Vanishing Habitats

Vanishing Habitats
Call #: J 759.11 Batem
by Robert Bateman

"In Vanishing Habitats, internationally famous artist and naturalist Robert Bateman shares his love and knowledge of the world’s habitats. Through his paintings and stories, he describes the threats facing all kinds of animals, ranging from Snow Monkeys, Jaguars, and Bison to exotic birds such as Roseate Spoonbills and Burrowing Owls. In this beautiful and inspiring book, he explains why these animals and their homes are in danger and describes what steps can be taken to save them."

Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers: one hundred ancient Egyptian jobs you might have desired or dreaded

Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers: one hundred ancient Egyptian jobs you might have desired or dreaded
Call #: J 331.70093209014 But
by Kristin Butcher
Art by Martha Newbigging

"What was the daily grind like for the ancient Egyptians? Imagine it's your job to carve elaborate tombs out of rock formations (it will take years to do) or man an army outpost in the extreme heat of the desert. You might have worked transporting some of the over 2 million stones for the Great Pyramid or engineered irrigation projects along the Nile. Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers offers an innovative look at the jobs that kept Ancient Egypt running for 3,000 years.


Among the 100 careers profiled you'll also find reed cutters (who worked naked), sandal makers (many went barefoot) and even embalmers (pulling out organs took special training). Whether prestigious or poor, Egyptians had to be tough, trustworthy, stealthy and skilled to get by.


Complete with a fact-filled introduction, a comprehensive timeline and playful illustrations throughout, Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers will inspire readers to imagine how they may have lived out their days as a member of one of history's most fascinating civilizations."

We feel good out Here

We feel good out Here
Call #: JB Andre
by Julie-Ann Andre and Mindy Willett
Photographs by Tessa Macintosh

"Julie-Ann André is a Gwichya Gwich'in from Tsiigehtchic in the Northwest Territories. She is a Canadian Ranger, a mother of twin daughters, a hunter, a trapper, and a student. In We Feel Good Out Here, Julie-Ann shares her family's story and the story of her land-Khaii luk, the place of winter fish. As Julie-Ann says, "The land has a story to tell, if you know how to listen. When I travel, the land tells me where my ancestors have been. It tells me where the animals have come and gone, and it tells me what the weather may be like tomorrow." Her home is an important part of who Julie-Ann is. She wants to help make sure that her environment is healthy, so it can continue to tell its story to her children and their children."

The Hunchback Assignments

The Hunchback Assignments
Call #: J SLADE
by Arthur Slade

"The mysterious Mr. Socrates rescues Modo, a child in a traveling freak show. Modo is a hunchback with an amazing ability to transform his appearance, and Mr. Socrates raises him in isolation as an agent for the Permanent Association, a spy agency behind Brittania’s efforts to rule the empire. At 14, Modo is left on the streets of London to fend for himself. When he encounters Octavia Milkweed, another Association agent, the two uncover a plot by the Clockword Guild behind the murders of important men. Furthermore, a mad scientist is turning orphan children into automatons to further the goals of the Guild. Modo and Octavia journey deep into the tunnels under London and discover a terrifying plot against the British government. It’s up to them to save their country."

Malice

Malice
Call #: J WOODI
by Chris Wooding

"Everyone's heard of it, but nobody's read it. Luke, Seth, and Kady have heard all the stories about Malice, a secret comic about a strange, awful world full of tricks and traps, and overseen by a sinister master of ceremonies, Tall Jake. But if rumors are to be believed, the children in this comic are real. Luke is the first to fall into this trap and Seth and Kady are the next to follow. They have left our world and entered the sinister comic book. The question is can they make it out alive? From acclaimed author Chris Wooding, a novel that's half fact, half comic and all thrills."

Houdini the Amazing Caterpillar

Houdini the Amazing Caterpillar
Call #:JP PEDER
by Janet Pedersen

"Houdini, a classroom caterpillar who loves an audience, performs his most amazing trick of all in this magical picture book. Houdini the caterpillar loves the spotlight. And he has the best audience any performer could ask for: a classroom full of children. But when his usual tricks stop amazing his audience, Houdini needs to come up with a new act—something bold and colorful, something daring and surprising. Something his audience won’t want to miss! What could it be? Kindergarteners won’t be surprised by Houdini’s final feat—after all, caterpillars and butterflies are in the curriculum of almost every kindergarten class in the country. And the book includes an Author’s Note explaining the metamorphosis process."

Good Night, Tiptoe

Good Night, Tiptoe
Call #:JP DUNBA
by Polly Dunbar

"The inspired Polly Dunbar wraps up her series about Tilly and Friends with two beguiling new adventures.

"I’m not sleepy," insists Tiptoe as Tilly gives him his goodnight kiss. Tilly tries singing him a good-night lullaby, but the rambunctious rabbit is busy banging away on his drums. It’s not until Tilly reads a bedtime story that Tiptoe finally seems to drift off. But who will tuck TILLY in and kiss HER good night?"

Call Me Gorgeous!

Call Me Gorgeous!
Call #:JP MILTO
by Giles and Alexandra Milton

"What kind of animal has a porcupine’s spines and a crocodile’s teeth; a flamingo’s neck and a toucan’s beak; a chameleon’s tail and a rooster’s feet? Has such a strange thing ever been seen?

Fun and unique—like the fabulous beast it conjures up—Call Me Gorgeous! celebrates diversity and the beautiful differences between all creatures. Its spectacular collage illustrations and humorous text will have kids laughing and guessing all the way through."

