Juvenile Fiction, Nature & The Natural World
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Is the Sky Always Blue?
by Talin Kaloustian
Kids love to ask why things are the way they are. But a lot of adults don’t have an answer to one of their most common questions: why is the sky blue? It turns out, there’s some pretty complicated science that goes into making our sky the color...
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Elizabeth Explores Kitchen Science
by Betty R. Robinson
When Elizabeth’s new classmate shares that she has celiac disease, Elizabeth is eager to help. Her solution? Try making something gluten-free! But cooking isn’t always as simple as it looks. With encouragement from her mom and her own...
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The Fort
by Krista M Phillips
Sheep River Adventures finds 2 young brothers experiencing all the wonder of Mother Nature on the banks of the Sheep River in Southern Alberta. The boys learn about nature, animals, adventures, and even make a special friend. Included is a...
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Once Upon a Tree, There was a Change
by Marcia M. Holm
In the heart of the meadow, there are whispers of change. The animals, bees, and butterflies know it. But the leaves in the birch tree aren’t quite sure yet what’s happening. As they turn from vibrant green to golden yellow, the wind calls them...
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Arty the Arctic Tern
Starts with a Storm by Katie Donohue
Follow best friends, Arty the Arctic Tern and Lily the Lemming, on their migration adventures around the world! Way up at the North Pole, climate change is forcing the Arctic terns to adapt. When Arty learns that the biggest thunderstorm ever is...
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Goodnight British Columbia
by Niki Dorman
Tucked up in my cozy bed, My favourite jammies on. Big kisses to beautiful B.C. Before all the daylight is gone. All across British Columbia, people and animals are finishing up their days. See the orcas jumping high, the moose walking in water,...
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Leap Frog, Leap!
by Heather Lafleur
Leap Frog, Leap! tells the story of a frustrated young frog who is struggling to learn how to leap … with the help of a young red squirrel, and a shimmering blue bird … whose advice isn’t particularly helpful at all. A delightfully amusing and...
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Remy's Adventures on Prince Edward Island
by Natasha LaVie
Join Remy, the bearded dragon, as he explores Canada's smallest province. In these adventures, you’ll enjoy beautiful illustrations and poetry as he visits Basin Head Beach, attempts lobster fishing, and chats with Henrietta, the sleepy owl at...
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Lucy's Fantastic Flying Adventure
by Pauline Chan
Lucy is not an ordinary bear. She is a sun bear with a talent unusually rare. Her head sparkles when ideas appear. One day, Lucy has a brilliant idea to invent a flying machine named Marvel. Together, they embark on a fantastic adventure flying...
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Suzy Snake, Garden Explorer
by Sandra R. James
Suzy Snake loves her garden home, with its flowers and shrubs and vegetable plants creating a perfect place for her to enjoy the sunshine and eat the many yummy pests that live there, too. Life is almost perfect until a new family moves into the...
