Juvenile Nonfiction, People & Places
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We Both Speak English but…
by Heather Bradley
Two cousins. Two countries. One language - sort of Cousins living over three thousand miles apart (five thousand kilometers) enjoy many of the same things though they say them differently. One cousin wears a slicker, Wellingtons and carries a brolly ...
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First Gardeners
Norfolk Botanical Garden by Martha M Williams
Gardens help us to relate to the exciting world of nature around us. Gardens are a fusion of science and art. These spaces are a chance to connect with the four seasons- spring, summer, fall and winter. Different plants and flowers grow each season. ...
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The Purple Lion and the Spotted Leopard: There's a Muffin in My Boot
A Guide to Character for Primary and Middle School Students by Manfred J. von Vulte
Author Manfred J. von Vulte and Illustrator Shane Kirshenblatt bring to life the importance of character for primary and middle school students. Join Gary the Purple Lion and Larry the Spotted Leopard as they go to school and discover that ...
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Dare To Be Different
by Staci Crosswell
Being just like everyone else is boring, so dare to be different! People look different, think differently, and use different tools. Daring to be different means having the strength to be yourself. With examples including the way we dress, the tools ...
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Real World Kids
Thomas - Australia by Rebecca Evens
Have you ever wondered about kids living in far-off places? What their lives are like? If they play the same games? If the schools they go to are like yours? In this book, the first in the REAL WORLD KIDS series, you will meet Thomas, a young boy ...
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When We All Get Together
by Heather Bradley
From a mischief of mice to a loveliness of ladybugs, groups of creatures have beautiful, descriptive names. Join the Canadian wildlife in the maple tree forest. They’re all gathering together one by one—until unwanted pests arrive! When We All Get ...
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Oil's Quest
by Cody Nernberg
Inspired by Canadian oil and gas workers, Oil’s Quest is an entertaining and educational story that takes readers on a journey from the formation and extraction of oil right through to the manufacturing and purchasing of everyday products. Young ...
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Be Proud You're Canadian
by Corinne Isaacs-Frontiero
In this delightful book for young readers, Corinne Isaacs takes us on a fascinating journey into the heart of Canada. Corinne sheds light on Canada’s international industry, its’ history, scientific contributions, values, and Collective Society ...
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Noises of the Night
A Canadian Lullaby by Alana Pidwerbeski
The noises of the night Differ near, differ far They sing you lullabies Wherever you are. The oceans of the coasts, the winds in the North, and everything in between provide a backdrop for this Canadian lullaby. With unfamiliar noises made ...
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Stella's Stories From Around the Globe
Japan 日本 by Sheri Burke
Stella’s Stories from around the Globe: Japan is a colourful account of a seven-year-old’s trip to Japan. Part children’s travel-guide and part travel diary, Stella’s Stories looks to inspire other children interested in geography, cultures, ...
