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The pumpkin thief

Hemming, Alice,


Various publishers. When pumpkins from Bird's garden start disappearing, Squirrel follows the trail to discover the identity of the pumpkin thief.
Date Published:2026

The sun thief

Hemming, Alice,


Various publishers. Squirrel enjoys the long summer days with his friend Bird, but as the days grow shorter and darkness comes earlier, he becomes convinced there is a sun thief until Bird sets him straight. Includes information on the tilt of the Earth's axis and its effect on daylight.
Date Published:2026

Let's meet the Ancient Egyptians

Hubbard, Ben, 1973-


Travel with one family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the Nile River as you hunt for food with fisherman's daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendant - soldier Hori - prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father in heaving stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more!
Date Published:2026

Travel with one family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the Nile River as you hunt for food with fisherman's daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendant - soldier Hori - prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father in heaving stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more!

Date Published:2026

Canada : we are the story

Wagamese, Richard,


Listen... The enduring words of a powerful poem by beloved Ojibway author Richard Wagamese are brought to life for the first time alongside stunning original art by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Together, they lead us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the nation--hearing the Ancestors 'in the salt spray of Haida Gwaii, in the screech of an eagle over the wide blue eye of the lake called Great Bear, and in the crackle, swish and snap of Northern Lights in the frigid air above Pangnirtung. As the poem speaks anew to today's youngest generation, it is an invitation to honor the past, find belonging in the present and look toward the future in this place now called Canada.
Date Published:2026

Listen... The enduring words of a powerful poem by beloved Ojibway author Richard Wagamese are brought to life for the first time alongside stunning original art by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Together, they lead us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the nation--hearing the Ancestors 'in the salt spray of Haida Gwaii, in the screech of an eagle over the wide blue eye of the lake called Great Bear, and in the crackle, swish and snap of Northern Lights in the frigid air above Pangnirtung. As the poem speaks anew to today's youngest generation, it is an invitation to honor the past, find belonging in the present and look toward the future in this place now called Canada.

Date Published:2026

The miniverse : a microscopic journey into hidden worlds

Gifford, Clive,


Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.

Date Published:2026

Meet the cephalopods : octopus, squid, cuttlefish, nautilus

Svedhem, Celia,


Translation of: Stora boken om bläckfiskar. Includes index. Originally published in Swedish in 2022. "Published in the Canada and the United States in 2026"--Copyright page. In this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book, discover a sea of fun facts and anecdotal stories of octopuses, squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Learn about their history, habitats, survival skills, communication and more.
Date Published:2026

Translation of: Stora boken om bläckfiskar. Includes index. Originally published in Swedish in 2022. "Published in the Canada and the United States in 2026"--Copyright page. In this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book, discover a sea of fun facts and anecdotal stories of octopuses, squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Learn about their history, habitats, survival skills, communication and more.

Date Published:2026

The Aztecs : the rise and fall of a mighty empire

Limerick, Anna.


Includes index. Discover how Aztec warriors trained for battle, why family life was so important, and how a great city was founded where an eagle was spotted on a cactus. Pore over breathtaking new artwork, eye-popping images of Aztec stone carvings, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this awe-inspiring ancient civilization.
Date Published:2026

Cryptids : uncover the secrets behind the world's most baffling beasts and curious creatures

MacFarlane, Tamara,


Loch Ness monster -- Bigfoot Wendigo -- Supernatural cryptids -- Horrifying Hoaxes. Step into the shadows of weird history and folklore with this captivating cryptozoology guide, revealing the truth behind the world's most famous (and infamous) monsters. Readers can investigate the stories behind legendary creatures, learning how scientific methods and detective work help separate fact from fiction. From deep-sea leviathans to shadowy urban legends, this stunningly illustrated guide encourages kids to evaluate evidence, analyze data, and form their own conclusions.
Date Published:2026

Loch Ness monster -- Bigfoot Wendigo -- Supernatural cryptids -- Horrifying Hoaxes. Step into the shadows of weird history and folklore with this captivating cryptozoology guide, revealing the truth behind the world's most famous (and infamous) monsters. Readers can investigate the stories behind legendary creatures, learning how scientific methods and detective work help separate fact from fiction. From deep-sea leviathans to shadowy urban legends, this stunningly illustrated guide encourages kids to evaluate evidence, analyze data, and form their own conclusions.

