Books & Media Featured in July
There are quite a few holidays in July. Some of them are: Canada Day, No Plastic Days, Picnic Month, Shark Awareness Day, BBQ Ribs Day, Bastille Day, Chocolate Day, and … the World Cup of Futbol!
Our Library has books for all of these. Below a list of some of them.
Canada Day:
A book for both children and adults to enjoy!
Moose and Goose take you on a wacky, funny, fascinating and fact-filled tour through everything interesting and unique in Canada.
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
A book from the Adult Nonfiction section:
Adam Shoalts’ A History of Canada in Ten Maps explores Canadian history through ten pivotal maps, revealing the stories, explorations, and disputes that shaped the nation.
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
The FIFA World Cup of Futbol (every Four Years):
Get ready, little soccer fans! Dive into the world of Lionel Messi with “Amazing Stories of Lionel Messi: The Inspiring Journey of a Humble Champion.” A must-read for all future soccer stars and children of the future!
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
Another book for both children and adults to enjoy:
Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Soccer is the perfect guide for any soccer fan who wants to know everything about the “beautiful game”.
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
No Plastic Days (July, every Year):
A simple yet powerful book that educates readers about the pervasive issue of plastic use and offers practical solutions for a plastic-free future.
This guide is perfect for anyone who has heard of the plastic-free lifestyle but feels too busy to implement it
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
BBQ Ribs Day (July 4):
Barbecue and grilling recipes, tips, techniques and more!
The author is Steven Raichlen. His webpage (barbecuebible.com) has a lot of information on BBQing, and also links to more of his books.
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
Chocolate Day (July 7):
One of our DVDs –
“Chocolat” tells the story of Vianne Rocher, a free-spirited chocolatier who transforms a conservative French village with her magical confections.
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
Shark Awareness Day (July 14):
Hungry, Hungry Sharks! is a nonfiction book designed for children who are ready to read independently, packed with fascinating facts about sharks and their behavior. Did you know, for example, that sharks existed even before dinosaurs? Read the book to find out.
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue
And finally, Sharkopedia: The Complete Guide to Everything Shark
This book has more than 400 incredible color photos. It introduces kids (and adults) to almost 500 known shark species with close-up portraits of each and fun fin facts throughout.
Pick it up at the Library or put a hold on it in the Catalogue