examples from professional educators and researchers across the globe who are demonstrating how primary schools can nurture the conditions for new democratic education through empowering educators' and children's voices and agency. Written as a genuine partnership between research experts and experienced classroom teachers, the book delves into historic and contemporary theories and evidence about the children's voices, movement, and new democratic education, helping to root teachers' practices to strong educational theoretical concepts. The second section presents a set of diverse and detailed examples drawn from primary classrooms and schools that illustrate how these ideas are taking shape in teaching and learning across the world; chapters will bring to life the principles upon which schools have empowered young voices, sharing examples of success and thriving students. Finally, a set of thought-provoking manifestos will offer new opportunities and fresh theories for educators to explore, with the purpose and intention to take forward in their own primary school contexts. This is a vital resource for any new or experienced teacher or school leader looking to take research-informed and principled approaches to changes in schools so that teaching and learning ignites the social imagination for 21st century educators and learners"-- back cover.

Date Published:2023

Grammar : 1001 practice questions for Dummies /

Woods, Geraldine.

Second edition. Includes index. "The rules of grammar can seem abstract and confusing. But putting them into practice will help you understand and retain grammatical conventions. In Grammar: 1001 Practice Questions For Dummies, you’ll get the step-by-step and hands-on experience you need to improve your conjugations, gerund use, punctuation, and more. Each practice question includes detailed explanations and solutions available both in the book and online. The book also includes: Intuitive questions on everything from Oxford commas to verb tense; Free, one-year access to all 1,001 practice questions online, and the ability to create customized quizzes and study sessions; Detailed explanations for every question to help build your understanding. Ideal for self-paced learning and as a companion for students in grammar and English classes in high school and college, Grammar: 1001 Practice Questions For Dummies (+ Free Online Practice) is a must-have resource to improve your written and spoken English communication." -- Amazon.

Date Published:2022

Nobody knew what to do : a story about bullying /

McCain, Becky Ray,


When bullies pick on a boy at school, a classmate is afraid, but decides that he must do something.
Date Published:2017

The theatre artist's guide to consent-based pedagogy : supporting young students in performance and production /

Villarreal, Amanda Rose,

Includes bibliographical references and index. Section 1 : The teacher's philosophy : understanding cognitive development, trauma, and past practices to inform our pedagogical updates. Updating our praxis consent as key to effective collaboration and the tenets of consent-based pedagogy -- Shades of grey : brain development and theatre education -- Understanding trauma and acknowledging theatre education's loaded inheritance -- Applying the philosophy : consent-based teaching tools -- Better is better and more accessible : exploring the intersections of UDL and consent-based practices for more accessible, inclusive theatre pedagogies -- Section 2 : The teacher's practice : lesson plans and facilitation guides for building a consent-based pedagogy -- Theatrical intimacy education tools adapted for theatre classrooms -- Dealing with discomfort and uncertainty in creative learning and production processes -- Creating cognitive buffers and deroling creative learning and production processes -- Creating community norms within the theatre classroom : a consent-based approach -- Finding your center : a case study of consent-based pedagogy in a university theatre history course. "The Theatre Artist's Guide to Consent-Based Pedagogy introduces a Consent-Based Pedagogy designed to fuel young students' cognitive, emotional, and artistic growth by promoting students' agency and creating an environment in which boundaries are clearly communicated and needs are acknowledged and respected. Building on the philosophy and practice of Theatrical Intimacy Education and expanding upon the Working with Minors Theatrical Intimacy Education workshop, this text examines the impact of cognitive development on learning and creativity and provides a pedagogical framework that prioritizes student agency and growth while encouraging creative risk-taking. This book draws on cognitive science to identify how students' brains change during different developmental stages and when faced with modern challenges, such as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, early screen exposure, and chronic stress, and provides theatre educators with teaching tools, lesson plans, and practical approaches to effectively and ethically work with today's youth. It also addresses the history of trauma, emotional manipulation, and exploitation in theatrical productions and classrooms, analyzing how these inherited practices have limited students' learning capacity. Offering shifts in facilitation techniques that align with students' cognitive, social, emotional, and artistic needs, this text suggests ways for teachers to adapt their teaching methodologies to better support students at their most vulnerable. With over 20 lesson plans and activities rooted in anti-oppressive pedagogies, Universal Design for Learning, and culturally sustaining teaching strategies, this guide equips theatre artists and educators with actionable strategies for supporting students and young artists. These lessons model a shift towards transparent teaching and consent-based facilitation of creative spaces to establish theatrical learning and production processes that empower students through the use of developmentally appropriate pedagogy"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

German for everyone junior : 5 words a day.

"With free online audio"--Cover. Other title : German for everyone junior. Five words a day. "Learn and practice 1,000 German words."--Cover. How to use this book -- Week 1 -- Week 2 -- Week 3 -- Week 4 -- Week 5 -- Week 6 -- Week 7 -- Week 8 -- Week 9 -- Week 10 -- Week 11 -- Week 12 -- Week 13 -- Week 14 -- Week 15 -- Week 16 -- Week 17 -- Week 18 -- Week 19 -- Week 20 -- Week 21 -- Week 21 -- Week 22 -- Week 23 -- Week 24 -- Week 25 -- Week 26 -- Week 27 -- Week 28 -- Week 29 -- Week 30 -- Week 31 -- Week 32 -- Week 33 -- Week 34 -- Week 35 -- Week 36 -- Week 37 -- Week 38 -- Week 39 -- Week 40 -- Week 41 -- Week 42 -- Week 43 -- Week 44 -- Week 45 -- Week 46 -- Week 47 -- Week 48 -- Week 49 -- Week 50 -- Week 51 -- Week 52 -- Numbers -- Days and months -- English word list -- German word list -- Common subjects -- Answers. "Learn 5 new words every day through fun illustrations and online audio. This easy-to-use book will teach you to read and speak 1,000 German words in just one year!"--Back cover.

Date Published:2021

Critical AI in K-12 classrooms : a practical guide for cultivating justice and joy /

Budhai, Stephanie Smith,

Includes bibliographical references and index. Harms of AI: Data and Algorithmic Injustice -- Teaching Machines: What Was, What Is, What Might Be -- Mindsets for Justice: Educator Knowledge and Dispositions Towards AI -- Creating Homeplace: Culturally Relevant, Responsive, and Sustaining Pedagogies for Inclusive AI -- Making Good, Necessary Trouble: Resisting and Rebuilding through Fugitive and Abolitionist Pedagogies -- Towards Just AI: Taking Personal, Professional, Pedagogical, and Participatory Action. "A practical guide for teachers and students navigating the complicated intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and justice. Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating into today's classrooms, but unlike other new technologies, AI has the potential to harm, making it difficult to take advantage of its benefits. In Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms, Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath draw attention to the biases embedded within AI algorithms, such as those powering OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E, to guide students and teachers in developing strategies to best incorporate AI-or not-into equitable learning. AI's reliance on existing data and knowledge systems means Black, queer, those with disabilities, and other marginalized students are at greater risk of being harmed by built-in limitations and bias. Smith Budhai and Heath show how to circumvent if not actively resist such harms as machine learning, NLPs, LLMS, and GenAI enter the classroom, with practical examples rooted in culturally sustaining, abolitionist, and fugitive pedagogies across disciplines. Their practical guide creatively answers the concerns of educators committed to forward-thinking yet fair instruction and the needs of students eager to use AI for just ends. Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms meets the challenges of a key STEM technology with an eye toward cultivating a more just world. Balancing responsible learning with the joy of discovery, Smith Budhai and Heath build a framework for AI instruction that all educators can confidently use"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Red mitten nationalism : sport, commercialism, and settler colonialism in Canada /

Fresco, Estée,

Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction: Impassioned Objects and Seething Absences -- 1 Commercializing French-Canadian Identity, Indigenous Cultures, and Nationalism in the 1976 Montreal Olympics -- 2 Commercializing English-Canadian Identity, Indigenous Cultures, and Oil in the 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth Games -- 3 Commercializing Western Canadian Identity, Indigenous Cultures, and National Unity in the 1988 Calgary Olympics -- 4 Commercializing Indigenous Cultures and Lumber in the 1994 Victoria Commonwealth Games -- 5 Commercializing Reconciliation and Indigenous Cultures in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics -- Conclusion: Red Mitten Nationalism and a History That Is Still Alive. "When Canada hosted the 1976 Montreal Olympics, few Canadians spectators waved flags in the stands. Only a few decades later, in the run-up to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, thousands of Canadians wore red mittens with white maple leaves on the palms. In doing so, they turned their hands into miniature flags that flew with even a casual wave. Red nationalism investigates this shift in Canadians' displays of patriotism by exploring how common understandings of Canadian history and identity are shaped at the intersection of sport, commercialism, and nationalism. Through case studies of recent Canadian-hosted Olympic and Commonwealth Games, Estée Fresco argues that representations of Indigenous peoples' cultures are central to the way everyday Canadians, corporations, and sport organizations remember the past and understand the present. Corporate sponsors and Games organizers highlight selective ideas about the nation's identity, and unacknowledged truths about the history and persistence of Settler colonialism in Canada haunt the commercial and cultural features of these sporting events. Commodities that represent the nation -- from disposable trinkets to carefully curated objects of nostalgia -- are not uncomplicated symbols of national pride, but rather reminders that Canada is built on Indigenous land and Settlers profit from its natural resources. Red mitten nationalism challenges readers to re-evaluate how Canadians use sport and commercial practices to express their patriotism and to understand the impact of this expression on the current state of Indigenous-Settler relations"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

We are Palestinian : a celebration of culture and tradition /

Kassis, Reem,

Includes index. Geography -- Cultural symbols -- Creative minds -- Agriculture -- Cuisine -- Performing arts -- History and religion. "A stunning non-fiction children's book celebrating everything Palestinian! From culture and food, to music and literature, We Are Palestinian is a celebration of Palestinian heritage. Brought to life by award-winning writer Reem Kassis, every spread is filled with wonderful anecdotes, fascinating facts, and memorable quotes. It is beautifully illustrated by Noha Eilouti, an emerging Palestinian-Canadian illustrator"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Chi miigwech, big thank you

márta, astra,


Canadiana. Other title : Big thank you. "This colorfully illustrated picture book expresses gratitude for the natural world, food and shelter, feelings, experiences and the Seven Grandfather Teachings"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Shirley : une histoire de pensionnat inden /

Robertson, Joanne,

Canadiana. Traduction de : Shirley : an Indian residential school story. Shirley n'a que cinq ans quand l'agent des Indiens l'emmène vivre dans un pensionnat autochtone. Elle adore apprendre, mais elle n'est pas là de son propre gré. Dès le premier jour où elle gravit la longue volée de marches en pierre de l'école, la vie est difficile et les règles sont innombrables. Séparée de ses frères et soeurs, elle est livrée à elle-même. Shirley est très courageuse, mais elle n'a personne pour la rassurer le soir quand elle a peur. Personne pour la border et la réconforter. Shirley tient bon malgré sa tristesse. Elle se fait des amis et vit des aventures. Et surtout, elle attend impatiemment l'été, car elle pourra alors retrouver sa famille et le bonheur d'être à la maison. -- back cover.