Carl's Snowy Afternoon

Carl's Snowy Afternoon
Call #:JP DAY
by Alexandra Day

"When Madeleine’s parents go to the Pond Party, they leave Carl and the baby at home for a cozy winter afternoon with a babysitter. But Carl and Madeleine have plans of their own— they want to play in the snow! After getting all bundled up, they sneak off to go sledding, build a snowman, and even make an appearance at the party and try sliding on the ice at the pond. Of course, resourceful Carl gets the baby home before her parents return—and the babysitter is never the wiser. Everyone’s favorite Rottweiler appears here in a wintertime romp."

Creaky Old House

Creaky Old House
Call #:JP ASHMA
by Linda Ashman

"For want of a screw, the doorknob was lost; for want of a knob, the door was lost…and, from there, comic chaos builds in a series of hilarious steps!

Linda Ashman (Stella Unleashed) serves up a heaping helping of humorous fun as one big, happy family bands together to handle a series of household calamities—and save their beloved home. Narrated in catchy, beguiling verse, and featuring panoramic art that captures fun-filled action all around the house, this is the perfect story for every child who feels there’s no place like home."

Princess Tea: parties and treats for little girls

Princess Tea: parties and treats for little girls
Call #: JPS 641.536 Sar
by Janeen A. Sarlin with Noelle Shipley
Photographs by Sheri Giblin

"Little girls are crazy about princesses! With Princess Tea, party-planning parents of their own little princesses can pull together nine different enchanting tea parties. Vibrant color photos provide inspiration, and brief instructions make simple crafts, decorations, and dainty edibles easy for anyone to accomplish. From Lotus Princess Tea to Cowgirl Princess Tea, each themed party is paired with recipes for tea, snacks, and dessert. Fairy Princesses can make their own magic wands, while Underwater Princesses feast on Buttered Sea Shells. This fabulous book is full of fun, fresh, and festive ideas to help grandmothers, mothers, and friends host magical parties that a little princess will never forget."

Papier-Mache Monsters: turn trinkets and trash into magnificent Monstrosities

Papier-Mache Monsters: turn trinkets and trash into magnificent Monstrosities
Call #: J 745.542 Ree
by Dan Reeder

"Celebrated monster-making master Dan Reeder is at it again in Papier-Mache Monsters, helping you create cool monsters from just a few simple materials and goof-proof steps for guaranteed success. Plus, there's more-you'll have access to all of Reeder's secrets for creating must-have monster elements, such as jaws, claws, horns, scales, webbing, tentacles, eyeballs, fingers, toes, gnarly hands and feet, and even perfect DROOL! Learn how to make a basic monster and you'll be well on your
way to creating more hideous creatures, beasts, dragons, and whatever else your dark side can think of!

Dan Reeder has been building papier- and cloth-mache monsters for more than three decades. His artwork has been displayed in art fairs and galleries all over the Pacific Northwest, where he has earned the appropriate title "Dan the Monster Man." He is also author of The Simple Screamer: A Guide to the Art of Papier and Cloth Mache, and Make Something Ugly for a Change: The Definitive Guide to Papier and Cloth Mache. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Visit him at www.PaperMacheMonsters.com."

The Roar

The Roar
Call #: J CLAYT
by Emma Clayton

"Mika and Ellie live in a future behind a wall: Solid concrete topped with high-voltage razor wire and guarded by a battalion of Ghengis Borgs, it was built to keep out the animals, because animals carry the plague. At least that's what Ellie, who was kidnapped as a child, has always been taught. But when she comes to suspect the truth behind her captivity, she's ready to risk exposure to the elements and answer the call of the wild. Listen. Can you hear it? She's strapping on her headset, jumpstarting her Pod Fighter, and--with her capuchin monkey at her back--she's breaking out!"

The Secret Ministry of Frost

The Secret Ministry of Frost
Call #: J L
by Nick Lake

"A half-Inuit albino and heir to a huge Northern Irish manor, Light has never exactly blended in. Since her father's mysterious disappearance in the Arctic, she's felt more alone than ever. Yet as she mourns for the father, Light starts to notice unexpected presences all around... Suddenly the mysterious world in which her father moved invades young Light's life with a bang. The Inuit folklore she vaguely knows comes alive all around her; the inscrutable, violent and sometimes horrific beings of the North seem to believe she has a role to play and, along with her tattoed butler and their new shark-headed friend, Tupilak, Light is drawn into an age-old intrigue between Setna, the ruler of the sea and Frost, king of the cold..."

Queen of Disguises

Queen of Disguises
Call #: J J
by Melanie Jackson

"Amateur detective and singing sensation Dinah Galloway has enough on her plate without having to worry about being pursued by a vengeful stalker. The red-headed twelve-year-old is in the running to sing in commercials promoting beautiful British Columbia. To clinch the job, Dinah has to get fit at a wellness retreat on Salt Spring Island. Veggies? Exercise? Yech Grudgingly, though, Dinah admits that her lifestyle could be a little healthier. Off to Salt Spring she goes, along with the two other finalists: one friendly, the other the last word in sulky. Her friends Talbot and Pantelli make their usual disruptive appearances, along with Dinah's ever-anxious mother and cool, elegant sister Madge. Hoping to shed not only pounds but her crazed pursuer, Dinah learns the true meaning of personal best--it truly is how you play the game, not whether you win or lose."