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Who's in Charge? : how governments make the world go round


What's the difference between a prime minister and a president? Why would the ancient Greeks think modern countries are not democratic? What's right about the right and left of politics? And where does all that tax money actually go? Get the inside story on all the big ideas and powerful people in politics with this book. Find out how laws are made, what happens behind the scenes in government, and how you can get involved.
Date Published:2010

What's the difference between a prime minister and a president? Why would the ancient Greeks think modern countries are not democratic? What's right about the right and left of politics? And where does all that tax money actually go? Get the inside story on all the big ideas and powerful people in politics with this book. Find out how laws are made, what happens behind the scenes in government, and how you can get involved.

Date Published:2010

Kangaroos

Parish, Steve, 1945-.


Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of this marsupial found in Australia.
Date Published:2000

Autumn the Falling Leaves Fairy

Meadows, Daisy


appeals to 2nd and 3rd graders. reading level : grade 3. Rachel and Kirsty love the fall! They can't wait to go apple picking, carve pumpkins, and take a hayride. But this fall, everything is going all wrong -- because Autumn the Falling Leaves Fairy's magic is missing! Can the girls help her outsmart Jack Frost and his goblins, and make sure that fall in fun again! Or will there be calendar confusion ahead, if Jack Frost gets his way?
Date Published:2013

appeals to 2nd and 3rd graders. reading level : grade 3. Rachel and Kirsty love the fall! They can't wait to go apple picking, carve pumpkins, and take a hayride. But this fall, everything is going all wrong -- because Autumn the Falling Leaves Fairy's magic is missing! Can the girls help her outsmart Jack Frost and his goblins, and make sure that fall in fun again! Or will there be calendar confusion ahead, if Jack Frost gets his way?

Date Published:2013

Black-eyed Susan

Armstrong, Jennifer


Ten-year-old Susie and her fathre love living on the South Dakota prairie with its vast, uninterrupted views of land and sky, but Susie's mother greatly misses their old life in Ohio.
Date Published:1995

First red maple leaf /, The

Zeman, Ludmila.


In the time long ago when Icehart ruled, darkness covered the land. A brave, young boy frees a bird who leads his people south where the trees shelter them.
Date Published:1997

Borders [graphic novel] /

King, Thomas, 1943-.


Snow Willow Award nominee 2022. This book explores themes of identity and belonging, and is a poignant depiction of the significance of a nation's physical borders from an Indigenous perspective. . On a trip to visit his older sister, who moved away from the family home in Alberta to Salt Lake City, a young boy and his mother are asked a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. Are you Canadian, the border guards ask, or American? "Blackfoot" When the guards will not accept their citizenship, mother and son wind up trapped in an all-too-real limbo between nations that do not recognize who they are.
Date Published:2021

Snow Willow Award nominee 2022. This book explores themes of identity and belonging, and is a poignant depiction of the significance of a nation's physical borders from an Indigenous perspective. . On a trip to visit his older sister, who moved away from the family home in Alberta to Salt Lake City, a young boy and his mother are asked a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. Are you Canadian, the border guards ask, or American? "Blackfoot" When the guards will not accept their citizenship, mother and son wind up trapped in an all-too-real limbo between nations that do not recognize who they are.

Date Published:2021

The Sun and the star : a Nico Di Angelo adventure /

Riordan, Rick, 1964-.


ages 10-14. audience: grade 7 to 9. Demigods Nico Di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus in their attempt to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure.
Date Published:2023

Spring /

Cartwright, Pauline, 1944-.


A look at the changes a new season brings. Rebirth comes with spring.
Date Published:1993

This is the way we eat our lunch

Baer, Edith.


Relates in rhyme what children eat in countries around the world.
Date Published:1995

The Bad guys in let the games begin: book 17 /

Blabey, Aaron, 1974-.


Spoiler Alert! Believe it or not, in this book you are finally going to discover the true identity. Isn't that amazing? .
Date Published:2016

The twelve days of summer

Andrews, Jan, 1942-2017.


Based on the familiar Christmas carol, this ditty heralds the advent of a summer that brings such wonders of nature as a sparrow's nest, garter snakes, and bumble bees. "On my first day of summer,/the sunshine brought to me/A song sparrow nest/for three." Lovely, lush spreads depict the verdant vistas of a garden brimming with life, including trees and flowers with faces. The pictures show evidence of an unseen child amid bucolic scenes. A list of facts that pertain to the plants and animals featured is appended. This melodic ode may fill a seasonal niche.
Date Published:2005

Based on the familiar Christmas carol, this ditty heralds the advent of a summer that brings such wonders of nature as a sparrow's nest, garter snakes, and bumble bees. "On my first day of summer,/the sunshine brought to me/A song sparrow nest/for three." Lovely, lush spreads depict the verdant vistas of a garden brimming with life, including trees and flowers with faces. The pictures show evidence of an unseen child amid bucolic scenes. A list of facts that pertain to the plants and animals featured is appended. This melodic ode may fill a seasonal niche.

