{"product_id":"jujijk-mikmaw-insects-32391","title":"Jujijk = Mi'kmaw Insects","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe English language is noun-based, referring to people, places, and things. Jujijk, an illustrated bilingual guide to bugs and insects in Atlantic Canada, showcases the beautiful verb-based Mi’kmaw language. Featuring vibrant artwork and concise, fascinating descriptions, Jujijk will have you searching out “the one that looks like a little owl” (moth) and “the one that sings before she bites you” (mosquito).\u003cbr\u003e\n32392\tAs the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time-- and has massive shoes to fill. She's been labeled a hoodlum at school, and the fridge at home is empty after her mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral -- for all the wrong reasons. Portrayed by the media as a menace, Bri makes a choice-- and becomes the very thing the public has made her out to be. The odds are stacked against her, and freedom of speech isn't always free.    Please be advised that this book deals with mature themes and sensitive subject matter. Some readers may find the use of language objectionable. (June 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\n32393\tWhen a young black teen is murdered, his two best friends decide to keep his memory alive by promoting his music -- rhymes that could turn any hangout into a party -- with the help of his younger sister, Jasmine, who is out for justice. As the buzz builds, it forces Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine, to each confront the death in their own ways.    Please be advised that this book deals with mature themes and sensitive subject matter. Some readers may find the use of language objectionable. (June 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\n32394\tA series of biographies of Muslim women who have succeeded in many different aspects of life.\u003cbr\u003e\n32395\tIllustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate things that make us special and how we can communicate who we are to others.    *Good read aloud for staff and students at start of school year.\u003cbr\u003e\n32396\tA lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.    BIPOC\u003cbr\u003e\n32397\tFor thirteen-year-old David Timko, making the Bantam A hockey team is everything. So when he doesn't make the cut and is forced to play house league, his bad attitude soon gets him benched. Even worse, his new friend at school, Omar, shows a complete lack of understanding of David's problem. Omar, on the other hand, has problems of his own. A recent Syrian refugee, he's angry that his parents can't find good jobs in his new country or provide for him the way they used to. And he's desperately missing his older brother, who was left behind in Syria. As both boys become more frustrated with their own problems, their friendship begins to suffer. David wonders why Omar can't see how important hockey is to him, while Omar thinks David is acting spoiled. Can the two boys come to an understanding of each other's problems before their friendship comes to blows?\u003cbr\u003e\n32398\tWhat do you think a two-legged carrot would taste like? What about a crabby-faced apple? Jay makes some surprising discoveries after he plants and cares for a garden with his mother. Jay learns that naturally grown food can grow to look different than what he is used to buying at the grocery store. He is delighted to discover the hilarious, misshapen fruits and vegetables. To his amazement, they all taste the same, maybe better even! What a waste it would be to throw them out.    It seems foolish to throw away an absurd amount of food because it looks a little different—especially when children love those funny shaped foods!    \u003cbr\u003e\n32399\tThis contemporary and timely juvenile novel will help young readers learn about activism, social and environmental responsibility and how to influence the adult world, even when it seems no one wants to listen.\"    Topics:  -hi-lo   -strong female\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nova Scotia School Book Bureau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664743202876,"sku":null,"price":9.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3677\/6508\/files\/9781771087575.jpg?v=1762979688","url":"https:\/\/nssbb.ednet.ns.ca\/products\/jujijk-mikmaw-insects-32391","provider":"Nova Scotia School Book Bureau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}