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New Children's Non-Fiction

Nature All Around: Trees

Nature All Around: Trees

by Pamela Hickman
illustrated by Carolyn Gavin

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

by Michael McCreary

“Funny and powerful.” —Youth Services Book Review, 11/30/18

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You Are Never Alone

You Are Never Alone

by Elin Kelsey
illustrated by Soyeon Kim

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50 Things to See on the Moon

50 Things to See on the Moon

A first-time stargazer's guide

by John A. Read

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The Grizzlies of Grouse Mountain

The Grizzlies of Grouse Mountain

The True Adventures of Coola and Grinder

by Shelley Hrdlitschka & Rae Schidlo
illustrated by Linda Sharp

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Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville

Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville

An African Nova Scotian Community Is Demolished — and Fights Back

by Gloria Ann Wesley

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Stinky Science

Stinky Science

Why the Smelliest Smells Smell So Smelly

by Edward Kay
illustrated by Mike Shiell

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Why Do We Fight?

Why Do We Fight?

Conflict, War, and Peace

by Niki Walker

Walker offers clear, concise explanations of power and resource inequities, cultural divisions, the global role of the United Nations, bias, prejudice …

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Fierce: Women who Shaped Canada

Fierce: Women who Shaped Canada

by Lisa Dalrymple
illustrated by Willow Dawson

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Killer Style

Killer Style

How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History

by Alison Matthews-David & Serah-Marie McMahon
illustrated by Gillian Wilson

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Follow That Bee!

Follow That Bee!

A First Book of Bees in the City

illustrated by Scot Ritchie

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How to Become an Accidental Genius

How to Become an Accidental Genius

by Frieda Wishinsky & Elizabeth MacLeod
illustrated by Jenn Playford

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Stowing Away with the Vikings

Stowing Away with the Vikings

by Linda Bailey
illustrated by Bill Slavin

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Mounties for Kids

Mounties for Kids

RCMP Activity Book

by Tom Hunter

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Digging Deep

Digging Deep

How Science Unearths Puzzles from the Past

by Laura Scandiffio

“Scandiffio‘s overall writing style is engaging and easy to comprehend, making this a great choice for many library shelves.” —Youth Services …

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Bad Boys of Fashion

Bad Boys of Fashion

by Jennifer Croll & Aneta Pacholska

“An engaging look at men who helped make and break fashion history . . . With its richly accessible prose and visually captivating subjects, this wi …

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The Birdman

The Birdman

A Journey with the Underground Railroad's Most Daring Abolitionist

by Troon Harrison
illustrated by Francois Thisdale

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Out of the Ice

Out of the Ice

How Climate Change Is Revealing the Past

by Claire Eamer
illustrated by Drew Shannon

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Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate?

Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate?

How Animals Keep Warm

by Etta Kaner
illustrated by John Martz

"The simple text is the perfect length for a read-aloud and would pair well with winter-themed storytimes."

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True Tale of a Giantess, The

True Tale of a Giantess, The

The Story of Anna Swan

by Anne Renaud
illustrated by Marie Lafrance

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Dive In!

Dive In!

Exploring Our Connection with the Ocean

by Ann Eriksson

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Flow, Spin, Grow

Flow, Spin, Grow

Looking for Patterns in Nature

by Patchen Barss
illustrated by Todd Stewart

“The book is a different take on a familiar concept and could be used in multiple subject areas.”

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Kids of Kabul

Kids of Kabul

Living Bravely through a Never-ending War

by Deborah Ellis

With a succinctly written opening for each interview, Ellis provides valuable historical, social, political and cultural context. A beautifully writt …

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Hubots

Hubots

Real-World Robots Inspired by Humans

by Helaine Becker
illustrated by Alex Ries

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Critters for Kids

Critters for Kids

A North American Wildlife Activity Book

by Tom Hunter

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The Animals of Chinese New Year

The Animals of Chinese New Year

by Jen Sookfong Lee
translated by Kileasa Che Wan Wong

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Home Sweet Neighborhood

Home Sweet Neighborhood

Transforming Cities One Block at a Time

by Michelle Mulder

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Birding for Kids

Birding for Kids

A Guide to Finding, Identifying, and Photographing Birds in Your Area

by Damon Calderwood & Donald E. Waite

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Follow Your Stuff

Follow Your Stuff

Who Makes It, Where Does It Come From, How Does It Get to You?

by Kevin Sylvester & Michael Hlinka

“Educational, thought-provoking and highly appealing, Follow Your Stuff is not only a must-read for young teens, but it would also be a valuable res …

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The Law is (Not) for Kids

The Law is (Not) for Kids

A Legal Rights Guide for Canadian Children and Teens

by Ned Lecic & Marvin A. Zuker

"There is a gap in information about these topics for youth, rather than for adults about youth. [...] This book should be made widely available and i …

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Weird Creatures of the World

Weird Creatures of the World

by Tamara Einstein

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A Friend Like Iggy

A Friend Like Iggy

by Kathryn Cole
with Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
photographs by Ian Richards

A Friend Like Iggy is slim, the presentation visually inviting. The up-close, often full-page photos make it highly suitable for sharing. Readers/list …

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Voices of Change

Voices of Change

Young people speak up for tolerance, justice, and human rights

compiled by Avi Benlolo
with Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies

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Nature All Around: Trees
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic
You Are Never Alone
50 Things to See on the Moon
The Grizzlies of Grouse Mountain
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
Stinky Science
Why Do We Fight?
Fierce: Women who Shaped Canada
Killer Style
Follow That Bee!
How to Become an Accidental Genius
Stowing Away with the Vikings
Mounties for Kids
Digging Deep
Bad Boys of Fashion
The Birdman
Out of the Ice
Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate?
True Tale of a Giantess, The
Dive In!
Flow, Spin, Grow
Kids of Kabul
Hubots
Critters for Kids
The Animals of Chinese New Year
Home Sweet Neighborhood
Birding for Kids
Follow Your Stuff
The Law is (Not) for Kids
Weird Creatures of the World
A Friend Like Iggy
Voices of Change
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On the Blog

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Most Anticipated: Our Spring 2019 Fiction Preview

By Kerry Clare

The first half of 2019 promises glorious literary delights.

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Louise Ells: Short Story Stunners

By Kerry Clare

Collections that inspired her as she wrote her debut, Notes Towards Recovery. 

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Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books on Health and Wellness

By Kerry Clare

Books that focus on self-awareness—understanding personal strengths, recognizing sources of stress, making decisions, and evaluating choices

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Ariela Freedman: Jewish Canadian Fiction

By Kerry Clare

A recommended reading list by the award-winning author of the new novel A Joy To Be Hidden. 

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Awesome Girls in Middle-Grade Fiction

By Kerry Clare

A recommended reading list by Julia Nobel, whose novel is The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane. 

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Fierce: The Secret Life of Miss Freeman

By Kerry Clare

An excerpt from new book Fierce: Women Who Shaped Canada. 

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