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La vie autochtone au Canada : au passé, au présent et au futur (Côte à côte à côte) 
Les peuples autochtones ont joué un rôle influent dans l’histoire du Canada, et ils maintiennent leur rôle encore aujourd’hui. En observant du passé vers l’avenir, la série La vie autochtone au Canada révèle les défis que doivent surmonter les peuples autochtones, célèbre leur diversité culturelle et souligne leur contribution dans l’établissement du Canada. Indigenous peoples have played an influential role in Canadian history and continue to do so today. From the past and into the future, Indigenous Life in Canada reveals the challenges Indigenous peoples face, celebrates their diverse cultures, and highlights the contributions they make in Canada.
Labors of Gen, The
Former circus performer Gen, heir to Arcadia Castor, and StormMaker Pollux must infiltrate the Elysium Empire and find the golden apples of Hesperides and the monstrous Cerberus for the Olympian Empresses, all while avoiding starting a war with Elysium.
Lady and the Octopus, The: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
Jeanne Villepreux-Power was never expected to be a scientist. Born in 1794 in a French village more than one hundred miles from the ocean, she pursued an improbable path that brought her to the island of Sicily. There, she took up natural history and solved the two-thousand-year-old mystery of how of the argonaut octopus gets its shell. In an era when most research focused on dead specimens, Jeanne was determined to experiment on living animals. And to keep sea creatures alive for her studies, she had to invent a contraption to hold them-the aquarium. Her remarkable life story is told by author, marine biologist, and octopus enthusiast Danna Staaf.
Lag Ba'Omer & Shavuot
What is Lag Ba'Omer?" Sadie and Ori ask their grandfather, who sends them off on a mission to solve the mystery. They learn the surprising history and traditions behind the holiday, and invite their friends and family to a Lag Ba'Omer picnic and celebration.
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon's vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.
Landforms (Beacon)
Landforms of the world provides readers with an in-depth look at the amazing landforms in the world around them. The books describe how each landform is formed and how it changes over time, as well as how plants and animals survive there. A two-page special feature highlights a specific example of the landform. Quiz questions encourage engagement with the text, while additional resources aid readers who wish to explore more.
Landmarks of America
Landmarks of America functions as an accessible and highly educational series of introductory travel guides to eight of the most popular landmarks in the United States. Combining history and science to study the making of the structure, each book includes an activity that supports an applied understanding of an engineering or construction concept. Readers seeking adventure or just further information will clamour to explore these precious national treasures for themselves!