Date Published:2026

Shirley : an Indian residential school story /

Robertson, Joanne, 1960-,

Canadiana. "The inspiring story of a young girl's resilience and survival at residential school. Shirley is only five years old when she is taken away by the Indian agent to live at a residential school. She loves learning, but she is not there by choice. From the first day walking up the long, lonely stone steps of the school building, life is hard and full of rules. Separated from her brothers and sisters, she is truly on her own. Shirley is very brave, but there is no one she loves to hold her at night when she is afraid. No one to tuck her in and comfort her. Shirley keeps going despite the sadness. She makes friends and has adventures. And most of all, she looks ahead to summertime, when she will be able to return to her family and the happiness of home"--

Date Published:2026

Grandma, cho cho and me

Christie, Morgan,

Canadiana. Some families gather for big dinners, but in my house we feast at breakfast! As Grandma and I cook our favorite Jamaican dishes, I learn why that is. The girl in this story and her grandmother are making breakfast for the whole family! Jamaican favorites like ackee and saltfish, fried dumplings and delicious cho cho are on the menu today. As they chop and stir, and the food simmers and sizzles, the girl has one big question for Grandma -- why does their family eat such BIG breakfasts? Through the process of cooking traditional foods, and through Grandma's stories of life in Jamaica before their family emigrated to Canada, the girl learns more about the historical, economic and social reasons for their big breakfasts -- and she explores her culture as someone not born in Jamaica, but still connected to the island. Grandma, Cho Cho and Me is inspired by the author's childhood experiences born to Jamaican migrant parents, and beautifully illustrated by Paulica Santos. Memories of tropical landscapes, garden-fresh greens and mouthwatering meals overflow in Paulica Santos's lush, mixed-media illustrations.

Date Published:2026

Exploring insects

McDonald, Jill (Jill McDonald-Gomez),


Includes bibliographical references. "A kids' guide to insects and their habitats"-- "Are you ready to meet some incredible bugs? Pages full of crawling, flying, buzzing, burrowing insects are here for you to explore, with fact-packed info about your favorite species -- plus some that will surprise you!" -- Back cover.
Date Published:2023

A kids book about executive functioning

Wong, Iris,


"Ages 5+"--Back cover. "This book is all about how [the brain and the body] communicate and play together--aka, executive functioning!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

When we became humans : our incredible evolutionary journey /

Bright, Michael,

Includes index. What's a human? -- Small beginnings -- Age of the apes -- How do we know who are ancestors were? -- Walking upright -- 'Ardi' the walker -- 'Lucy' and the first tools -- Tool makers -- Handy man -- We have fire! -- Upright human -- Somewhere to live -- Heidelberg Man -- Neanderthals -- Just like us? -- Modern humans -- Out of Africa -- Smart hunters -- Making life easier -- Time to eat! -- Putting down roots -- Running with wolves -- Villages, towns and cities -- Buying and selling -- Health care -- Jewellery, trinkets and charms -- Making a mark -- Good for the soul -- Look who's talking -- Growing up as a human -- The 'Hobbit' : our last cousin -- Whatever next? -- Human family tree -- Global humans. Explores the history of human origins, highlighting such early humans as Ardipithecus, Homo habilis, Neanderthals, and Homo erectus.

Date Published:2019

Soup's on around the world

Waissbluth, Denyse,

Canadiana. Includes recipes. "Every soup tells its own story, revealing fascinating stories such as: The popular Chinese dish, Wonton Soup, is over 1000 years old. In Finland, a unique Christmas dried fruit soup is served as a sweet dessert, topped with whipped cream. Bitter-leaf Soup, a traditional dish from West Africa, was first used to treat illnesses. French Onion Soup was possibly invented by a king!"--

Date Published:2025

I can be a science detective : 27 STEM projects /

Martin, Claudia,

Includes index. Always Be Prepared! -- Find Fingerprints -- Examine Footprints -- Collect DNA -- ... And Examine DNA -- Leaving a Trace -- Contaminated Evidence -- Dental Detectives -- How Tall? -- Shadow Shapes -- Making a Noise -- Shatters and Splatters -- Melting Mayhem -- Watch for Reactions -- Identify the Powder -- Find the Fabric -- Magnetic Attraction -- Magic Microorganisms -- Spreading Infection -- Analyzing Handwriting -- Ink Test -- Computer Crime -- Phone Finder -- A Worthy Witness? -- Assessing Alibis -- Detecting Lies -- Get to Work! -- Pop Quiz -- Answers -- Glossary -- Index. Do you have what it takes to become a science sleuth? Of course you do! Discover how to gather clues and collect evidence to catch a thief, follow instructions to extract DNA from strawberries, take your own fingerprints, analyze handwriting, and much more. While you're having fun inspecting, detecting, and experimenting, you'll be learning all about the intriguing world of forensic science and its important role in real life.

Date Published:2019

A stronger home

Chen, Katrina,


Canadiana. "A mother and son experiencing domestic violence have to flee their home, moving from place to place to find safe shelter, until finally they're able to go back home again and make it the strongest house yet"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Enseigner aux élèves autistes : les comprendre et les soutenir dans leur cheminement scolaire /

Dymond, Kara

Comprend des références bibliographiques. Traduction de : The autism lens : everything teachers need to connect with students, build confidence, and promote classroom learning. Autres titres : Autism lens. Français. Canadiana. Établir un lien fort avec les élèves -- Créer un lien avec la vision du monde des élèves -- Faire des liens et adapter ses attentes -- Miser sur la puissance des relations interpersonnelles -- Assembler les pièces du casse-tête -- Relier la régulation sensorielle, la régulation émotionnelle et la gestion de l’anxiété -- Faire les liens entre les comportements et leurs causes -- Créer des liens à partir des forces et des champs d’intérêt. -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Creative dance for all ages

Gilbert, Anne Green,

Includes bibliographical references. Machine generated contents note: Part I. Fundamentals of Teaching Creative Dance -- Chapter 1. Teaching Students of All Ages and Abilities -- Chapter 2. Planning and Teaching Your Creative Dance Class -- Chapter 3. Honing Your Teaching Skills -- Chapter 4. Warming Up, BrainDance, and Cooling Down -- Chapter 5. Developing Dance Skills Conceptually -- Part II. Dance Concepts and Sample Lesson Plans -- Chapter 6. Place -- Self-Space and General Space -- Chapter 7. Level -- High, Middle, Low -- Chapter 8. Size -- Big (Far Reach), Medium (Mid Reach), Small (Near Reach) -- Chapter 9. Direction -- Forward, Backward, Right Side, Left Side, Up, Down -- Chapter 10. Pathway -- Straight, Curved, Zigzag -- Chapter 11. Focus -- Single Focus, Multi-Focus, Internal Focus, External Focus -- Chapter 12. Speed -- Slow, Medium, Fast -- Chapter 13. Rhythm -- Pulse, Pattern, Grouping, Breath -- Chapter 14. Energy -- Smooth (Sustained), Sharp (Percussive), Swingy (Pendular), Shaky (Vibratory) -- Chapter 15. Weight -- Strong, Light, Passive, Active -- Chapter 16. Flow -- Free, Bound, Simultaneous, Successive -- Chapter 17. Body Parts -- Chapter 18. Body Shapes -- Straight, Curved, Angular, Twisted, Symmetrical, Asymmetrical -- Chapter 19. Relationship -- Chapter 20. Balance -- On-Balance, Off-Balance, Counterbalance -- Chapter 21. Specialized Lesson Plans -- Appendix A. Teaching Academic Curriculum Using Kinesthetic Intelligence -- Appendix B. Exploring Other Arts Through Dance -- Appendix C. Props -- Appendix D. Music Suggestions -- Appendix E. Model of a Children's Dance Company -- Bibliography. "Demystifies expectations of teaching creative dance and provides theory, methods, and lesson ideas for success in a variety of settings with students of all ages and abilities. A professional reference for dance educators, PE and classroom teachers, rec leaders; serves as an undergraduate text for dance teacher education programs"-- Provided by publisher. "Provide quality creative dance experiences for students of all ages and abilities. With a long history as a leading resource for dance educators, Creative Dance for All Ages, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, is the research-backed tool every creative dance teacher needs. Internationally recognized master teacher and author Anne Green Gilbert presents creative dance for everyone and provides tips on meeting the challenges of teaching it.The updated third edition features the following: New full-color photos illustrating key concepts An easy-to-navigate format to quickly access lesson planning and assessment tools Suggestions for modifying lessons to include students of all abilities Class management tips to implement on day one An unparalleled resource for dance educators of all experience levels, Creative Dance for All Ages provides the theory, methods, and lesson ideas that will set teachers up to provide the best possible creative dance experience. Related online tools delivered through HKPropel include a variety of resources that can be implemented in the classroom or studio: 55 age-appropriate and brain-compatible lesson plans 11 videos demonstrating the lesson plans and teaching strategies and how to put them to work in the classroom and studio 8 adaptable assessment forms and curriculum planning templates 24 music tracks to accompany selected lesson plans Sample dance curriculums to systematically cover a 10-week quarter or 16-week semester Divided into two parts, part I presents the theory behind the conceptual approach to teaching dance. These five chapters include information on how to structure lessons, class management techniques, working with special populations, ways to begin and end class, and creative ways to practice skills. Also covered is the BrainDance, a beneficial exercise that focuses the brain for learning and warms up all parts of the body for dancing. Part II introduces 15 dance concepts (place, level, size, direction, pathway, focus, speed, rhythm, energy, weight, flow, body parts, body shapes, relationship, and balance) and describes hundreds of ways to explore this dance vocabulary using a sequential and progressive five-part lesson plan format. Step into creative dance with the guidance of a seasoned teacher and feel prepared to help students of all ages and abilities experience the joy of dance with Creative Dance for All Ages, Third Edition With HKPropel Access. Human Kinetics is proud to publish this book in association with SHAPE America, the national organization that defines excellence for school-based health and physical education professionals across the United States. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Everything's wrong! : a bear, a hare, and trouble everywhere /

John, Jory,

It'll surely be a no-hassle, stress-free, easy-peasy kind of day. Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of irritating incidents sends the bear-and-bunny duo on an epic journey that will test their fortitude and their friendship. Can these pals work together to salvage this disastrous day?