Date Published:2026

Guinness world records 2027


Includes index. Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world... and how you can become one of them. With all new content -- from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars -- the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone, everywhere.
Date Published:2026

Nature's partners : how plants, animals and insects team up

Perrella, Eugenia,


This beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book explores the unusual and unexpected ways animals, insects and plants team up to help ensure their survival. Explore eleven unique cross-species partnerships between mammals, reptiles, insects, birds and plants that increase the chances of survival for all species involved.
Date Published:2026

Why? animals : brilliant answers to baffling questions

Harvey, Derek,


Includes index. "Previously titled Did you know? Animals"--Cover. This exciting animal encyclopedia for kids reveals everything you need to know about the animal kingdom - all in an engaging question-and-answer format. Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about your favorite animals in this captivating fact book for kids aged 7-9. Why are flamingos pink? What's inside a camel's hump? How long does a tortoise live? This animal fact book for young learners answers all the questions that kids have about creatures big and small - and some they hadn't thought to ask yet!
Date Published:2026

Includes index. "Previously titled Did you know? Animals"--Cover. This exciting animal encyclopedia for kids reveals everything you need to know about the animal kingdom - all in an engaging question-and-answer format. Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about your favorite animals in this captivating fact book for kids aged 7-9. Why are flamingos pink? What's inside a camel's hump? How long does a tortoise live? This animal fact book for young learners answers all the questions that kids have about creatures big and small - and some they hadn't thought to ask yet!

Date Published:2026

Why communities need engineers : helping humans live together

Liang, Helen (Helen T.),


Water -- Waste -- Shelter -- Energy -- Communication -- Health -- transportation. Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how engineering has helped build successful communities in the past and present and what engineering innovations could look like in the future.
Date Published:2026

Built like a bug : how insects inspire everyday inventions

Joshi, Anjali,


A fascinating look at the ingenious engineering and incredible anatomical design of insects, and how they are inspiring scientists to create a more sustainable world. Insects are the tiny superheroes of the natural world: from the way they can camouflage themselves to their amazing teamwork, their incredible superpowers have been inspiring scientists for generations. And the more we discover about insect behavior--how they use energy, navigate, adapt, and more--the more they can teach us about how to live.
Date Published:2026

A fascinating look at the ingenious engineering and incredible anatomical design of insects, and how they are inspiring scientists to create a more sustainable world. Insects are the tiny superheroes of the natural world: from the way they can camouflage themselves to their amazing teamwork, their incredible superpowers have been inspiring scientists for generations. And the more we discover about insect behavior--how they use energy, navigate, adapt, and more--the more they can teach us about how to live.

Date Published:2026

The Algonquians

Noël, Michel, 1944-2021,


Translation of: Les Algonquiens. Discover the rich Algonquian culture through the photos, illustrations and text in these pages, conceived and written by Indigenous people. From their arrival on Canadian soil to the present day, the Algonquians have many stories to tell us!
Date Published:2026

Finding wild

Lloyd, Megan Wagner,


Various publishers. All the ways and places that wild exists in our world and where you can find it.
Date Published:2016

The unexplained : mysteries, cryptids, ghosts, and UFOs.


Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!
Date Published:2026

Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!

Date Published:2026

Why, how, and wow! : 150+ stellar answers to kids' top space questions. Space

Brisman, Andrew,


Introduction: Greetings, earthlings! -- Our sun and moon -- Planets in our solar system -- Stars and space rocks -- Strange space -- Getting to space -- Living in space. From the Moon's craters to the farthest reaches of the universe, 'Why, How, and Wow! Space' answers the exact questions kids are already asking--and a few they didn't know they had.
Date Published:2026

100 things to know about time

James, Alice,


Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.
Date Published:2026

Terrifying true tales : haunting histories, creepy cryptids, and scary stories from around the world

Towler, Paige,


Includes index. In these pages, you'll find TRUE stories to make your spine tingle -- if you dare. Read about a vampire panic in New England that had regular townspeople digging up graves. A hair-raising account of an ill-fated expedition to Antarctica -- and the ghosts it (reportedly) left behind. Plus, UFO sightings from the Middle Ages and the modern ages, mummies, Bigfoot legends, and an island teeming with thousands of snakes. There's something for every fan of the strange, scary, and mysterious things in our world.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. In these pages, you'll find TRUE stories to make your spine tingle -- if you dare. Read about a vampire panic in New England that had regular townspeople digging up graves. A hair-raising account of an ill-fated expedition to Antarctica -- and the ghosts it (reportedly) left behind. Plus, UFO sightings from the Middle Ages and the modern ages, mummies, Bigfoot legends, and an island teeming with thousands of snakes. There's something for every fan of the strange, scary, and mysterious things in our world.

Date Published:2026

How to survive in the age of knights : a handy guide to defending your castle, dodging the Black Death, and mastering the mayhem of the Middle Ages

Joyce, Jaime,


Includes index. You've been transported back in time to an age of formidable fortresses, epic sieges, and deadly diseases! How will you survive?
Date Published:2026