Hanaor, Ziggy
Summary: A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy's pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there's one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby - it's time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cicada Books 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The goal of the Healthy Living Module is to help kids build positive habits and encourage independence and confidence. Topics in this module include hygiene and routines, nutrition and exercise, mindfulness, and environmental awareness. Life Skills Academy is designed to help kids gain the knowledge and mindset to promote both personal and academic development. By working through each module...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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1 available in JPT Launchpad, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD HEATrofimov, Yaroslav
Summary: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Yaroslav Trofimov has spent months on end at the heart of the conflict, very often on its front lines. In this authoritative account, he traces the war’s decisive moments—from the battle for Kyiv to more recently the gruelling and bloody arm wrestle involving the Wagner group over Bakhmut—to show how Ukraine and its allies have turned the tide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Ricky and his wife Abby, who lost their home in the 2008 financial crash, are desperate to get out of their economic distress. When Ricky gets the opportunity to be his own boss as a delivery driver, they trade in their only asset, Abby's car, for a new white van and the dream that Ricky can work his way up to owning his own franchise. But the couple find their lives are quickly pushed further...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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2 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA SORCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD SORDuffield, Katy
Summary: "Ruby wants to do it all when twin fawns come to Rescue Ranch. It doesn't take long for her to discover that she's going to need a helping hand."--Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DUFHammad, Isabella
Summary: Midhat Kamal is the son of a wealthy textile merchant from Nablus, a town in Ottoman Palestine. A dreamer, a romantic, an aesthete, in 1914 he leaves to study medicine in France, and falls in love. When Midhat returns to Nablus to find it under British rule, and the entire region erupting with nationalist fervor, he must find a way to cope with his conflicting loyalties and the expectations of...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC HAMHarbridge, Paul
Summary: "A picture book about a girl who spends the summer with her family at a lake and learns to become more self-reliant."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HARHart, Joe
Summary: "Take command of your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and future with this groundbreaking book by Joe Hart (CEO) and Michael Crom (Board Member) of Dale Carnegie & Associates-the game-changing self-development organization founded by the author of the timeless bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2023
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Summary: Well, there's overprotective--and then there's Little Red Henry's family! A hilarious tale about what happens when a coddled kid asserts his independence. Little redheaded Henry's family treats him like a baby. They dress him. They feed him. They brush his "widdle toofers." But he's not a baby anymore. He's a little boy who wants to do things for himself. So with his family watching anxiously...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE URBAmann, Skylaar
Summary: Sophia loves finding fossils and digging up dinosaur bones. But she doesn't love the way all the grownups just want her to smile. What does smiling have to do with the very serious business of being a scientist?!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel & Friends 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE AMAGregory, Philippa
Summary: Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied the Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death ... Instead, Princess Florizella...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC GRESanders, Jayneen
Summary: "'No Means No!' is a children's picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries. This book can be read to children from 3 to 9 years. It is a springboard for discussions regarding children's choices and their rights. The 'Note to the Reader' at the beginning of the book and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: UpLoad Publishing Pty Ltd 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 613.6 SANDurvasula, Ramani
Summary: "Healing and thriving after or even during a narcissistic relationship can be challenging, but it is possible. It's Not You shows that the first step is to stop trying to change the narcissistic person, stop blaming yourself, and start giving yourself permission to foster your autonomy and sense of self outside of this relationship"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: "How did Puerto Rico end up in its current situation? A Spanish-speaking territory controlled by the United States and populated by the descendants of conquistadors, enslaved Africans, and indigenous inhabitants, this island (or rather archipelago) has a unique history. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo begins the book with an overview of the pre-Columbian societies and cultures that first inhabited...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Every outfit sends a message. This video shows how to send the right one at the appropriate time-without breaking the budget. Topics include the functional and social characteristics of clothes; the concepts of style and fashion; planning a wardrobe that accommodates work, school, and leisure; and shopping for value and price. Indispensable! Correlates to all applicable National and State...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Knowing how to clean is a basic life skill that everyone should have. Is there a right way and a wrong way to clean a house? No, probably not, but there are ways that are efficient, organized, and easy to maintain while keeping time spent to a minimum. Standards of cleanliness range from those who keep everything spotless, to those who only do dishes when there aren't any clean glasses, to...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: The kitchen is a warm and welcoming place, but there are dangers. Make your students aware of them with this video. Using examples and what-if situations, it explains how to safely use and store knives; how to operate small appliances and the stove without accidents; how to prevent bruises, shocks, and burns; and how to put out a fire (and when to simply evacuate and call 911!) The first step...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Tara's mother's emerald necklace has been stolen! Teach your students the dos and don'ts of washing clothes as the teenage sleuths try to figure out "whodunit"-and why the laundry room is the center of the mystery. A fun way to communicate some clothing care basics, like reading care labels, pre-treating stains, separating darks from lights, and dealing with delicates. Correlates to all...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: This video shows how to create a balanced vegetarian diet that incorporates fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Students will see Uncle Stevie-comedian Stevie Ray-help his nephew prepare a simple meat-free meal of black bean chili and cornbread. Discussion topics include the reasons for becoming a vegetarian, the different types of vegetarianism, ideas for meatless meals, key nutrients that...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Review of equipment to use for best results, including a demonstration of measuring techniques for solid, liquid, and dry substances.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: For those who have never faced deep-rooted emotional or psychological problems, it can be difficult to see why maintaining mental health requires more than the capabilities of any one individual. While personal accountability remains an important step toward wellness, the complex demands of society do contribute to mental illness and create obstacles to healing. This program examines mental...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Designed to be a happy place of imagination and cooperation, a playground is too often a danger zone of intimidation and violence. This program explores the educational value and social dynamics of play while emphasizing the importance of a supportive adult presence in the playground environment. Games and techniques used by teachers and psychologists to help children develop interpersonal...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: There's no question about it: the grocery-shopping experience can be overwhelming! This video will guide viewers smoothly through the process of planning balanced meals, making a shopping list, clipping coupons, and setting (and sticking to!) a budget. Helpful tips on stretching a dollar and sidestepping supermarket gimmicks are included, and food safety is emphasized. Essential viewing for...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Stephanie is throwing a dinner party for eight of her high school classmates. But what starts out as a fun evening turns into a terrible case of.manner murders! Presented in a mystery format, this fast-paced video will have students laughing and learning as they try to name all of the manner infractions that occur. A second try at the dinner party shows Steph and her friends on their best...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010