Date Published:2025

Punch! : a story about kindness /

Hall, Michael, 1954-,


"When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness"--
Date Published:2025

We are a class

Sanders, Rob, 1958-,


Celebrates the different identities, personalities, talents, and gifts that make up a class of students.
Date Published:2024

Their best behavior : practical strategies for 10 common classroom challenges /

Szczecinski, Allison,

Includes bibliographical references and index. Eloping -- Back Talk -- School Refusal -- Helplessness -- Disruptive Behavior -- Anxiety -- Aggression -- Inattention -- Dishonesty -- Bullying -- The Elephant in the Room. "Allie Szczecinski's new book supports teachers with tangible and actionable strategies for managing challenging student behavior. Allie utilizes techniques from her background in special education and illustrates how teachers can apply them in a wide-range of elementary classrooms. The book goes beyond pop psychology, punitive punishments, and superficial quick fixes, instead offering strategies that are simultaneously child-affirming and teacher-centric. The book covers the ten most common elementary classroom behavior challenges, including backtalk, aggression, work refusal, and disengagement"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Selective mutism workbook for parents and professionals, The : small steps, big changes /

Johnson, Maggie,

Includes index. "Companion to the best-selling Selective mutism resource 2E" -- front cover. "This workbook provides hands-on Activities, Strategies, planning sheets and progress trackers for use with children with selective mutism at home, at school and in the wider community. Written by selective mutism expert Maggie Johnson and parent coach Junhua Reitman, the workbook includes first-hand accounts of how children can overcome SM successfully using the Activities and Strategies described in this book. Activities are organised around the daily routines of school and family life and each Activity is broken into a progression of small steps with appropriate Strategies and an accompanying record sheet to track progress. Activities include: Using the toilet at school Attending social gatherings Organising a successful playdate Initiating conversation Talking in the classroom Eating with peers This workbook is essential reading for parents, professionals and anyone who is looking for a toolkit for selective mutism. It also provides a useful extension to The Selective Mutism Resource Manual, 2nd edition, focusing on the ‘how’ to complement the manual’s ‘what’ and ‘why’. Small steps really do lead to big changes but taking the first step can be the most difficult. This book helps you make that first step." -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Coaching matters

Killion, Joellen,

"We know that coaching can increase teacher effectiveness and student learning. Coaching Matters clarifies the complex issues and operational details of effective systemwide coaching programs. Eleven chapters deepen discussions of key decision points and practices for creating or refining coaching programs: setting coaching program goals, defining coaches’ roles, engaging with coach champions, hiring/placing coaches, designing/evaluating coach professional learning, evaluating coaching programs, and making choices for the future of coaching. Selected features of the new edition: * A new literature review describes studies in coaching, including the importance of coaching design and the effects of coaching on teacher practice and student learning; * A new framework depicts the core conditions for coaching success; * Sidebars in each chapter show artifacts and examples from schools and districts; * Updated scenarios draw from the authors’ experiences with teachers, principals, coaches, and coach champions; * Expanded chapter on evaluation of coaching and coaches offers examples of how districts and schools design robust evaluations to improve practice and inform decision making; * Recommended strategies in each chapter guide central office administrators, coach champions, and building administrators in developing stronger coaching programs within their professional learning systems; and more." -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Teaching elementary grammar with mentor texts : ready to use lesson plans for grades 3-5 /

Ruday, Sean,

Includes bibliographical references. Introduction: Reimagining Elementary School Grammar Instruction with Mentor Texts -- Section One: Lesson Plans Recommended for the Third-Grade Classroom -- Lesson 3.1: Let’s Agree: Subject-Verb Agreement -- Lesson 3.2: Descriptive Information: Adjectives -- Lesson 3:3: The Power of Explanation: Adverbs -- Lesson 3.4: Building Sentences: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences -- Lesson 3.5: In Dialogue: Using Commas and Quotation Marks When Writing Dialogue -- Section Two: Lesson Plans Recommended for the Fourth-Grade Classroom -- Lesson 4.1: A Big Deal: Capitalization -- Lesson 4.2: Showing Conditions: Modal Auxiliaries -- Lesson 4.3: Elaborating on Information: Prepositional Phrases -- Lesson 4.4: Providing Detail: Relative Clauses -- Lesson 4.5: Clear and Powerful Language: Strong Verbs and Specific Nouns -- Section Three: Lesson Plans Recommended for the Fifth-Grade Classroom -- Lesson 5.1: Linking and Connecting: Conjunctions -- Lesson 5.2: Showing Emotion: Interjections -- Lesson 5.3: Pronouns and Clarity: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement -- Lesson 5.4: Beyond the Literal: Figurative Language -- Lesson 5.5: Toward Clarity: Using Commas for Clarity -- Section Four: Final Thoughts and Resources -- Conclusion: Putting Mentor Text-Based Grammar Instruction Into Action in Grades Three to Five -- Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography of Mentor Texts -- Appendix B: Reproducible Graphic Organizers -- Appendix C: Lesson Plan Template. Teaching Elementary Grammar with Mentor Texts: Ready to Use Lesson Plans for Grades 3-5 contains detailed grammar lesson plans for teachers in grades three, four, and five.The lesson plans in this book incorporate the research-based best practices of grammar instruction and apply those practices to the teaching and learning of grammar instruction. They present grammatical concepts in the context of effective writing by using mentor texts. These mentor text examples, which students read from a writer's perspective, deepen students' metacognition of the importance of grammatical concepts and help them see the elements of grammar as tools for strong writing that authors use strategically to make their work as strong as possible.The book provides elementary school teachers with user-friendly lesson plans that they can easily use to put mentor text-based grammar instruction into action in their classrooms. These lesson plans feature published examples of grammatical concepts from contemporary children's and middle-grade books, activities that help students connect their reading and writing experiences, and reflective activities that facilitate students' metacognition of the importance of grammatical concepts. The thorough plans in this book will help teachers put the best practices of grammar instruction into action in concrete, practitioner-oriented ways.-- back cover.

Date Published:2026

The city of Jasmine

Presley, Nadine,


"For a young girl, Damascus is a city of a blossoming mosaic of mosques, fields of pomegranate trees and fragrant aromas of favorite foods, and no matter how far she goes, the sweet floral scent will bring her home"--
Date Published:2025

Billie Jean Peet, athlete

Beaty, Andrea,


Unlike her talented siblings, Billy Jean has no musical beat, but she improves her basketball game by finding rhythm in her feet.
Date Published:2025

Hannah and the wrong note

Goth, Shane,

Canadiana. "When Hannah played piano, music danced in the air. Her notes leaped and lunged, stood straight and spun, keeping perfect pitch and a steady tempo. Even when her younger sister, Jenny, dashed between them. Hannah dreams of becoming a famous musician and works tirelessly toward her goal. For her upcoming school recital, she set high stakes for herself: Swan Lake, a difficult piece. Despite encouragement from her parents to "do her best," and Jenny's insistence that wrong notes are fun, Hannah is undeterred. Only perfection will do. Hannah practices and practices and practices. But one note won't fall into line. It's a wrong note. And no matter what Hannah tries, she can't make it do what she wants. Her music is not perfect. On the day of the concert, she plays brilliantly, until ... the wrong note pounces! Devastated, Hannah won't be consoled. But Jenny starts to tickle the personified wrong note, and they dance and play. Hannah soon finds herself tapping a foot. She's inspired to toss aside her sheet music and try something new. Her notes flip and trip, but she likes the sound and has fun playing. Is the wrong note so wrong after all? The notes aren't perfect but they're Hannah's own. A gentle reminder that a willingness to embrace imperfection can lead to joyful new discoveries."--

Date Published:2025

All about brains : a book about people /

Bell, Lake, 1979-,


"A picture book celebrating neurodiversity"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Library mouse

Kirk, Daniel,


Sam, a shy but creative mouse who lives in a library, decides to write and illustrate his own stories which he places on the shelves with the other library books but when children find the tales, they all want to meet the author.
Date Published:2007

Firefly season

Smith, Cynthia Leitich,

"Piper feels grateful for visits with her relatives, especially for the time spent with her cousins in Cherokee Nation and Muscogee Nation during summer vacations, fishing on misty mornings and playing on firefly-filled evenings. Piper's family lives a road trip away in Kansas City. So when a neighbor named Sumi moves in next door, Piper is excited to share her stories and seasons with a new friend. The two are inseparable -- until Piper's family moves to another city. Their bond overcomes distance, and with time, Piper dreams up a plan to reunite with the people she loves most of all"--

Date Published:2025

The hare-shaped hole

Dougherty, John,

"Hertle and Bertle were always a pair, though one was a turtle and one was a hare. They were utterly buddies, and best friends forever, and whenever you looked, you would find them together... until quite unexpectedly... the end came. When Hertle disappears for good, Bertle can only see a Hertle-shaped hole where his friend should be. He pleads with it, get angry with it, but the hole still won't bring his Hertle back. It seems like hope is lost... until Gerda the kindly bear finds him. She explains that he must fill the hole with his memories of Hertle. And slowly... Bertle begins to feel a little bit better."-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Dear Muslim child

Rodaah, Rahma,


This inspirational picture book from the author of 'Dear Black Child' encourages Muslim children to take joy and pride in their Islamic faith. Perfect for fans of 'In My Mosque' and 'The Proudest Blue'.
Date Published:2024

Will it be okay?

Dragonwagon, Crescent,


Originally published in New York by Harper & Row in 1977 with different text and illustrations by Ben Shecter. In this beautiful new edition of a timeless picture book classic, a child asks, Will it be okay? A mother comforts a child about her special fears concerning a thunderstorm, the weather and gardening, a bee sting, having powerful feelings, and losing a loved one.
Date Published:2022

Smiling eyes

Park, Linda Sue,


A celebration of the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues.
Date Published:2025

Sky color

Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961-


"Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can't wait to begin! But wait-how can Marisol ever make a sky without blue paint? After gazing out the bus window and watching from her porch as day turns into night, she closes her eyes and starts to dream"-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2012

Financial literacy lessons and activities. Grade 3

Buying at the store -- Earning money at a job -- Making and following a budget -- Using banks -- Using money in different countries -- Paying to go places -- Starting a business -- Making and taking out loans -- Using credit cards -- Paying taxes. "Give third grade students important life skills by teaching them about money and financial concepts, and how to apply math to the world around them! This dynamic teaching resource provides reproducible cut-out math manipulatives, reference sheets, and visual aids to support students as they explore real-world lessons and hands-on activities related to earning money at a job, making and following a budget, using credit cards, paying taxes, buying things at a store, and more." -- Amazon.

Date Published:2022

Financial literacy lessons and activities. Grade 2

Using money to trade -- Buying groceries -- Shopping for clothes -- Earning money in your family -- Saving money -- Paying at a restaurant -- Raising money to help others -- Paying to go places -- Using banks -- Paying at the post office. "Give second grade students important life skills by teaching them about money and financial concepts and how to apply math to the world around them! This dynamic teaching resource provides reproducible cut-out math manipulatives, reference sheets, and visual aids to support students as they explore real-world lessons and hands-on activities related to using money, buying groceries, collecting allowances, paying at a restaurant, raising money to help others, and more." -- Amazon.

Date Published:2022

Financial literacy lessons and activities. Grade 1

Using money to trade -- Buying groceries -- Shopping for clothes -- Earning money in your family -- Saving money -- Paying at a restaurant -- Raising money to help others -- Buying and selling at a yard sale -- Planning a party -- Paying at the post office. "Give first grade students important life skills by teaching them about money and financial concepts and how to apply math to the world around them! This dynamic teaching resource provides reproducible cut-out math manipulatives, reference sheets, and visual aids to support students as they explore real-world lessons and hands-on activities related to using money, buying groceries, collecting allowances, paying at a restaurant, raising money to help others, and more." -- Amazon.

Date Published:2022

Complete Canadian curriculum grade 4

"Math, English, Social Studies, Science" - front cover. "The Complete Canadian Curriculum covers the four key subject areas: Math, English, Social Studies, and Science. The curriculum-based units are designed to ensure that your child understands the concepts and masters the necessary skills. A handy "Smart Guide Book" is included in this enriched edition to let your child review key terms and concepts in each subject. With vivid illustrations and interesting activities, your child would find working through Complete Canadian Curriculum both fun and rewarding." -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Complete Canadian curriculum grade 3

Date Published:2018

Complete Canadian curriculum grade 2

Date Published:2017

Complete Canadian curriculum grade 1

Date Published:2017

Complete Canadian curriculum : kindergarten.

