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Lost at Windy River : a true story of survival / by Rathgeber, Trina,author.; Pete, Alina,illustrator.(CARDINAL)882241; Dolan, Jillian,colourist.; Orca Book Publishers,publisher.(CARDINAL)889571;
"In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse gets lost in a fierce snowstorm while checking her family's trapline in northern Canada. Separated from her sled dogs, and without food or supplies, Ilse finds herself alone in the unforgiving barrens. She survives freezing temperatures, encounters with wild animals, snow blindness and frostbite. She must rely on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge passed down from her family, and her connection to the land and animals, if she hopes to find her way home. This true story of survival is written by Ilse's granddaughter."--"This graphic novel for middle-grade readers tells the true story of how a young Indigenous girl survives nine days lost in a snowstorm in Northern Canada."--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Graphic novels.; Nonfiction comics.; Biographical comics.; Schweder, Ilse; Schweder, Ilse; Wilderness survival; Wilderness survival; Indigenous children; Indigenous children; Naturalness (Environmental sciences);
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 17
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Here to stay / by Anderson, Catherine(Adeline Catherine)(CARDINAL)346006;
Horseman Zach Harrigan begins training a mini guide horse for the blind, never expecting that it will lead him to Mandy Pajeck, who cares for her blind younger brother and is everything he has ever wanted in a woman.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Harrigan family (Fictitious characters); Horse trainers; Ranchers; Siblings; Blind children; Miniature horses; Animals as aids for people with disabilities; Man-woman relationships; Siblings.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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From head to toe [braille] [board book] / by Carle, Eric.(CARDINAL)151703; National Braille Press.(CARDINAL)180775;
Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.
Subjects: Blind; Board books; Braille books; Exercise; Physical fitness;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The blind side : and, Dolphin tale. [videorecording] /
Blind side (2009, 128 min.): Based on the real-life story of Michael Oher's growth from homeless teen into a blue-chip football star.Dolphin tale (2011, 113 min.): A boy finds an injured dolphin named Winter and with the boy's devotion and the help of others, the dolphin receives a second chance at life.Blind Side: directed by John Lee Hancock.Dolphin tale: directed by Charles Martin Smith.Blind side: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Kathy Bates.Dolphin tale: Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Kris Kristofferson, Morgan Freeman.Blind side (2009, 128 min.): Based on the real-life story of Michael Oher's growth from homeless teen into a blue-chip football star.Dolphin tale (2011, 113 min.): A boy finds an injured dolphin named Winter and with the boy's devotion and the help of others, the dolphin receives a second chance at life.Digital video disc.DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.0.In English, French or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish.
Subjects: Family films.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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My new glasses : how my favorite frames help me see / by Haraštová, Helena,author.; Kobern, Ana,illustrator.;
Introduction -- What happens in your eyes? -- At the ophthalmologist's -- How do glasses work? -- With glasses... -- Blind past -- Wow, I can see! -- Glasses for everyone -- How to choose the right glasses -- Famous visually impaired people -- Glasses of the future -- Challenging days -- Looking after our eyes -- Vision in the animal kingdom -- We wear glasses - That's fantastic!In this book, you'll learn everything you've always wanted to know about your new aid--how eyesight works, how the doctor figured out you see poorly, who invented the very first glasses and what they looked like, what glasses of the future will be able to do, and much more.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Informational works.; Illustrated works.; Eyeglasses; Vision;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Auch Zwerge haben klein angefangen [videorecording] by Herzog, Werner,1942-; Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.(CARDINAL)340087; Werner Herzog Filmproduktion.;
Cinematographer, Thomas Mauch ; editor, Beate Mainka-Jellinhgaus.Helmut Döring, Gerd Gickel, Paul Glauer, Erna Gschwendtner, Gisela Hertwig, Gerhard März, Hertel Minkner, Alfredo PPiccini, Gertraud Piccini, Brigitte Saar, Marianne Saar, Erna Smolarz, Lajos Zsarnoczay."The inmates have taken over an institution in a bleak and savage world in which everyone's a dwarf. As one of the institution's directors holds a rebel hostage while issuing orders for calm, the other inmates run amok, smashing equipment, setting fires, fighting for power and tormenting two blind prisoners. In this land of reversed proportions, these revolutionary outcasts not only destroy the symbols of civilization-- cars, typewriters and dinner plates-- but trees and flowers and animals as well."--Container.DVD.
