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Ève et bébé Mo (Hibou Hebdo ; 10)

Elliott, Rebecca.


Translation of: Eva and Baby Mo. Eva offers to babysit for little brother Baby Mo so her parents can go sky-dancing competition, and she enlists a couple of her friends to help--unfortunately Mo proves to be a handful, eating too much candy, making a big mess, and throwing a tantrum, and she and her friends have to clean up fast before her parents get home.
Date Published:2019

If the shoe fits

Mlynowski, Sarah.


Happily ever ... uh-oh. This time, the magic mirror swept me and my brother into Cinderella's fairy tale. Unfortunately, Cinderella broke her foot and there's massive swelling. The glass slipper won't fir, and the prince won't know she's the one for him. And it's out fault! We need to help Cinderella and save the day before the clock strikes twelve and the chance for a happy ending is gone...forever!
Date Published:2013

Happily ever ... uh-oh. This time, the magic mirror swept me and my brother into Cinderella's fairy tale. Unfortunately, Cinderella broke her foot and there's massive swelling. The glass slipper won't fir, and the prince won't know she's the one for him. And it's out fault! We need to help Cinderella and save the day before the clock strikes twelve and the chance for a happy ending is gone...forever!

Date Published:2013

Franklin's new friend

Bourgeois, Paulette.



Date Published:1997

Bleach : Strawberry and the soul reapers ; 1.

Kubo, Tite.


Fifteen-year-old high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has martial art skills and the ability to see ghosts, and his life is about to change when he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a soul reaper and protector of innocents.
Date Published:2004

Be safe on the Internet

Heos, Bridget.


A young boy named Aidan teaches his curious puppy how to stay safe online.
Date Published:2015

Creature of chaos (Wonder Woman)

Hines-Stephens, Sarah.



Date Published:2010

The Empty pot

Demi.


When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
Date Published:1990

Flood warning (Orca Echoes)

Pearce, Jacqueline.


In 1948 the Fraser River is about to flood, so Tom must get his family's dairy cows to safety before it is too late.
Date Published:2012

A bad case of ghosts

Oppel, Kenneth.


Giles Barnes and his family have just moved into a very strange house. Creaks, rustles, and fluttering sounds fill his bedroom. His mother insists there is no such thing as ghosts, but Giles decides to investigate. He enlists the help of his new neighbours, Tina and Kevin Quark, and together they solve the mystery and get rid of the ghosts for good.
Date Published:2000

One piece : Carrying on his will ; 16.

Oda, Eiichiro.


When Monkey D. Luffy accidentally gains the power to stretch like rubber at the cost of never being able to swim again, he and his crew of pirate wannabes set off in search of the "One Piece," the greatest treasure in the world.
Date Published:1997

Fueling the teen machine : what it takes to make good choices for yourself every day

Shanley, Ellen L.