"Math, English, Social Studies, Science, the Arts"--Cover. "Complete Canadian Curriculum (Preschool and Kindergarten) covers the key subject areas: Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and the Arts to help young children build a strong foundation for future learning. The curriculum-based units are designed to ensure that your child understands the concepts and masters the necessary skills. A handy “Smart Guide Book” is included in this enriched edition to let your child review key terms and concepts in each subject. With the vivid illustrations and interesting activities, your child would find working through Complete Canadian Curriculum both fun and rewarding." -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Canada's democracy : role of government : rule of law /

Botica, Suzy


Includes two sets of text and critical thinking questions for students in grades 7-9+ in a single book which has the opposite set of text and questions bound upside-down, or on the "flip-side."
Date Published:2007

Government

Rohr, Ian

Includes index. What is a government? -- The history of government -- Types of government -- Democracy -- The Canadian government -- Branches of government -- East Timor case study -- Citizenship -- Community and democratic processes -- On the election trail -- Election speak -- Classroom vote -- Timeline. Most countries in the world are run by governments. They have the power to make big decisions that affect your everyday life. Governments provide services like health and education, and work internationally with other countries. Learn about governments, how they work, and how you can be involved.

Date Published:2007

The complete baking book for young chefs

"100+ sweet & savory recipes that you'll love to bake, share & eat!" -- Cover. Includes index. Ready, set, bake! -- Muffins, quick breads & other breakfast treats -- Yeast breads -- Pizza, flatbread & other savory baked goods -- Cookies & bars -- Cakes & cupcakes -- Fruit desserts, pies & tarts -- Conversions & equivalents -- Recipe stats. "Want to make your own soft pretzels? Or wow your friends with homemade empanadas? What about creating a showstopping pie? Maybe some chewy brownies after school? From breakfast to breads, from cookies to cakes (yes, even cupcakes!), learn to bake it all here. You can do this, and it's fun!" -- back cover.

Date Published:2019

Focus on developmentally appropriate practice : equitable & joyful learning in preschool /

Provides a deeper look at developmentally appropriate, equitable approaches to teaching preschool. This book offers an accessible exploration of educator practice in preschool settings. Each section of the book includes a range of classroom examples that address key topics and highlight diverse settings and contributors. Readers peek into classrooms around the country to see how teachers make intentional decisions to provide equitable learning for each child, based on their community's specific contexts (those of the children, families, teachers, school, and wider community). Showcases how educators support math learning, literacy development, and social and emotional development in playful, joyful environments based on specific learning goals and contexts. Provides a model of practices that educators can adapt and implement in their own classrooms.--Publisher.

Date Published:2023

Rebuilding students' learning power : teaching for instructional equity and cognitive justice /

Hammond, Zaretta,

Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction -- Part I -- Chapter 1: Instructional Equity, the Science of Learning, and the Quest for Cognitive Justice -- Chapter 2: Moving Toward a Pedagogy of Possibility -- Chapter 3: Moving Away from a Pedagogy of Compliance -- Part II -- Chapter 4: Making the Shift Happen in the Service of Instructional Equity -- Chapter 5: Decolonizing and Rematriating the Classroom as a Dojo -- Chapter 6: Uncovering the Algorithm of Learning for Our Community of Learners -- Chapter 7: Building Power Moves through Meta-Strategic Thinking -- Chapter 8: Coaching Learning Power Inside the Instructional Conversation -- Part III -- Chapter 9: Distributed Leadership for Change and Cognitive Justice -- Conclusion: Answer the Call to Adventure -- References. "Despite the strong interest in and sincere commitment to culturally responsive teaching, there is little clarity in school distrcts about how to become more culturally responsive so that it impacts student learning. Even after engaging in multiple years of "courageous conversations" focused on addressing the implicit biases in school settings, many schools have not been able to pivot from developing cultural proficiency to using culturally responsive practices to help the most marginalized and under-performing students become independent learners. Little focus has been put on improving instruction so that the predictability of who is achieving (often white and Asian students) and who is failing (disproportionately African America, Latino, Pacific Islander, and First Nation students) is disrupted. More importantly, there is little knowledge, skill, and capacity around being culturally responsive among teacher-leaders and instructional coaches who are charged with supporting schools to show teachers how to leave culture as a cognitive so that students improve their information processing skills and become independent learners"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Coping with ADD/ADHD and ODD

Ung, Elisa.


Psychology 20, 30. This book provides a short, concise, and introductory examination into ADD/ADHD and ODD. It also provides tips, information, and advice for youth living with these disorders.--Ministry of Education website.
Date Published:2019

Education law in Canada : a guide for teachers and administrators

Canadiana. Second edition. Includes bibliographical references and index. "The second edition of Education Law in Canada is a comprehensive examination of the many legal issues that impact public education in Canada. Educational administration and policy researcher David C. Young puts forth a text indispensable for those who work in or are interested in Canadian education. With informative and easily accessible contributions from members of the legal and academic communities, this book addresses the value of education law, the legal and administrative framework of education, the role of the courts, teacher rights and duties, and student rights. The essays also shed light upon negligence and liability, issues of misconduct, bullying and cyberbullying, special education, and copyright. This second edition focuses on updated policies and litigation that have emerged in the area in recent years in addition to featuring extensive revisions and updates throughout. Vital reading for educators, lawyers, policymakers, and students, the second edition of Education Law in Canada provides readers with multifaceted reflections on the intersections of education and law through the Canadian case." -- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Un si beau sourire

Tenasco, Sunshine Quem,


Traduction de : Smile so big. Canadiana. Un soir, alors que Challa rentre à la maison toute triste, sa mère sait exactment quoi faire : montrer à sa fille la beauté de son sourire. Elle lui donne un miroir particu;ier, qui lui a été offert par sa propre mè, qui l'a elle-même reçu de sa djo djo. Challa utilise son cadeau pour répandre l'amour et la joie autour d'elle. -- back cover.
Date Published:2023

Le biscuit doué

John, Jory.

Un titre dans la série Les albums bons à croquer. Traduction de : The smart cookie. Malgré tous ses efforts, l'école n'a jamais été facile pour ce biscuit, qui n'a pas le sentiment d'être doué en comparaison avec ses camarades. Puis un jour, son enseignante lui donne un devoir qui va tout changer : le biscuit doit créer quelque chose d'original et l'apporter en classe le lendemain. Un soupçon de créativité et une pincée de confiance en soi suffiront-ils à lui faire comprendre que les notes parfaites et les bonnes réponses ne sont pas les seuls ingrédients de l'intelligence? Le biscuit doué prouve à tous que l'intelligence et le talent ne se refltent pas uniquement dans les résultats scolaires.

Date Published:2023

Au coeur des mots

Neal, Kate Jane,

Traduction de: Words and your heart. "Racontée à travers les yeux d'un enfant et d'un chat, cette histoire met en valeur l'importance fondamentale des mots que l'on choisit pour s'exprimer. À la fois simple, direct et poignant, ce récit met l'accent sur le pouvoir extraordinaire des mots; le pouvoir de blesser ou de guérir, de créer ou de détruire, ou de répandre l'amour... Cet album est un incontournable pour amorcer une discussion au sujet de l'intimidation et de son impact négatif sur les gens autour de soi!"--Page Web de l'éditeur.

Date Published:2019

La veille de Holi

Haddow, Swapna.

Traduction de : The night before Holi. Un album illustré célébrant la fête de Holi et tous les plaisirs qu'elle apporte! Joignez-vous à une petite fille et son grand-père pour les préparatifde la fête de Holi, qui s'annonce être la plus amusant qui soit! Ils connaissent les meilleurs endroits pour lancer la poudre de Holi! Parviendront-ils à colorer tout le quartier à l'occasion de cette grande bataille de ballons? Un album illustré vibrant et audacieux qui sera parfait à lire pendant la saison de Holi. L'adaptation par Swapna Haddow du poème traditionnel Twas the Night Before Christmas est pleine d'humour et d'énergie, tandis que les illustrations colorées d'Aditi Kakade Beaufrand remplissent les pages de joie. Les petit·es lecteur·rices adoreront les couleurs vives. À la fin du livre se trouve une page contenant des informations sur la fête de Holi ainsi qu'une recette pour faire son propre lassi à la mangue!

Date Published:2026

A voice in the storm

Mountford, Karl James,

"The air is heavy, and it seems to Rat that the dark clouds gathering overhead echo the jumble of emotions she's been carrying inside. Running helps, she finds, but when she bumps into a concerned friend, Rat can only run on, deeper into the rain. It's not until the storm becomes wild and fierce and Rat is too tired to keep running that she meets a lumbering new friend who encourages her to listen for the voice in the storm--and find her own"-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

The Eidi bag

Afzal, Shazia,

Canadiana. "Sarah is excited to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in her new country. Her mother warns her that things might be different than they were in Pakistan, but that doesn't faze her one bit. She has her Eidi bag ready and expects to receive enough gifts of money from friends and family for new markers and treats for her friends. But when Sarah arrives at the masjid, no one pays any attention to her waiting Eidi bag -- not Sana Khala, not Uncle Hamza, and not even Sister Salma! In Pakistan, her bag would be filled with money and she'd be able to buy goodies and toys. But instead she heads home from prayer feeling sad and disappointed -- and wishing that she'd never left Pakistan. Then, later that day, as friends and family begin to arrive at her house to celebrate Eid, they bring gifts that give Sarah a new perspective and appreciation for the traditions of her adopted country."--

Date Published:2025

Supporting all learners : creating the conditions for inclusive classrooms /

James, Usha.

Canadiana. "Supporting all learners provides some simple but powerful starting points to guide educators in taking an inclusive approach in their classrooms. The resource explains how everyday decisions regarding assessment and instruction are central to creating inclusive classrooms where all students feel a meaningful sense of belonging and are able to succeed and thrive. Practical templates for teachers to use or adapt are included with this Quick Guide and available as modifiable files online." -- back cover.

