From beautifully illustrated picture books to fascinating biographies, these titles show the importance of scientific curiosity and celebrate the scientific progress that we owe to women in science, both past and present. They're the perfect choice to inspire budding young scientists!
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Celebrating the freedom to read
The annual Freedom to Read Week encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, guaranteed to them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. These kids' books have been challenged (and, in some cases, banned) for various reasons, affecting the rights of Canadian children to choose what they want to read — a freedom that can never be taken for granted.
Don't forget to join our Banned Books challenge on Beanstack for kids ages five and up! Earn all the badges between Feb. 1 and 29 to be entered to win a prize. You will find more frequently challenged and banned books for kids and teens on this list from Common Sense Media.
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Saturday Spotlight: Bioluminescent Animals!
What is bioluminescence? It's when living things make their own light. Let your curiosity shine bright with this book list!
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Saturday Spotlight: Revenge of the Raccoons!
They come for your donuts, they come for your cash… it’s the Revenge of the Raccoons in this week’s spotlight!
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Read for Fun with Queen's
Queen's University tutors will work one-on-one with children ages 6-12 to increase their literacy and numeracy skills in community reading circles. These circles will be available at the Calvin Park, Pittsburgh and Isabel Turner Branches.
For more information on Queen's Students for Literacy and Read for Fun or to access the learner registration form, please visit qsliteracy.org.