THE BASICS. Adequate nutrients within calorie needs -- Weight management -- Physical activity -- Food groups to encourage -- Fats -- Carbohydrates -- Sodium and potassium -- Food safety -- MyPyramid -- FIND YOUR FUEL. Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Fat: light, low-fat, nonfat -- Less is not always best -- Key terms and definitions -- VITAMINS AND MINERALS. The facts -- Supplements -- Vitamins for special consideration -- Vitamin D -- Vegetarians -- The bottom line -- Key terms and definitions -- LET'S MOVE. Why don't teens get enough physical activity? -- So how much activity do you need? -- Ten tips for staying motivated -- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. What is a healthy weight? -- Overweight, or overfat? -- Weight loss -- The caloric balance equation -- But how many calories do I need? -- The scoop on fad diets -- Meal skipping and starving -- Need to put on a few pounds? -- Special considerations in weight maintenance -- EATING DISORDERS. Causes of eating disorders -- Who's at risk? -- Common characteristics of people who have anorexia or bulimia -- Behaviors of people with eating disorders -- Compulsive eating -- Medical problems and treatment -- Accepting your body -- Where to get help for an eating disorder -- Websites and organizations -- Key terms and definitions -- VEGETARIANISM. What is a vegetarian? -- Why be a vegetarian? -- The vegetarian food pyramid -- Nutrients of special concern to vegetarians -- Vegetarian recipe substitutions -- Being a vegetarian and eating out -- Being a vegetarian when y our family is not -- Summing up vegetarianism -- Key terms and definitions -- SPORTS NUTRITION. Eating enough calories -- How many calories do I need? -- Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Fat -- Water -- What should you eat before you exercise? -- What can you eat during exercise? -- What should you eat after exercise? -- Ergogenic aids -- Too good to be true -- Don't use these products -- Summing up sports nutrition -- Key terms and definitions -- FUNKY FOODS. Herbal remedies -- Functional foods -- Conventional or natural foods -- Fortified foods -- Manufactured foods -- The bottom line -- FAST FACTS ON FAST FOOD. Why is fast food considered unhealthy? -- What to watch out for when eating out -- How to make better fast-food choices -- MEAL PLANNING. Breakfast -- How does this stack up? -- Lunch -- Snacking -- Dinner -- Quick meals to make at home -- Quick meals to pick up and eat at home -- Eating out -- Balancing your choices -- COOK IT. Food labels -- Health claims -- Is organic worth it? -- Safe food handling -- Our recipes and understanding nutrient analysis -- APPENDICES. Recommended dietary intakes -- Approximate caloric expenditure per minute for various physical activities. Addressing the growing trend of teenagers whose eating habits keep fast-food restaurants flourishing but do little to keep the kids themselves in shape, this guide presents parents with the tools to ensure the daily health of their children. Providing the latest information on a wide range of food topics, this handbook covers everything from carbohydrates to eating disorders and vitamins, discussing each aspect sensitively and suggesting the ultimate new frontier for busy teens—cooking their meals themselves. This updated edition contains an expanded section on portion distortion, fitness for health, and how to read food labels, while outlining the latest studies, statistics, nutrition guidelines, and health information. New recipes, tips on creating shopping lists, and meal-planning ideas are included and vegetarian and vegan issues for teens are addressed. With sections on weight management, sports nutrition, and vital facts on fast food, this is the ideal companion for parents watching out for their kids’ diets.
Date Published:2011

THE BASICS. Adequate nutrients within calorie needs -- Weight management -- Physical activity -- Food groups to encourage -- Fats -- Carbohydrates -- Sodium and potassium -- Food safety -- MyPyramid -- FIND YOUR FUEL. Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Fat: light, low-fat, nonfat -- Less is not always best -- Key terms and definitions -- VITAMINS AND MINERALS. The facts -- Supplements -- Vitamins for special consideration -- Vitamin D -- Vegetarians -- The bottom line -- Key terms and definitions -- LET'S MOVE. Why don't teens get enough physical activity? -- So how much activity do you need? -- Ten tips for staying motivated -- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. What is a healthy weight? -- Overweight, or overfat? -- Weight loss -- The caloric balance equation -- But how many calories do I need? -- The scoop on fad diets -- Meal skipping and starving -- Need to put on a few pounds? -- Special considerations in weight maintenance -- EATING DISORDERS. Causes of eating disorders -- Who's at risk? -- Common characteristics of people who have anorexia or bulimia -- Behaviors of people with eating disorders -- Compulsive eating -- Medical problems and treatment -- Accepting your body -- Where to get help for an eating disorder -- Websites and organizations -- Key terms and definitions -- VEGETARIANISM. What is a vegetarian? -- Why be a vegetarian? -- The vegetarian food pyramid -- Nutrients of special concern to vegetarians -- Vegetarian recipe substitutions -- Being a vegetarian and eating out -- Being a vegetarian when y our family is not -- Summing up vegetarianism -- Key terms and definitions -- SPORTS NUTRITION. Eating enough calories -- How many calories do I need? -- Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Fat -- Water -- What should you eat before you exercise? -- What can you eat during exercise? -- What should you eat after exercise? -- Ergogenic aids -- Too good to be true -- Don't use these products -- Summing up sports nutrition -- Key terms and definitions -- FUNKY FOODS. Herbal remedies -- Functional foods -- Conventional or natural foods -- Fortified foods -- Manufactured foods -- The bottom line -- FAST FACTS ON FAST FOOD. Why is fast food considered unhealthy? -- What to watch out for when eating out -- How to make better fast-food choices -- MEAL PLANNING. Breakfast -- How does this stack up? -- Lunch -- Snacking -- Dinner -- Quick meals to make at home -- Quick meals to pick up and eat at home -- Eating out -- Balancing your choices -- COOK IT. Food labels -- Health claims -- Is organic worth it? -- Safe food handling -- Our recipes and understanding nutrient analysis -- APPENDICES. Recommended dietary intakes -- Approximate caloric expenditure per minute for various physical activities. Addressing the growing trend of teenagers whose eating habits keep fast-food restaurants flourishing but do little to keep the kids themselves in shape, this guide presents parents with the tools to ensure the daily health of their children. Providing the latest information on a wide range of food topics, this handbook covers everything from carbohydrates to eating disorders and vitamins, discussing each aspect sensitively and suggesting the ultimate new frontier for busy teens—cooking their meals themselves. This updated edition contains an expanded section on portion distortion, fitness for health, and how to read food labels, while outlining the latest studies, statistics, nutrition guidelines, and health information. New recipes, tips on creating shopping lists, and meal-planning ideas are included and vegetarian and vegan issues for teens are addressed. With sections on weight management, sports nutrition, and vital facts on fast food, this is the ideal companion for parents watching out for their kids’ diets.