Date Published:2022

Trauma-informed practices for 9-12 theatre education

Chrismon, Jimmy,

Includes bibliographical references. An Eye on Education book. Part 1: In Theory 1. Introduction 2. The Essential Role of Self-Care for Theatre Educators 3. Intersectionality 4. Intimacy Direction, Consent, and Boundaries Part 2: In Practice 5. Pre-Production Processes 6. During Rehearsal and Run of Production Processes 7. Post-Production Processes 8. Trauma-Informed Practices in the Theatre Classroom 9. Conclusion. "This resource bridges the worlds of education, mental health, and the performing arts to offer a comprehensive roadmap for 9-12 theatre educators looking to promote safe, supportive, and creative spaces for their students. Written by a seasoned theatre educator and a licensed mental health clinician, this book explores trauma-informed teaching techniques tailored specifically for theatre classrooms, encompassing both acting and production processes. Chapters cover a broad range of topics, from fostering resilience in students to collaborating with caregivers, administrators, and communities across the educational journey. The authors introduce essential concepts such as intimacy direction and consent, ensuring ethical and inclusive practices. They also provide strategies for teachers to prioritize their own self-care. Core themes and objectives include: trauma-informed teaching, holistic theatre production, community engagement, ethical theatre practices, and educator wellness. Packed with practical exercises for exploration, discussion questions for book studies, and meticulously researched insights, this resource strikes a balance between therapeutic guidance and professional development. Ideal for 9-12 theatre educators in drama classrooms, after-school programs, and more, this guide equips you with the tools to support students who may have experienced trauma, empowering them in performing arts environments while maintaining healthy boundaries"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The school handbook for dual and multiple exceptionality : high learning potential with special educational needs or disabilities /

Yates, Denise,

Includes bibliographical references and index. What is DME and why should we care? -- Equipping the school workforce -- Leadership and governance -- Effective relationships with learners and their families -- DME provisions : real stories -- Conclusion : the way forward for DME in your school. "The School Handbook for DME (Dual and Multiple Exceptionality) offers a range of practical strategies to support SENCOs, GATCOs, school leaders and governors in developing effective provision for children that have both High Learning Potential and Special Educational Needs or Disabilities at the same time. Building on the principles of child-centred provision and coproduction, it provides useful tips on developing the school workforce to better identify and meet the needs of learners with DME. Relevant for learners in primary, secondary or specialist settings, the book focuses on ways of meeting individual needs and maximising personal and academic outcomes. It includes: An explanation of what DME is and why we should care about it; Practical advice and guidance for SENCOs, GATCOs and school leaders on developing the school workforce; A discussion of the strategic role of governors and trustees in the context of DME; Suggested approaches to ensure effective coproduction between families and professionals; Six case studies exploring the experiences of learners with DME; Sources of ongoing support and resources from professional organisations, and key influencers. This book will be beneficial to all teachers, school leaders, SENCOs, GATCOs, governors and trustees looking to support learners by identifying and understanding DME. It recognises the central role that leaders and governors play in setting the inclusive ethos of a school and suggests ways for schools to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to meet their full potential"-- back cover.

Date Published:2020

Le petit ourson à l'école

Killen, Nicola,


Traduction de : Ollie's Back-to-School Bear. "Le soir précédant la rentrée scolaire, Ollie est nerveuse. À peine endormie, elle se fait réveiller par un hibou à sa fenêtre. Elle suit le hibou dans la forêt, où elle voit plein d'autres animaux. Mais aù vont-ils donc? Joignez-vous à Ollie dans une aventure qu'elle n'oubliera jamais.
Date Published:2022

Reimagining learning spaces : designing educational environments for a new generation /

Highland, Sue Ann,

Includes bibliographical references and index. "This book encourages leaders to rethink the design of learning spaces to support success for all students and staff moving forward. It explains how to design highly flexible, modern, and inclusive learning environments that stimulate and engage today's learners, facilitate a wide range of learning activities, and improve users' mental and emotional well-being"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Muhammad's recipe for remembering

Ahmad, Maidah,

Canadiana. "A moving picture book highlighting a young Muslim boy's efforts to rediscover his family's history in the World Wars. Muhammad wants to take part in his school's assembly to honor veterans, but no one in his community, let alone his family, has been involved in the World Wars . . . have they? After discussions with his family and elders at his mosque, Muhammad starts to piece together his family's lost history, and realizes that you don't need a trophy or medal to remember those you've lost-it can be as simple as sharing a piece of roti. With beautiful, detailed illustrations of historical scenes and Muhammad's mosque, this is a tender and compassionate story of the importance of passing on memories and experiences through generations, especially of those who have been largely erased from mainstream narratives. A note from the author and other backmatter provide further historical context on Muslim, Sikh, and Hindu soldiers who served in the World Wars."--

Date Published:2024

Origin : an illuminating look at Indigenous peoples and their connection to the natural world /

Cardozo, Nat,

Originally published as Origen by Libros del Zorro Rojo, Spain, [2023]. Introduction -- !Kung -- Orang Rimba -- Inuit -- Tuareg -- Moken -- Anangu -- Bijagó -- Evenki -- Bribri -- Cherokee -- Mosuo -- Uru Chipaya -- Tz'utujil -- Ngāti Hau -- Wayuu -- Q'ero -- Sámi -- Mbuti -- Juchiteca -- Gitxsan -- Dongria Kondh -- Yanomami -- Lands and territories -- Learn more, understand more -- From where you are ... "Profiles of 22 indigenous children and their communities from around the world"-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Separated from Santo [graphic novel]

Barazzuol, Brian,

"The true story of an Italian-Canadian internee during the Second World War" --cover. "A poignant and eye-opening graphic novel chronicling one Italian-Canadian family's traumatic separation when their loving father and husband is interned as an "enemy alien" during the Second World War. In 1933, disturbed by the rise of Mussolini's fascist regime, Santo and Alice Pasqualini left their native Italy and settled in Vancouver, Canada, to create a new life far away from the burgeoning madness of Europe. The couple opened a bakery and became naturalized residents of their new country, avoiding politics and concentrating on working hard and building a family. Unfortunately, their refuge was short-lived, when Santo was arrested for being an enemy alien and interned first in Kananaskis, Alberta, and then in Petawawa, Ontario. Italian Canadians, similar to Japanese and German Canadians were considered a threat to the country and therefore, these individuals, mostly male, were imprisoned with no release date determined. Santo, a hardworking man who loved his family, lost his bakery, delivery truck, and house. Meanwhile, his wife and children struggled to get by, as he was interned for twenty-four months, with little to no communication between him and his family. Alice suffered a nervous breakdown due to the stress of the situation and was hospitalized, resulting in their two children being sent off to live with two separate families for nearly two years. Told in dynamic graphic novel form, Separated from Santo depicts an individual who was mistreated, who persevered, and eventually was reunited with his family. Instead of being bitter towards adopted country, the family accepted the situation for what it was, and was thankful to build a home in such a great country. Decades later, apologies from the Canadian government acknowledged the injustice, though the incident reverberated through generations. Written by the great-grandson of Santo and Alice, this poignant and powerful story is a reminder to see the humanity behind every so-called enemy"-- Provided by publisher

Date Published:2025

Many things at once

Hiranandani, Veera,


A young girl with a Jewish mother and a South Asian father learns more about her family's history and embraces her multifaceted identity.
Date Published:2025

Road allowance kitten : full circle /

Burton, Wilfred.

Canadiana. Bilingual book - English : Michif. "Road Allowance Kitten: Full Circle continues the story of two young Metis girls, Rosie and Madeleine, and their pet cat, Kitten. In this story, Rosie Madeleine, and Kitten have an adventure at the circus, meeting a clown and an elephant. When they arrive home, they discover that Madeleine has contracted tuberculosis and has to go to the sanitorium in Fort Qu'Appelle. The story then follows Madeleine's road to recovery."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Daily paragraph editing. Grade 3


EMC 2726.
Date Published:2004

Narwhal Peanut Butter and Jelly [graphic novel]

Clanton, Ben, 1988-,


Chiefly illustrations. A sweet and salty story! -- Ahoy, peanut butter? -- Peanut A.K.A. mini Narwhal. A collection of three stories featuring Narwhal and Jelly, including one in which Narwhal's obession with peanut butter has gotten so extreme he wants to change his name.
Date Published:2018

Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt [graphic novel]

Clanton, Ben, 1988-,


A super start! -- Super sea creatures -- Narwhal, you're a superstar! -- Super Waffle and Strawberry Sidekick! -- Super Narwhal vs. Blue Jelly a.k.a. The Super Superpower!. A happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving narwhal and a cynical, no-nonsense jellyfish forge an unlikely friendship and share adventures while exploring the ocean together.
Date Published:2017

Just in case : final affair arrangements /

Lozinski, Elaine.


Canadiana. "Informational guide and workbook" - front cover. Designed to educate and guide you through planning your final affairs. To give you peace of mind and ease the burden on loved ones.
Date Published:2023

Let's investigate electricity

Bailey, Jacqui,


Includes index. First published in Great Britain in 2019 by Wayland. "What is electricity? How does a circuit work? Why do batteries only work if you put them in the correct way? Find out the answers to these questions and much more"-- back cover.
Date Published:2021

The friendship blanket

Carranza, Leonarda,

Canadiana. "Aurelia has left her home, her Abuelita, and her Tía Maricela to move to Canada with her mother. At first she's excited about her new neighbourhood with the big trees. She loves her room, which Mami says she can paint any colour she wants. And she's looking forward to starting school and making new friends. But school isn't what she expected. Some of her classmates tease her for being different and she's left out of schoolyard games. She ends up feeling quite alone. With the help of Abuelita's blanket and the love and support it signifies, Aurelia returns to school with a new perspective and makes a true connection. Inspired by the author's own experiences, this story is a touching and age-appropriate depiction of what it's like to experience racism and exclusion, and what it means to make true connections"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Mooncakes

Seto, Loretta, 1976-,


Previously published: Victoria : Orca Book Publishers, 2013. "In this picture book, a young girl shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents"--
Date Published:2017

Being woke : social awareness or political overcorrection? /

Conley, Kate A., 1977-,

Includes bibliographical references and index. Making history or defiling it? -- The origins of woke -- Being woke -- "Where woke goes to die" -- Life in a woke nation -- Source notes -- For further research -- Index -- Image credits -- About the author. "Explores the tensions between people working to become more aware of social inequality and other issues, and people who believe this can become a misguided effort that undermines traditional society. It will describe what the term "woke" means, its evolving (and politicized) meaning, and examples of how "being woke" has manifested in recent culture"--

Date Published:2024

Moose, goose, animals on the loose! : a Canadian wildlife ABC /

Valério, Geraldo, 1970-,


A glossary of annotated entries for the Canadian animals featured in the book. An alphabetical look at Canadian animals.
Date Published:2016

Cursive writing

Dywer, Carolyn,

Grades 3-4, ages 8-10. "Children learn keyboarding skills early, but research suggests that handwriting practice continues to help with learning shapes, uppercase and lowercase letters, expressing ideas, and boosting fine motor skills. This Cursive Writing 3-4 workbook for 3rd and 4th grade students, combines cursive writing practice with quizzes on science, geography, history, literature and more. Other exercises expand vocabulary and overall language skills. This kind of enjoyable reinforcement learning is perfect as both a school aid, or as a great addition to kids homeschool teaching. The compact size of this kids workbook makes it the perfect travel companion for your child, to keep them engaged and learning on the go!" -- Amazon.

