Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Language
English
Description
Offers ten historical accounts of incidents in which geography or climate have affected the outcome of military conflicts, including an ancient Chinese use of a sandstorm as cover for an attack and Napoleon's disastrous encounter with the Russian winter of 1812.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Double Take is a fact-packed look at how science is tackling stereotypes. In the intermediate grades, students are likely to encounter and recognize all kinds of stereotypes. Our brains constantly use categories to sort and label the things (and people) around us -- both with good results and frightening ones. This book explores how we all use stereotypes and how science can help us to build more equal societies, where fewer stereotypes exist and...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Are you getting enough sleep? Are you sure? This engaging, fact-packed look at the science of sleep will make you think again. For something that all humans (and most animals) do for hours every night, sleep is not as well understood as you might think. Scientists don't even really know why we sleep! But they know it's important. And this book takes readers through just why it's so important, what your body's doing while you're dreaming, what happens...
Author
Series
Orca think volume 5
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
This nonfiction illustrated book for middle grade readers is an inspiring look at the positive and creative ways girls are using social media.
In Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Penticton Public Library can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Items must be over 1 year old.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service for new books published this year. Submit Request