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Aviation nation : how Canadians contributed to flight and space around the world

Hood, Michael (Retired lieutenant general),


Aviation Nation tells the history of aviation in Canada in the context of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Intended for children aged 9 to 12, it describes an industry in the making, pioneered by some of Canada’s greatest leaders, bravest defenders, and most creative innovators. The book is a celebration of Canadian “firsts”—from our very first flight in 1909 to our first and future orbit of the moon. Topics range from mapping Canada’s remote North to the invention of pararescue, the G-Suit, the black box, plus those who pushed boundaries to become Canada’s first engineers, pilots, and astronauts.
Date Published:2025

Aviation Nation tells the history of aviation in Canada in the context of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Intended for children aged 9 to 12, it describes an industry in the making, pioneered by some of Canada’s greatest leaders, bravest defenders, and most creative innovators. The book is a celebration of Canadian “firsts”—from our very first flight in 1909 to our first and future orbit of the moon. Topics range from mapping Canada’s remote North to the invention of pararescue, the G-Suit, the black box, plus those who pushed boundaries to become Canada’s first engineers, pilots, and astronauts.

Date Published:2025

A look at metamorphic rocks

Brannon, Cecelia H.,


What are metamorphic rocks? -- How are metamorphic rocks formed? -- Different kinds of metamorphic rocks -- The importance of metamorphic rocks. Describes metamorphic rocks, how they are formed, how they are used, and their role in the rock cycle.
Date Published:2016

A look at minerals

Brannon, Cecelia H.,


What is a mineral? -- Elements and minerals -- What makes a mineral a mineral? -- The importance of minerals. Describes minerals, how they are formed and how they are used.
Date Published:2016

A look at sedimentary rocks

Brannon, Cecelia H.,


What are sedimentary rocks? -- The formation of sedimentary rocks -- Types of sedimentary rock -- Uses of sedimentary rocks. Describes sedimentary rocks, how they are formed, how they're used, and their role in the rock cycle.
Date Published:2016

A look at igneous rocks

Brannon, Cecelia H.,


What are igneous rocks? -- How are igneous rocks formed? -- Different types of igneous rocks -- Why are igneous rocks important?. Describes the igneous rocks, how they are formed, how they are used, and their role in the rock cycle.
Date Published:2016

A look at sand, silt, and mud

Brannon, Cecelia H.,


Describes sand, silt, and mud and their role in the rock cycle.
Date Published:2016

Do the math! : 10 fun projects using math


What do M&Ms have to do with geometry? What about probability and birthdays? In this engaging title presented by Scientific American, readers explore several math concepts through experiments and activities that fit right into the middle school STEM curriculum. Each project guides readers through gathering materials, set up, and execution of the project, as well as invites them to ask questions along the way to enhance understanding. Each project ends with an Observations and Results section to allow readers to clearly see what has happened. "Extras" show readers ways to expand the project further.
Date Published:2024

What do M&Ms have to do with geometry? What about probability and birthdays? In this engaging title presented by Scientific American, readers explore several math concepts through experiments and activities that fit right into the middle school STEM curriculum. Each project guides readers through gathering materials, set up, and execution of the project, as well as invites them to ask questions along the way to enhance understanding. Each project ends with an Observations and Results section to allow readers to clearly see what has happened. "Extras" show readers ways to expand the project further.

Date Published:2024

Dwarf planets : small round worlds

Betts, Bruce, PhD,


What is a dwarf planet? -- Ceres -- Pluto -- Eris, Makemake, and Haumea. There are five dwarf planets in our solar system. From Ceres to Eris, readers will learn about where the dwarf planets are found, the spacecraft that study them, and what makes them different from planets.
Date Published:2025

12 things to know about water access

Eberth, Kristin


Readers will gain an understanding about the news surrounding fresh, clean water and who has access to this limited resource.
Date Published:2025

Carpenter

Small, Cathleen,


Explores the many different jobs available in carpentry, from working on residential sites through commercial sites, working in the military, and beyond. It also explains what each job is like and the qualifications and training needed to land the positions.
Date Published:2026