Date Published:2025

La lune des feuilles rouges

Rice, Waubgeshig, 1979-,

Traduction de : Moon of the turning leaves. Canadiana. "Dans un monde où le silence a remplacé le bourdonnement de la modernité, survivre devient un acte de mémoire et de résistance. Douze ans se sont écoulés depuis qu'une panne d'électricité mondiale a provoqué l'effondrement de la société. Dans la forêt boréale du nord de l'Ontario, une communauté anishinaabek perdure grâce aux pratiques et savoirs traditionnels. Isolée du reste du monde, elle s'organise, s'adapte. Mais les ressources s'amenuisent, et l'idée d'un départ devient de plus en plus difficile à ignorer. Un petit groupe mené par Evan Whitesky et sa fille Nangohns se porte volontaire pour explorer les territoires du sud et retrouver les terres ancestrales, sur les rives du lac Huron. En chemin, ils traversent des villes dévastées, des paysages métamorphosés, des routes effacées par la nature qui reprend ses droits. Ils rencontrent aussi des survivants habités par la peur et la violence, et d'autres portés par la bienveillance. -- back cover. "Douze ans se sont écoulés depuis qu'une panne de courant d'envergure mondiale a entraîné l'effondrement de la société moderne. Dans la brousse du nord de l'Ontario, une communauté anichinabée survit grâce aux traditions des ancêtres, mais ses ressources alimentaires s'amenuisent. Devant la menace qui plane, Evan Whitesky se porte volontaire pour mener une dangereuse mission vers le sud afin d'explorer la possibilité de retourner sur leurs terres ancestrales, dans la région des Grands Lacs. Accompagné de cinq membres de sa communauté, dont sa fille Nangohns, grande tireuse à l'arc, Evan entame un périple qui mènera les marcheurs à travers des villes dévastées et des terres reconquises par la nature. En cours de route, le groupe croisera d'autres survivants. Certains vivent en harmonie avec la terre�?� et d'autres ont recours à la violence pour veiller à leurs besoins."--

Date Published:2025

The other teachers : a guide to psychological safety among educators /

Robertson, Ricky,

Includes bibliographical references and index. Creating psychologically safe schools for educators -- Burnout and psychological safety -- Trust and fear -- Inclusion safety -- Learner safety -- Contributor safety -- Challenger safety -- Where do we begin?. "The goal of The Other Teachers by Richard Robertson is to enhances the readers' awareness, knowledge, insight, skill, and ability to nurture psychologically safe relationships with their colleagues. Any professional who works in schools may find it to be a helpful resource to create schools where everyone feels included, inspired to learn, appreciated for their hard work, and mutually supported through teamwork. The stories contained in these chapters were inspired by interviews conducted by author Richard Robertson with K-12 educators, superintendents, district administrators, school principals, paraprofessionals, school counselors, school psychologists, and education support professionals. Their experiences of working in psychologically safe as well as psychologically unsafe schools combined with research on psychological safety allowed the author to provide helpful strategies, practices, and tools for readers"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Daily routines to jump-start geometry, measurement, and data, grades K-5

SanGiovanni, John,

Includes index. Part 1: Why Jump-Start Routines for Geometry, Measurement, and Data? -- Part 2: The Jump-Start Routines for Geometry, Measurement, and Data -- Routine 1: See It, Build It -- Routine 2: Sorts -- Routine 3: Venns -- Routine 4: Find It -- Routine 5: Dots -- Routine 6: The Truth -- Routine 7: On the Move -- Routine 8: Views -- Routine 9: What’s the Order? -- Routine 10: That’s a Fact -- Routine 11: Volume Quick Images -- Routine 12: Close, Far, Between, and More -- Routine 13: It’s About -- Routine 14: More or Less -- Routine 15: This or That? -- Routine 16: I Would Say -- Routine 17: Asked and Answered -- Routine 18: Same and Different -- Routine 19: Mystery Data -- Routine 20: Not Quite Right -- Part 3: Where to Go Next. "Geometry, measurement, and data concepts play a major role in everyday life. Yet, when it comes to teaching math in the elementary grades, these concepts can be overshadowed by other content, like number concepts, computation, or fractions. Instead, what if these ideas about measurement, geometry, and data were connected to number and computation? What if they were featured content for bursts of engagement, reasoning, and discussion? The bite-sized routines in this guide are just that! The routines in this book are perfect for teachers looking for interesting and doable daily practice that engage students in geometry, measurement, and data to foster reasoning, critical thinking, and sense-making. Daily Routines to Jump-Start Geometry, Measurement, and Data, Grades K-5 provides routines that are practical, easy-to -implement, and meant for quick engagements to ignite thinking and reasoning skills while being adaptable to various content." -- publisher's website.

Date Published:2026

The school library manager : leading through change /

Woolls, Blanche,

Includes bibliographical references and index. PART I: IN THE BEGINNING -- Becoming a School Librarian -- From Then to Now -- Getting That Position -- PART II. GOING TO WORK -- Beginning the Job -- The Education Program -- Assessment and Evaluation -- Planning and Management for Growth -- Library Spaces -- Curating Your Collection for Growth -- Managing and Partnering with Personnel -- PART III. KEEPING UP -- Leading through Technology -- Professional Development -- Advocacy -- PART IV. LOOKING FORWARD -- The Future -- Appendix A. Mindset for School Library Innovators -- Appendix B. Interview Questions for School Librarians -- Appendix C. List of Student Volunteer Activities -- Appendix D. Elevator Speech -- Appendix E. Journals to Know -- Appendix F. Article for the Los Angeles Times -- Appendix G. School Librarian's Desert Island Toolkit -- Appendix H. Librarian Checklist of Reminders -- Appendix I. Your Library Website: It's a Destination, Not a Brochure!. "The seventh edition of this comprehensive school library management text expands upon the role of the school librarian, especially in the ever-growing digital realm, and highlights the importance of school librarian leadership and outreach"--

Date Published:2024

The reflective educator's guide to practitioner inquiry

Dana, Nancy Fichtman, 1964-,

Previous edition: 2019. Includes bibliographical references and index. Teacher inquiry defined --The passions that drive your journey : finding a wondering --Data collection : making inquiry a part of your teaching practice -- Developing a research plan : mapping out your inquiry journey -- Finding your findings : data analysis -- Sharing your inquiry journey : presenting and publishing -- Contributing to the creation of more equitable schools and classrooms : the why of inquiry -- On your way : becoming the best teacher and researcher you can be. "Action research is focused on the concerns of teachers and engages teachers in the design, data collection, and interpretation of data around an important question or "problem of practice." Although the roots of action research can be traced to the early 1980's, it's institutionalization as a form of professional learning has been more recent. Many PLCs make action research (or, to use the authors' preferred term, teacher inquiry) the center of their investigations. Moreover, many teachers are required to take a course on action research for Masters-level certification. The best-selling Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research has been used both as a required text in Masters degree programs and in professional learning. Those who have used previous editions of the book have been impressed by its clear, step-by-step description of the classroom research process, its authenticity -- as evidenced by the use of actual teacher voices and real-life examples, it's advocacy of collaborative teacher inquiry, and inviting style"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Mindfulness and acceptance in sport : how to help athletes perform and thrive under pressure /

Includes bibliographical references and index. Mindfulness and acceptance approaches : do they have a place in elite sport? / Kristoffer Henriksen, Peter Haberl, Amy Baltzell, Jakob Hansen, Daniel Birrer, and Carsten Hvid Larsen -- Helping athletes make good decisions through the sport lifeline and functional analysis / Gustaf Reinebo, Kristoffer Henriksen and Tobias Lundgren -- Helping athletes clarify their values and become grounded in their sport venture / Carsten Hvid Larsen, Gustaf Reinebo and Tobias Lundgren -- Helping athletes by present when performing under pressure / Jakob Hansen and Peter Haberl -- Helping athletes defuse and accept : thoughts and emotions are not the enemies / Daniel Birrer, Greg Diment, and Olivier Schmid -- Helping athletes commit to action : cold feet, crying babies, and early morning training / Mark W. Aoyagi and Jessica D. Bartley -- Losing motivation, career termination, reboot and an Olympic medal : working with a swimmer in the year leading up to the Olympics / Carsten Hvid Larsen and Kristoffer Henriksen -- Mindful of a new role : an ACT based sport psychology course for coaches / SÃ¸ren Svane Hoyer, Astrid Becker-Larsen, Jakob Hansen and Kristoffer Henriksen -- Keeping your eyes closed and on the ball : mindfulness in professional sports in the United States / Mark W. Aoyagi and Jonathan Fader -- ACT for adolescent athletes : a case study with a young basketball player / Kristel Kiens and Carsten Hvid Larsen -- Mindful sport performance enhancement in action : a case study with an elite football academy / Amy L. Spencer, Keith A. Kaufman, Carol R. Glass, and Timothy R. Pineau -- Caught in the trap of trying, repeat success : sport psychology dupport for the Swedish men's handball team in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics / Johan Ekengren -- Mindfulness-training in professional soccer / Anders Meland -- Nature as a source to gain perspective and experience / Anne Marte Pensgaard -- Self-compassion in sport for courage and performance / Amy Baltzell, Philip RÃœthlin and GÃœran KenttÃn -- When disaster hits : helping the injured athlete to accept and refocus / John Baranoff and Renee Appaneal -- East meets West : mindfulness intervention in Hong Kong elite sport setting / Hin Yue LI (Henry) and Ning Su -- Taking our own medicine : the mindful sport psychology practitioner in high pressure events / Kristoffer Henriksen, Carsten Hvid Larsen, and Jakob Hansen. "The goal of Mindfulness and Acceptance Approaches in Elite Sport then is to provide students, researchers, practitioners and coaches of sport psychology with practical guidance for implementing mindfulness and acceptance approaches in their work with athletes. Bringing together highly experienced practitioners and sharing their working methods, exercises and cases to inspire the sport psychology profession"--

Date Published:2020

Unsettling colonialism in the Canadian criminal justice system

Includes bibliographical references. Canadiana. Human to Human: A Poem Written for Pamela George / Chevelle Malcolm -- Part I. Settler Colonialism and Canadian Criminal Justice in Context -- 1. Memoryscapes: Canadian Chattel Slavery, Gaslighting, and Carceral Phantom Pain / Viviane Saleh-Hanna -- 2. The Destruction of Families: Canadian Indian Residential Schools and the Refamilialization of Indigenous Children / Andrew Woolford -- 3. Walking on a Settler Road: Days in the Life of Colonialism / Clint Augustine McIntosh -- 4. Colonial Mythmaking in Canadian Police Museums on the Prairies / Kevin Walby and Justin Piché -- 5. Original Savages Stands with the Wolves (Nolan Turcotte) -- Part II. The Colonial Violence of Criminal Justice Operations -- 6. “You’re Reminded of Who You Are in Canada, Real Quick”: Racial Gendered Violence and the Politics of Redress / Carmela Murdocca -- 7. Clearing the Plains Continues: Settler Justice and the “Accidental” Murder of Colten Boushie / David B. MacDonald -- 8. Killing in the Name Of: Police Killings of Indigenous People in Canada / Jeff Shantz -- 9. Elders in Prison and Cycles of Abuse / Paul Hachey -- 10. Gendered Genocide: The Overincarceration of Indigenous Women and Girls / Pamela Palmater -- Part III. The Bureaucratic Trappings of Colonial Justice -- 11. Moral Culpability and Addiction: Sentencing Decisions Two Decades After R. v. Gladue / Gillian Balfour -- 12. Cookie-Cutter Corrections: The Appearance of Scientific Rigour, the Assumption of Homogeneity, and the Fallacy of Division / Jeff Ewert -- 13. To Be Treated as Human: Federally Sentenced Women and the Struggle for Human Rights / Kim Pate -- 14. Earth and Spirit: Corrections Is Not Another Word for Healing / Charles Jamieson -- 15. Shit: A Poem Dedicated to All Incarcerated Sisters / El Jones -- 16. Incompatible or Congruent? Can Indigenous and Western Legal Systems Work Together? / Lorinda Riley -- Part IV. Creative Resistances and Reimagining Settler-Colonial Justice -- 17. Countering the Legal Archive on the Death of Neil Stonechild: Analyzing David Garneau’s Evidence (2006) as an Aesthetic Archive / Josephine Savarese -- 18. Ethics of Representation / Ethics and Representation: Dads Doin’ Time, Incarcerated Indigenous Writers, and the Public Gaze / Jillian Baker -- 19. In the Name of the Native Brother and Sisterhood / James Delorme -- 20. Spirit of the Stolen: MMIWG2S+ People and Indigenous Grassroots Organizing / Vicki Chartrand -- 21. Critique’s Coloniality and Pluriversal Recognition: On the Care as the Ecological Ground of Justice / Mark Jackson. "Canada's criminal justice system reinforces dominant relations of power and further entrenches the country in its colonial past. Through the mechanisms of surveillance, segregation, and containment, the criminal justice system ensures that Indigenous peoples remain in a state of economic deprivation, social isolation, and political subjection. By examining the ways in which the Canadian justice system continues to sanction overtly discriminatory and racist practices, the authors in this collection demonstrate clearly how historical patterns of privilege and domination are extended and reinforced."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Adult education and lifelong learning : theory and practice /