Date Published:2005

Ghost circles [graphic novel] : book 7 /

Smith, Jeff, 1960-.


The Bones, Gran'ma Ben, Thorn, and their loyal rat creature cub venture on a journey through the mysterious ghost circles to Atheia, the old city of the royal family. One wrong step could change the valley's fate forever.
Date Published:2008

Pine Island home /

horvath, Polly, 1957-.


A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. Sisters Fiona, Marlin, Natasha, and Charlie McCready are left on their own when their missionary parents are washed away in a tsunami. Fortunately, their great-aunt Martha volunteers to have them live with her on her farm in British Columbia. But while they are traveling there, Martha dies ;unexpectedly, forcing Fiona, the eldest, to come up with a scheme to keep social services from separating the girls -- a scheme that will only work if no one knows they are living on their own. As weeks pass, Fiona takes on more and more adult responsibilities, while each of the younger girls finds their own special role in their atypical family. But even if things seem to be falling into place. Fiona can't help but worry that it is only a matter of time before they are caught. What she needs to do is find them a real guardian.
Date Published:2020

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. Sisters Fiona, Marlin, Natasha, and Charlie McCready are left on their own when their missionary parents are washed away in a tsunami. Fortunately, their great-aunt Martha volunteers to have them live with her on her farm in British Columbia. But while they are traveling there, Martha dies ;unexpectedly, forcing Fiona, the eldest, to come up with a scheme to keep social services from separating the girls -- a scheme that will only work if no one knows they are living on their own. As weeks pass, Fiona takes on more and more adult responsibilities, while each of the younger girls finds their own special role in their atypical family. But even if things seem to be falling into place. Fiona can't help but worry that it is only a matter of time before they are caught. What she needs to do is find them a real guardian.

Date Published:2020

Syrup Pails And Gopher Tails

Charyk, John C.



Date Published:1983

Canada's maple leaf: the story of our flag.

Owens, Ann-Maureen.


In this book you can find out how to make your own flag, learn about Canada's provincial and territorial flags, discover fascinating stories about flags from around the world and learn the right way to fly and display Canada's flag.
Date Published:1999

The Blood of Olympus : book 5

Riordan, Rick, 1964-.


Can be found in the grade 6 classroom as part of their classroom library. Nico had warned them. Going through the House of Hades would stir the demigods' worst memories. Their ghosts would become restless. Nico may actually become a ghost if he has to shadow travel with Reyna and Coach Hedge one more time. But that might be better than the alternative allowing someone else to die, as Hades foretold. Jason's ghost is his mother, who abandoned him when he was little. he may not know how he is going to prove himself as a leader, but he does know that he will not break promises like she did. he will complete his line of the prophecy:To storm or fire the world must fall.
Date Published:2016

Can be found in the grade 6 classroom as part of their classroom library. Nico had warned them. Going through the House of Hades would stir the demigods' worst memories. Their ghosts would become restless. Nico may actually become a ghost if he has to shadow travel with Reyna and Coach Hedge one more time. But that might be better than the alternative allowing someone else to die, as Hades foretold. Jason's ghost is his mother, who abandoned him when he was little. he may not know how he is going to prove himself as a leader, but he does know that he will not break promises like she did. he will complete his line of the prophecy:To storm or fire the world must fall.

Date Published:2016

Lego Ninjago : A Team Divided/The Search for Zane

West, Tracey,


two books in one.
Date Published:

Shooting of Dan McGrew /, The

Service, Robert W.



Date Published:1988

The Blood of Olympus: book 5 /

Riordan, Rick, 1964-.


Seven heroic demigods. One final quest. The greatest sacrifice yet. After surviving many deadly quests, Percy, Jason, Annabeth and their friends face one final challenge: defeat an army of giants before the Earth Mother, Gaia, finally awakes and brings about the end of the world...
Date Published:2016

The Baby-sitters club #1 : Kristy's great idea

Martin, Ann M., 1955-.


level 34 O. Can be found in the Grade 3 classroom as part of their Take Home Library. When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club -- a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they each love to do -- she has no idea how much the club will change everything. Crank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients...running a business is hard work! Kristy and her co-founders, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, are sure they can handle anything. But only if they stick together...
Date Published:2010

level 34 O. Can be found in the Grade 3 classroom as part of their Take Home Library. When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club -- a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they each love to do -- she has no idea how much the club will change everything. Crank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients...running a business is hard work! Kristy and her co-founders, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, are sure they can handle anything. But only if they stick together...

Date Published:2010