Electrician

Small, Cathleen,


Working in the electrical industry -- Getting started -- Different jobs and different environments -- Specialized jobs for electricians -- Alternative roles for electricians -- Your career future -- More practical careers -- What's next? Your career checklist. This book will explain everything you need to know to build a career as an electrician. Explore many different types of jobs, their salaries, plus the training and qualifications you need to land them.
Date Published:2026

Working in the electrical industry -- Getting started -- Different jobs and different environments -- Specialized jobs for electricians -- Alternative roles for electricians -- Your career future -- More practical careers -- What's next? Your career checklist. This book will explain everything you need to know to build a career as an electrician. Explore many different types of jobs, their salaries, plus the training and qualifications you need to land them.

Date Published:2026

Firefighters

Doty, Abby,


Just in time -- What firefighters do -- All kinds of emergencies -- Types of firefighters -- Yarnell Hill fire -- Risks -- 9/11 firefighters -- Becoming a firefighter. This book describes the training and tasks involved with being a firefighter.
Date Published:2026

Police officers

Becker, Trudy,


Catching bombers -- Patrol and respond -- Fighting crime -- Secret service -- Collecting evidence -- Risks and challenges -- A deadly shot -- Training. This book describes how police officers put their lives on the line to respond to emergencies and investigate crimes.
Date Published:2026

Living and nonliving

Berry, Alexandria,


Living or nonliving? -- Living things -- Nonliving things -- Let's compare! -- Think about it. Is it living or nonliving? This concept can be difficult for young students to grasp. This book explains what to look for to decide if something is living or nonliving.
Date Published:

Forces

Hicks, Kelli L.


What happens when objects collide with each other. Simple text will help students understand forces.
Date Published:2026

Coding

Marquardt, Meg,


A world of computers -- What is code? -- Coding in the real world -- Coding for tomorrow. Describes the history and present day development of computer programming and the people that do it, ranging from students to professional programmers. Discusses the opportunities and challenges of high technology programs and their applications around the world. Includes a glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.
Date Published:2018

A world of computers -- What is code? -- Coding in the real world -- Coding for tomorrow. Describes the history and present day development of computer programming and the people that do it, ranging from students to professional programmers. Discusses the opportunities and challenges of high technology programs and their applications around the world. Includes a glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Date Published:2018

Asteroids and comets : orbiting space rocks

Betts, Bruce, PhD,


Asteroids : rocks in space -- Exploring asteroids -- Dirty snowballs in space -- Exploring comets. Space is full of cool objects such as asteroids and comets. Readers will explore the rocky asteroid belt, icy Halley's Comet, and many other interesting space rocks and the spacecraft that study them.
Date Published:2025

You are here : Canada

Gleason, Carrie, 1973-


Includes index. Welcome to Canada! Discover the landmarks that make Canada well known around the world-natural wonders, such as Horseshoe Falls and the Canadian Rockies, historic buildings, such as Notre-Dame Basilica, and striking landscapes, such as Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Date Published:2025

T-ball

James, Ryan,


Includes index. Introduces readers to T-ball, discussing how players train, what skills they need to have, and how they can become a little champ themselves.
Date Published:2025

Why are days longer in summer?

Davis, Jane R.


Summer bedtime -- Look at Earth -- When Is summer? -- The Solstices -- The Seasons -- Midnight sun. Kids think there's nothing better than staying up late in the summer-there's no school to get to sleep for, it's warm, and the sun is out late. But why is that the case? In this fascinating volume for young readers, this question is answered in simple, clear terms. The main content discusses how Earth moves around the sun, Earth's tilt, and seasons, all in support of the elementary science curriculum.
Date Published:2026

Summer bedtime -- Look at Earth -- When Is summer? -- The Solstices -- The Seasons -- Midnight sun. Kids think there's nothing better than staying up late in the summer-there's no school to get to sleep for, it's warm, and the sun is out late. But why is that the case? In this fascinating volume for young readers, this question is answered in simple, clear terms. The main content discusses how Earth moves around the sun, Earth's tilt, and seasons, all in support of the elementary science curriculum.

Date Published:2026