Jarvis, Peter, 1937-,

"First edition published by Croom Helm 1983. Fourth edition published by Routledge 2010"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. The person as learner -- The evolutionary and social context of the person The nature of the person -- Being and learning -- Learning social being: socialization Conclusion -- The learning society -- Globalization -- Emergence of the learning society -- Conclusion -- Education and learning -- The concepts of learning and education Formal learning -- Non-formal learning -- Informal learning -- Conclusion -- Learning -- The nature of learning Theories of learning Experience and learning -- Types and styles of learning -- Conclusion -- Perspectives on learning theory -- Paulo Freire -- Robert M. GagneÌ Knud Illeris -- Malcolm Knowles -- Jack Mezirow -- Carl Rogers -- Conclusion -- Developments in learning theory -- Learning and action Cognition -- Emotions -- Experience -- Ageing -- The whole person -- The science of learning -- Conclusion -- Teaching adults -- Conditions of learning and approaches to teaching The morality of teaching -- Conclusion -- The processes of teaching -- Types of teaching -- Teaching methods -- Teaching aids -- Conclusion -- Theoretical perspectives on teaching -- Stephen Brookfield Jerome S. Bruner John Dewey -- Paulo Freire -- Ivan Illich -- Contents -- Malcolm Knowles -- Parker Palmer -- Conclusion -- Distance education and open learning -- The nature of distance education and open learning -- The continued development of distance education into open learning -- Contemporary practices -- Conclusion -- Assessing and evaluating -- Assessing learners' work Certificates, credits, diplomas Curriculum/course evaluation -- The public value of learning -- Conclusion -- Curriculum theory and programme planning -- Studies in curriculum theory Programme planning -- Conclusion -- Practice, theory, research and policy -- Practice and theory -- Research and practice -- The relationship between research and policy Conclusion -- The professional preparation of teachers of adults -- The process of professionalization -- From semi-profession to the beginnings of professionalization Recent developments in the -- professional preparation of educators in -- both adult education and lifelong learning -- Conclusion -- Selected further reading. "'Adult Education and Lifelong Learning' is regarded as one of the most widely used textbooks about adult education. Now part of the Routledge Education Classic Edition series, this key title combines the practical and philosophical to cover all areas related to the topic, including how we understand people as learners, how to teach adults, curriculum planning, distance education and assessment. It doesn't shy away from complexity and asks difficult questions to provoke the reader into thinking about what lifelong learning really means. Not your basic 'how-to' book, it combines practice with theory and points the way to further studies and engagement in the field. With a new introduction by Professor Sam Duncan to contextualise the work, this is a must-read text for all education students as well as practitioners and researchers in adult education and lifelong learning." -- back cover.

Date Published:2024

Positive approaches to conflict at work

Tan, Suzanna,

Includes bibliographical references and index. "How can we sensitively manage different types of conflict to create a more harmonious and efficient workplace? Workplace conflict can arise when people with different backgrounds or values disagree on approaches, interests and ideas. This can result in inefficient collaboration and may even impact workers' mental health. This book covers a range of scenarios around how conflict at work can manifest and discusses approaches to managing these in the right way to improve motivation, productivity and the overall well-being of employees. It explores contemporary research, theory and models, and includes exercises for critical reflection to aid understanding. In so doing, it encourages leaders to take responsibility for addressing different types of conflict and how to do so with sensitivity. It also signals when other approaches, such as coaching, mentoring and mediation may be necessary and, when appropriate, signposts to internal formal processes such as disciplinary and grievance procedures. This accessible and practical book assists business owners, managers and leaders in effectively navigating conflict management within the work environment"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Battle divine, A : a dragon assassin adventure /

Slade, Arthur, 1967-,

Canadiana. Saskatchewan author. On a diplomatic mission, Brax and his rider, Carmen, encounter a ghostly vision of The Nameless Goddess. She's a part leopard, part crocodile deity, who warns them she is coming to conquer their world. Brax, in his usual snarky way, makes fun of her hairy legs and, after she vanishes, dismisses this threat. But things soon get a lot worse... When the duo arrives at the capital of the Akkad empire, they discover the emperor has been horrifically murdered by what looks to be an astral servant of that goddess, and his young nephew ascends to the throne. Both Brax and Carmen swear to protect the wetling from the Nameless Goddess. But power-hungry enemies circle the throne. Those dangers, along with the creatures sent from the netherworlds, makes protecting the emperor almost impossible. Their only choice it to battle this goddess face to face... Once they discover the true name of The Nameless Goddess, the hunt is on. Will they be able to destroy her before she rises to take over their world? - back cover.

Date Published:2024

The new rules of menopause : a Mayo Clinic guide to perimenopause and beyond /

Faubion, Stephanie S.,

Includes index. Introduction: Menopause today : what's happening to my body? -- Part one: Understanding it. What is menopause? -- Body changes from head to toe -- Perimenopause (or, are we there yet?) -- Premature menopause -- Diverse experiences of menopause -- Part two: Managing it. Hormone therapies -- Nonhormonal prescription treatments -- Holistic and integrative therapies -- Hot flashes and night sweats -- Mental health and mood changes -- When you can't sleep -- Changes in sexual health -- Pelvic issues -- Part three: Owning it and looking ahead. Finding balance, setting boundaries and embracing your power -- Embracing midlife changes and body image -- Weight management -- Breast care -- Strong bones -- Heart health -- Brain changes with aging -- Caring for your hair, eyes, ears, teeth, skin and joints -- Preventive care and screening. "The ultimate guide, offering real talk about menopause, straight, honest info for managing symptoms and the keys to optimizing your health for the long run--from one of the top doctors in the field of women's health and other experts from Mayo Clinic"--

Date Published:2023

Grieving brain, The : the surprising science of how we learn from love and loss /

O'Connor, Mary-Frances.

Includes bibliographical references and index. Walking in the dark -- Searching for closeness -- Believing in magical thoughts -- Adapting across time -- Developing complications -- Yearning for your loved one -- Having the wisdom to know the difference -- Spending time in the past -- Being in the present -- Mapping the future -- Teaching what you have learned. From grief expert and neuroscientist Mary-Frances O'Connor PhD, The Grieving Brain utilizes cutting-edge research to guide us through how our brains process love and loss-and how we can learn to heal.

Date Published:2023

Smart machines : how AI is changing our world /

Becker, Helaine,

Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references and index. Once upon a time ... AI's origin story -- The dawn of the computer age -- How it works -- A deeper dive into deep learning -- Transforming the field of AI -- Artificial intelligence gets real -- Crossing the line - when AI becomes uh-oh -- AI's vulnerable underbelly -- The future of AI. "Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to artificial intelligence and how this technology will influence humanity now and in the future."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Teacher education and play pedagogy : international perspectives /

Includes bibliographical references and index. PART 1. Teacher Education for Play Pedagogy -- 1. Introduction: Play Pedagogy Conceptualizations and Reflections on Existing Research / Eleni Loizou and Jeffrey Trawick-Smith -- 2. A Closer Look at the Maturity of Make-Believe Play in Quebec’s Kindergarten to Inform the Design of a Professional Development Program / Lise Lemay, Anne-Sophie Parent, Caroline Bouchard, Stéphanie Duval, Noémie Montminy-Sanschagrin -- 3. Play as the Work of Pre-service Teachers: A Case Study of Inspiring Play as Pedagogy in a University Early Childhood Program / Cecilia Maron-Puntarelli -- 4: Play Training and Coaching for Child Care Providers on How to Support Children’s Play and Learning / Myae Han, Martha Buell, Di Liu and Annette Pic -- 5. Educating Early Childhood Education Teachers for Play-Responsive Early Childhood Education and Care (PRECEC) / Niklas Pramling -- 6. Supporting Early Childhood Teachers’ Play Pedagogy: Methods, Processes and Outcomes / Sofia Avgitidou 7. Play-Based Teaching in Russian Preschool Education: Pretend and Digital Play / Nikolay Veraksa, Aleksander Veraksa, Margarita Gavrilova, Darya Bukhalenkova, Vera Sukhikh -- PART II A Theoretical and Practical Lens of Teacher Authentic Play Practices -- 8. Learning to Play-2-Gether: Building Positive Relationships with Children through Play / Caroline Vancraeyveldt, Sara Barros Araújo, Annerieke Boland, Soňa Grofčíková, Anna Klimentova, Ineke Oenema-Mostert and Manuela Sanches-Ferreira -- 9. Challenges and Dilemmas With Play-Based Pedagogy in Swedish Early Childhood Education / Maelis Karlsson Lohmander and Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson -- 10. Creating Preservice Teachers’ Playful Mindsets and Dispositions Towards Play in the US / Ruth Guirguis and Jennifer M. Longley -- 11. Advanced Block Play in Preschool: Implications for Teacher Education / Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, Cassandra Cullis and Marley Koschel -- 12. A Case Study of an Early Childhood Teacher’s Constructive Play Praxeological Transformation / Eleni Loizou -- 13. Themes for Teacher Education for Play Pedagogy / Jeffrey Trawick-Smith and Eleni Loizou. "Play has always been vital to the field of early childhood education, for teacher educators and early years teachers, as a pedagogy and way of organizing learning. With diverse perspectives from scholars around the world, Teacher Education and Play Pedagogy is a unique text focusing on teacher education for play pedagogy and uniquely blends research and praxis on authentically implementing play practices. This book is divided into two main sections: part one unfolds the different ways in which teacher educators have been preparing early years teachers to support children's play and consider professional preparation for a play pedagogy; part two provides information on how teachers take on different roles, act in diverse ways to effectively support children to develop play skills, to learn and develop. With contributions from across the early childhood spectrum, researchers present their empirical work through multiple forms of data with deep reflections and critical stances towards the play pedagogy implementation. Teacher Education and Play Pedagogy is a valuable text for early childhood education undergraduate and graduate courses, for early childhood education researchers, as well as an essential reference for professional development programs and seminars"-- back cover.

