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Love bites

Mercer, Sienna


The twins are in Transylvania, to meet their vampire family. Olivia is nervous--there's a lot at stake. But a smooth-talking boy is immediately taken with her. Ivy can't believe it--it's nearly Valentine's Day and her twin is spending time with a vampire prince!
Date Published:2011

Pink takes a bow

Jones, Christianne C.


Includes bibliographical references (p. 24). A chaotic school dance recital filled with pink costumes, from pigs to flamingos to ballerinas, is the setting for this funny book about the color pink.
Date Published:2008

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

Rowling, J. K.


After the death of his parents, Harry is begrudgingly inherited by his aunt and uncle. In the midst of drudgery and hardship, he receives a mysterious letter and finds himself off to wizard school, surrounded by a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand, and jellybeans that come in every flavour. This magical tale teaches students that the most important magic comes from inside - when they believe in themselves.
Date Published:1997

After the death of his parents, Harry is begrudgingly inherited by his aunt and uncle. In the midst of drudgery and hardship, he receives a mysterious letter and finds himself off to wizard school, surrounded by a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand, and jellybeans that come in every flavour. This magical tale teaches students that the most important magic comes from inside - when they believe in themselves.

Date Published:1997

Snow White : the graphic novel

Powell, Martin.


Once upon a time, an evil queen possessed a powerful mirror. It spoke only the truth, which often pleased the queen. But when the mirror reveals that the queen is no longer the fairest lady in the land, her heart grows cold. She seeks revenge against the beautiful maiden, vowing to destroy the lovely Snow White.
Date Published:2009

I spy ultimate challenger! : a book of picture riddles

Wick, Walter.


Includes end notes.
Date Published:1997

Secret mission #2 : legion of darkness

Farshtey, Greg.


When Hero Factory starts making things hard for villains, Blank Phantom realizes that the criminals need a team of their own. From every corner of the galaxy, he assembles an army of criminals. Their mission: wipe Hero Factory right off the map. Outnumbered and out-powered, the heroes Thresher, Von Ness, Stringer, Bulk, and Stormer must come up with a way to win-or else see the galaxy become an empire of crime.
Date Published:2012

When Hero Factory starts making things hard for villains, Blank Phantom realizes that the criminals need a team of their own. From every corner of the galaxy, he assembles an army of criminals. Their mission: wipe Hero Factory right off the map. Outnumbered and out-powered, the heroes Thresher, Von Ness, Stringer, Bulk, and Stormer must come up with a way to win-or else see the galaxy become an empire of crime.

Date Published:2012

Vet Volunteers / Homeless

Anderson, Laurie Halse


Reading level - grade three. Cats love Sunita Patel, and she loves them back. Since her mother won't let her have a kitty of her own, finding a feral cat colony is a dream come true. But Animal Control is going to destroy all of the cats unless Sunita does something drastic.
Date Published:2007

A guide for teachers

O'Connell, Susan.


The Math in Practice series supports teachers, administrators, and entire school communities as they rethink the teaching of mathematics in grades K-5. The series contains a Teacher's Guide, Administrator's Guide, and grade level books for grades K-5 which provide lesson ideas, teaching tips, and practice activities. --
Date Published:2016

Teaching first-grade math

Hunovice, Laura.


The Math in Practice series is a comprehensive, grade by grade professional learning resource designed to fit with any math curriculum you are using. It identifies the big ideas of both math content and math teaching.
Date Published:2016

Teaching second-grade math

Peet, Allison.


The Math in Practice series is a comprehensive, grade by grade professional learning resource designed to fit with any math curriculum you are using. It identifies the big ideas of both math content and math teaching.
Date Published:2016

Teaching third-grade math

Akers, Cheryl.


The Math in Practice series is a comprehensive, grade by grade professional learning resource designed to fit with any math curriculum you are using. It identifies the big ideas of both math content and math teaching.
Date Published:2016

Teaching fourth-grade math

Sammons, Kay B.


The Math in Practice series is a comprehensive, grade by grade professional learning resource designed to fit with any math curriculum you are using. It identifies the big ideas of both math content and math teaching.
Date Published:2016

Teaching kindergarten math

Myers, Marcy.


Introduction -- Counting and cardinality : numbers 1-5 -- Counting and cardinality : numbers 0-10 -- Counting and cardinality and place value : numbers 0-20 -- Counting to 100 -- Comparing numbers 1-10 -- Decomposing numbers to 10 -- Understanding addition -- Understanding subtraction -- Understanding basic math facts -- Exploring measurement -- Sorting and classifying objects -- Introducing geometry -- Exploring geometry -- Recommended children's literature. The Math in Practice series is a comprehensive, grade by grade professional learning resource designed to fit with any math curriculum you are using. It identifies the big ideas of both math content and math teaching.
Date Published:2016

Introduction -- Counting and cardinality : numbers 1-5 -- Counting and cardinality : numbers 0-10 -- Counting and cardinality and place value : numbers 0-20 -- Counting to 100 -- Comparing numbers 1-10 -- Decomposing numbers to 10 -- Understanding addition -- Understanding subtraction -- Understanding basic math facts -- Exploring measurement -- Sorting and classifying objects -- Introducing geometry -- Exploring geometry -- Recommended children's literature. The Math in Practice series is a comprehensive, grade by grade professional learning resource designed to fit with any math curriculum you are using. It identifies the big ideas of both math content and math teaching.

Date Published:2016

Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones

Schachner,Judy


When your a cat and you think you are a dog.Problems come your way.Digging for dog bones and claiming them as a prehistoric treasure.Leads him to an adventure.
Date Published:2007

Two pairs of shoes

Sanderson, Esther


A young girl, Maggie, receives a pair of dress shoes from mother for her birthday, she also receives a pair of beautiful beaded moccasins from her grandmother. Maggie has two pairs of shoes and she must learn when and how to wear each pair.
Date Published:1990

The sun, the wind and the rain

Peters, Lisa Westberg.


Presents side-by-side narration of the earth's making of a mountain, shaping it with sun, wind, and rain, and a child's efforts at the beach to make a tall sand mountain which is also affected by the elements.
Date Published:1988

Once : a lullaby.

Nichol, B.P.


Take a simple repetitive chant about animals being tucked into their own special beds. Add a series of finely detailed illustrations. There you have the combination of a children's bedtime story.
Date Published:

The Story of the Rabbit Dance [CD kit]

Pelletier/Jeanne


Book includes CD. A Metis trapper Jacques witnessed the creation of the Rabbit Dance. The moral of the story is --No matter who you are ,we are all equal.
Date Published:2008

Peter Fidler and the Métis [CD kit]

Dumont, Donna.


Accompanied by 1 compact disc narrated by the author, Donna Lee Dumont. This book is an excellent primer on Metis history and culture for middle years readers. It is the personal reflection of Metis artist and author Donna Lee Dumont on her direct ancestors, the Hudson's Bay Company explorer and mapmaker Peter Fidler and his Cree wife, Mary Mackegonne.
Date Published:2012

Better That Way

Bouvier, Rita


Book includes CD narrated in English and Michif. The moral of the story is -Believe what you say or don't say anything at all.Its better that way.
Date Published:2008