Date Published:2011

Black potatoes : The story of the great Irish famine, 1845-1850

Bartoletti, Susan Campbell.



Date Published:2001

Living in North Korea

Allen, John, 1957-,


Despite being a nation so frequently in the headlines, North Korea remains a mystery to most outsiders. Its leader, Kim Jong Un, rules a society marked by extremes, with government officials living in luxury while the general populace struggles to avoid starvation. This book examines the details of daily life under an oppressive and secretive dictatorship.
Date Published:2019

Teenage refugees from China speak out

She, Colleen.


[compiled by] Colleen She.ill. (some col.), map ;Includes bibliographical references and index.
Date Published:1995

Dogs

Ganeri, Anita., 1961-


What do dogs look like? -- Dog babies -- Choosing your dog -- Growing up -- Things to get ready -- Welcome home -- Feeding time -- Playing with your dog -- Training your dog -- Family pet -- A healthy dog -- Old age -- Useful tips -- Fact file -- Glossary.
Date Published:2009

Hockey superstars amazing forwards

Duplacey, James.



Date Published:1996

Messenger of fear ( Messenger of fear ; 1)

Grant, Michael.


Mara wakes up in a graveyard. All her memories are gone, but something tells her she is still alive. Then a haunting boy appears in black who is too beautiful not to be real. He is the Messenger of Fear. He uncovers the cruelty that goes unpunished and offers the wicked a game for redemption. Win, and they can go free. Lose, and they will live out their greatest fear. Mara has been chosen as his new apprentice. And before she can ask why, the games begin.
Date Published:2015

Mara wakes up in a graveyard. All her memories are gone, but something tells her she is still alive. Then a haunting boy appears in black who is too beautiful not to be real. He is the Messenger of Fear. He uncovers the cruelty that goes unpunished and offers the wicked a game for redemption. Win, and they can go free. Lose, and they will live out their greatest fear. Mara has been chosen as his new apprentice. And before she can ask why, the games begin.

Date Published:2015

Canadian Artists : Scholastic Canada Biographies.

Trottier, Maxine.



Date Published:

The impact of travel and transportation

Dickmann, Nancy.


"Modern transportation lets us travel farther and faster than ever before, but these developments have come at a cost. This book explores ways we can move around without harming the planet. Case studies show how scientists are working on cleaner fuels and new forms of transportation in order to prevent pollution, which affects people's health, and greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Find out how we can contribute by changing our own transportation habits"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

"Modern transportation lets us travel farther and faster than ever before, but these developments have come at a cost. This book explores ways we can move around without harming the planet. Case studies show how scientists are working on cleaner fuels and new forms of transportation in order to prevent pollution, which affects people's health, and greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Find out how we can contribute by changing our own transportation habits"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Africa unchained : Blueprint for Africa's future. The.

Ayittey, George B. N.



Date Published:2005