Date Published:2022

Am I cut out for this? : an educational leader's guide to navigating self-doubt /

Dampf, Elizabeth, 1985-,

Includes bibliographical references and index. The jittery innovator -- The empty empathizer -- The punching bag -- The struggling salesperson -- The mob mollifier -- The short straw -- The instructional impostor. "Self-doubt is a natural reaction to the load educational leaders bear. Using commonplace scenarios, Dampf explores how leaders can skillfully and confidently address these concerns"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Lakota

Bruegl, Heather,

Includes bibliographical references and index. Who we are -- Our lives today -- Our ancestral lands -- Carrying traditions forward. The Lakota peoples, often called Sioux, share language, culture, and history that still guide them today. In this introduction, readers will learn about who the Lakota are, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and the traditions they carry forward. Written by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Stockbridge-Munsee, this series provides a simple and authentic introduction to the unique cultures and peoples that have made this continent home for thousands of years, and are still here today.

Date Published:2026

I can do that! : a book on self-regulation /

Marnach, Kayla J. W.,

I Can Do That! helps children learn self-regulating techniques. Told through rhyme from a child's point of view, strategies are shared empowering the child to effectively learn and practice ways they can control their emotions and actions when they feel themselves becoming dysregulated. The questions at the end of the book provide an easy transition for counselors and parents to open a discussion, assisting the child in exploring ways they can learn to manage themselves. -- back cover.

Date Published:2017

Zen for kids : 50+ mindful activities and stories to shine loving-kindness in the world /

Burges, Laura,

"This classic way of sitting zazen in such a formal way can be challenging for children. A guided meditation at home with the family can help them focus. While children might feel self-conscious or a little embarrassed by this at first, I've found, from using these practices as a classroom teacher, that they can come to enjoy silence and stillness. It will be helpful to your children, to your whole family, if you develop a sitting practice of your own. Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese priest and peace activist, says, "If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace." This is an important reminder. We don't just claim peace and happiness as our birthright; rather, we rest in happiness and peace for the benefit of all beings"--

Date Published:2023

The disengaged teen : helping kids learn better, feel better, and live better /

Anderson, Jenny, 1972-,

Includes bibliographical references and index. "A groundbreaking exploration of the four modes of learning, revealing the root causes of student stress and apathy-with effective parenting strategies for kickstarting teens' inner drive. Some students advertise their disengagement openly, responding to their parents' questions with conversational dead ends like "My day was fine" and complaints like "What is the point of history? I will never use this in the real world!" For the past five years, award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and Brookings Institution's global education expert Rebecca Winthrop have been investigating why so many children lose their love of learning in adolescence. Now, weaving extensive original research with stories of kids who dramatically transformed their relationship with learning, they offer a powerful toolkit that shows you exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support academic and emotional flourishing. They identify four modes of learning that students use to navigate through the shifting academic demands and social dynamics of middle and high school, shaping internal narratives about their skills, potential, and identity: Resisters struggle silently with profound feelings of inadequacy or invisibility, which they communicate by refusing to do homework, playing sick, skipping class, or acting out. Passengers coast along, consistently doing the bare minimum and complaining that school is pointless, often because their classes don't align with their skills, interests, or learning needs. Achievers show up, do the work, and get high grades, but their achievement obsession can their erode self-worth, causing too many late nights and triggering mental health challenges. Explorers investigate the questions they care about and persist to achieve their goals, driven by internal curiosity rather than external expectations. Understanding your child's learning modes is vital for nurturing their ability to become Explorers. Anderson and Winthrop outline simple yet counterintuitive parenting strategies for connecting with a withdrawn child, tailoring your listening and communication styles to their needs, igniting their curiosity, and building self-awareness and emotional regulation"--

Date Published:2025

Canada & the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Isaac, Thomas, 1966-,

Includes table of cases. Includes index. History of the UNDRIP -- The UNDRIP -- Canada's relationship with the UNDRIP -- Canada's constitutional framework & the UNDRIP -- Canada jurisprudence on the UNDRIP -- Looking ahead. "Canada & the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples offers a comprehensive analysis of Canada's evolving relationship with the UNDRIP, from its initial opposition to its current efforts at implementation. The book explores the legal, political, and constitutional dimensions of integrating UNDRIP into Canadian law, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges this presents. Designed for practitioners, scholars, and policymakers, it provides critical insights into the intersection of international Indigenous rights and Canada's constitutional framework."--

Date Published:2025

Beyond the gilttering world : an anthology of Indigenous feminisms and futurisms /

Foreword / Natalie Diaz -- Introduction / Stacie Shannon Denetsosie, Kinsale Drake, and Darcie Little Badger -- Efflux / Maritza N. Estrada -- The rhythm of becoming / Dominique Daye Hunter -- Bendision / Ha'åni Lucia Falo San Nicolas -- Dilasulo walks / A. J. Eversole -- How to crush a butterfly in three steps / Samah Serour Fadil -- Mānoa / Ha'åni Lucia Falo San Nicolas -- Our Native languages survive us / Trisha Moquino -- La Posada Inn / Kinsale Drake -- Nixtamalización / Ayling Zulema Dominguez -- In the beginning, it's just you and me against the world / Arielle Twist -- Light the day / Maritza N. Estrada -- Sandstone ballad. / Danielle Shandiin Emerson -- Statement on diversity and inclusion / Heid E. Erdrich -- SWEETHEART / Kinsale Drake -- No wrong roads home / Stacie Shannon Denetsosie -- A lesson in love and insanity / Arielle Twist -- Exilio / Maritza N. Estrada -- The stolen drawing / Conley Lyons -- Dear lil' rez girlies / Danielle Shandiin Emerson -- festing rituals / jaye simpson -- The Oklahoma ocean / Chelsea T. Hicks -- April showers. / Danielle Shandiin Emerson -- A fuss over mush / Amber McCrary -- Amphibians made of apple / Amelia Vigil -- Sky Woman rising : a memoir / Moniquill Blackgoose -- Imprint / Cheyenne Dakota Williams -- Toppenish / Maritza N. Estrada -- A love letter to the land / Pte San Win Little Whiteman -- Observatory regard / Maritza N. Estrada -- homecoming / Samah Serour Fadil -- Signal from noise / Andrea L. Rogers -- Kahilinā'i / Ha'åni Lucia Falo San Nicolas -- Splice of genetic material / Amelia Vigil -- Beyond the glittering world / Shaina A. Nez -- Alfabetízate otro mundo : reverse abecedarian broke open / Ayling Dominguez -- If my love were a rez dog / Danielle Shandiin Emerson -- To become a woman, whatever that is but I'm Navajo, so I have to know, especially now that I'm thirty-seven / Amber McCrary. "The collection brings together twenty-two emerging and established writers whose poems and stories expand the imagination an. From a museum heist 177 years in the making, to lyrical explorations of love and loss, to a tale where language itself becomes the force that saves the land, this boundary-breaking, genre-bending anthology illuminates the power of Indigenous voices"-- back cover.

Date Published:2025

The amazing generation : your guide to fun and freedom in a screen-filled world /

Haidt, Jonathan,


Includes index. "A guidebook on avoiding smartphone and social media addiction"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

A perfect harmony : music, mathematics and science /

Darling, David,

Includes bibliographic references and index. "From the earliest of civilisations, humans have found ways to make music, whether through makeshift drums or artfully drilled bone flutes. But how did music - effectively little more than a series of certain tones and rhythms - become so integral to the human experience? Untangling the curious links between notes and number, musical perception, psychology and physics, David Darling examines the fascinating science behind music, from its Palaeolithic origins to the present." -- Back cover texts.

Date Published:2025

I spy A to Z : a book of picture riddles /

Marzollo, Jean,


"Cartwheel Books." Copyright date: 2007. Rhyming text gives the reader clues to finding objects hidden in the photographs.
Date Published:2009

Complex kids, simple solutions : how to raise resilient, confident, likeable kids /

Demark, Jenny,

Includes bibliographical references and index. "Complex Kids, Simple Solutions offers a research-based antidote to help you get to grips with effective parenting approaches. Penned by two child psychologists and a behavioural analyst, the book weaves together theories and principles from the fields of developmental, cognitive and clinical psychology. It offers proven parenting approaches, used by the authors over decades of working with children and families, and based on three essential fundamentals: Prepare. Teach. Motivate. The book explains how these concepts apply to almost any situation, from the mundane to the meltdown. Once you understand and master them, you will be able to tackle just about anything with confidence, precision and consistency. Covering everything from the morning rush to helping your child handle big emotions, from minimising screens to the proactive power of spending quality time with your child, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions is a reader-friendly, sometimes humorous manual that gives you practical solutions to parenting problems"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Voici Frederick Banting

MacLeod, Elizabeth,

Traduction de: Meet Frederick Banting. Canadiana. "Voici Frederick Banting : docteur, scientifique et gagnant d'un prix Nobel! La remarquable découverte de l'insuline par le Dr Frederick Banting a changé et sauvé la vie de millions de personnes dans le monde... mais ce n'est qu'une partie de son histoire! Quand il était enfant, Frederick Banting a perdu son amie Jennie, atteinte du diabtè. Aprés son décès, Frederick a grandi avec la volonté de lutter contre cette terrible maladie. Il est devenu chirurgien et a soigné des soldats pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Après la guerre, il a été médecin de famille et a enseigné à l'université. Mais Frederick voulait toujours aider les personnes atteintes de diabète. Un soir, il est frappé par une grande idée : une toute nouvelle façon de traiter la maladie. Frederick convainc un professeur de l'Université de Toronto de lui confier un laboratoire et un assistant, Charles Best. Ensemble, les deux scientifiques travaillent de longues heures et mettent finalement au point l'insuline. Aujourd'hui encore, il s'agit du seul traitement contre le diabète. L'insuline a été appelée « la plus grande invention du Canada » et a sauvé des millions de vies! - Quatrième de couverture.

Date Published:2025

Meet Frederick Banting

MacLeod, Elizabeth.

Canadiana. Meet Frederick Banting, whose work on the discovery of insulin saved the lives of millions of people in Canada and around the world! In this latest addition to the award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series, young readers will learn about Fred's early life, which inspired him to find a treatment for diabetes, his military service before and after his Nobel-prize winning discovery, and his incredible work to find a treatment for what was then a fatal illness.

Date Published:2024

Kid innovators : true tales of childhood from inventors and trailblazers /

Stevenson, Robin, 1968-,

Biographies of Grace Hopper, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Reshma Saujani and twelve others. Canadiana. Includes bibliographical references and index. Part 1 : Tech revolution -- Grace Hopper -- Steve Jobs -- Bill Gates -- Reshma Saujani Part 2 : Seas, skies, and outer space -- Jacques Cousteau -- Wilber and Orville Wright -- William Kamkwamba -- Elon Musk Part 3 : Cracking codes and saving lives -- Alan Turing -- Hedy Lamarr -- Jonas Salk -- Florence Nightingale Part 4 : Trailblazers -- Maria Montessori -- Madam C.J. Walker -- Walt Disney -- Alvin Ailey. "Childhood biographies of sixteen trailblazers in technology, education, business, science, art, and entertainment"-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Little word whizz : an interesting word for every day of the year /

Rowe, Meredith L.

Includes index. Learn a new and inspiring word every day of the year with this book, arranged into 52 seasonally themed spreads. Each fully illustrated scene provides a fun and supportive platform to introduce little readers to big words and extend their vocabulary, which studies have recently proven to be the biggest indicator of a child's potential later in life. Curated by a literacy expert, these 365 aspirational words will fire your child’s imagination, help them label their emotions and expand their comprehension. Each word is explained beneath in simple language to aid understanding and inspire a love of language.[Bokinfo].

Date Published:2021