Subjects: Dwarfs (Folklore); Feature films.; Feature films; Inmates of institutions; Revolutions; Violence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tiger in trouble! : and more true stories of amazing animal rescues / by Halls, Kelly Milner,1957-(CARDINAL)317862;
Includes bibliographical references (page 111) and index.Presents three true stories about caring humans who saved a blind tiger, an albino bat, and a trio of down-on-their-luck monkeys.600LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Animal behavior; Bats; Human-animal relationships; Monkeys; Tiger; Wildlife rescue;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 14
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Unlikely loves : 43 heartwarming true stories from the animal kingdom / by Holland, Jennifer S.(CARDINAL)597085;
Includes bibliographical references and filmography (pages 222-223).The Great Dane and the fawn -- The old mare and the dog -- The terrier and the duckling -- The donkey and the sheep -- The Pekin duck and the pit bull -- The blind boxer and the goose -- The girl and the moose -- The piglet and the boxer -- The mama mutt and the kittens -- The hen and the pups -- The goat and the pit bull -- The spotted lamb and the Dalmatian -- The piglet and the Rottweiler -- The giraffe and the goat -- The dolphin and the sea lion -- The tiny calf and the farm dogs -- The boy and the marmots -- The fawn and the woodland friends -- The tortoise and the puppies -- The miniature horse and the capybara -- The bull and the horse -- The owl and the pussycat -- The fox and the hound -- The turkey and the deer -- The badger and the fox -- The dolphin and the stray cat -- The macaque, the rabbit, and the guinea pig -- The otter and the badger -- The golden eagle and the flying man -- The puppy and the lion cub -- The kudu and the giraffe -- The leopard and the dog -- The dolphin and the sperm whales -- The boa constrictor and the pit bull -- The black rhinoceros and the warthog -- The elephant and the zoo friends -- The lady, the tiger, and the German shepherd -- The zebra and the donkey -- The swan and the swan boat -- The rat and the kitten -- The lioness and the lioness -- The alpaca and the horses -- The pig and the farm pals.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Emotions in animals; Social behavior in animals; Animal communication; Friendship; Animal psychology; Animals; Friendships.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 14
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Nadine, my funny and trusty guide dog / by Fleischman, Carol Chiodo.(CARDINAL)407601; Ford, Stephanie,illustrator.(CARDINAL)426973;
The relationship between a blind person and her canine companion is explored in this charming and informative tale of a playful young dog. This true story set during the onset of a major snowstorm demonstrates the mixture of serious work ethic and playfulness that this valuable animals often possess.K to Grade 3.
Subjects: Guide dogs;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Avatar, the last airbender. [videorecording] / by DiMartino, Michael Dante,creator.(CARDINAL)551460; Konietzko, Bryan,creator,art director.(CARDINAL)551461; Volpe, Giancarlo,1974-television director.; Eisen, Zach Tyler,1993-voice actor.(CARDINAL)614915; Whitman, Mae,1988-voice actor.(CARDINAL)340331; DeSena, Jack,1987-voice actor.(CARDINAL)412873; Basco, Dante,1975-voice actor.; Baker, Dee Bradley,voice actor.; Mako,1933-2006,voice actor.; Deru,composer.(CARDINAL)596915; Zuckerman, Jeremy,1975-composer.(CARDINAL)412539; Nickelodeon (Firm)(CARDINAL)344015; Paramount Pictures Corporation.(CARDINAL)141482;
Art director, Bryan Konietzko ; picture editor, Jeff Adams ; music, Ben Wynn, Jeremy Zuckerman.Voices: Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Mae Whitman (Katara), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Dante Basco (Prince Zuko), Dee Bradley Baker (Appa/Mono), Mako (Uncle Iroh).Avatar Aang continues his quest to master the four elements. He journeys across the Earth Kingdom in search of an Earthbending mentor; he confronts Princess Azula, daughter of firelord Ozai and sister of Prince Zuko. She will stop at nothing to defeat the Avatar. But Aang finds allies along the way, from the swamps of the South to the Earth King's palace.Not rated.DVD; region 1, NTSC; full screen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.Annie Awards, 2007: won Best Character Animation in a Television Production (Jae-Myung Yoo, for episode "The Blind Bandit") ; won Best Directing in an Animated Television Production (Giancarlo Volpe, for episode "The Drill")Genesis Awards, 2007: won Outstanding Children's Programming (for episode "Appa's Lost Days")Primetime Emmy Award, 2007: won Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (Sangjin Kim, for episode "Lake Logai")
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animated television programs.; Fantasy television programs.; Action and adventure television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television series.; Avatars (Religion); Four elements (Philosophy); Heroes; Quests (Expeditions);
Available copies: 29 / Total copies: 35
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