“Deal With It” Book Series

Help kids deal with conflict in our Deal With It series for kids ages 9 and up. These graphic novel-style books get youth thinking about new ways to resolve problems in their lives.

• Careful attention to key roles in conflict (perpetrators, victims, bystanders)
• Creative examples of dealing with every type of conflict situation
• Familiar and realistic language and situations

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Wash Up! It’s In Your Hands

Discusses simple facts about hand washing– why it’s important, when to do it, and most important how to do it properly. Students also learn about microorganisms, viruses, and bacteria. In addition, they learn about other simple things they can do to stay clean– washing their hair and caring for the clothes.

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Les Classiques de Frederic Back – Frederic Back Classics (DVD)

Regroupe les principales œuvres du cinéaste d’animation québécois Frédéric Back.  Présentation spéciale par Hubert Tison et Frédéric Back  – Abracadabra  — Inon, ou, La conquête du feu  — La création des oiseaux –Illusion? — Taratata! — Tout rien — Crac!  — Le fleuve aux grandes eaux  — Entrevue: Frédéric Back et “Le fleuve aux grandes eaux” — L’homme qui plantait des arbres — Entrevue avec Jean Giono, auteur du récit “L’homme qui plantait des arbres”  — Entrevue avec Hubert Tison — Portrait de Frédéric Back = Portrait of Frédéric Back.

The best known works of Canadian animation legend Frédéric Back.  Special introduction by Hubert Tison and Frédéric Back  — Abracadabra  –  Inon or the Conquest of fire  –  The creation of birds — Illusion?  — Taratata! –  All nothing  — Crac!  –  The mighty river  –  Interview: Frédéric Back and The mighty river –  The man who planted trees  –  Interview with Jean Giorno, author of “The man who planted trees”  — Interview with Hubert Tison –  Portrait of Frédéric Back  –  Interview with Frédéric Back.

Frédéric Back, internationally renowned film-animation artist, muralist, illustrator, and teacher (born at Sarrebrück, France 8 Apr 1924). Back studied Fine Art at Rennes, France, before immigrating to Canada in 1948. He was hired by Radio Canada in Montréal in 1952 and worked in graphics and visual effects on many educational and scientific television shows. In 1968 Back joined the newly created (by Hubert Tison) animation division, releasing his first film, Abracadabra, in 1970. Since then he has finished eight more short animated films, primarily for young children and usually with a message associated with ecology or Quebec culture. His films are known for his exquisite technique of drawing on frosted acetate with coloured pencils in a gentle post-Impressionist style.

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Make Some Noise (DVD)

The Terry James Video Library has recently purchased 6 episodes of the popular CBC series, Make Some Noise.  This series features young people becoming activists.  The six episodes are:

Keeping it Real — Beyond Our Borders — Indifference is Deadly — Open Spaces – Activism is Everywhere — Fight for Change.

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The Peace Tree (DVD)

Two Muslim girls dream of celebrating Christmas, while their Christian friend imagines celebrating Eid. But when their parents raise objections, the girls must find a way to convince their parents that it’s really all about peace.

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4Real School DVD’s

4REAL School is an educational resource that includes DVDs of the eight-part 4REAL documentary series and teaching guides. 4REAL School engages youth intellectually, compassionately and actively. It empowers students to think critically about global and local issues and ultimately aims to inspire them to make positive contributions to their communities.

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To Be Romeo & Juliet DVD

Accompanies actors as they prepare to portray Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers in three different stage productions in three different countries. Emotional meltdowns, twisted ankles and cast mutinies are all part of what it takes to be Romeo and Juliet at a youth summer camp production in Guelph, Ontario, an amateur production in Reading, England, and a professional production at the Chilean National Theatre. Focusing on the lead actors, this video compares these three very different productions in terms of interpretation and process, and creates a vivid record of these individuals transforming themselves into the timeless, tragic lovers Romeo and Juliet. The result is a lively and evocative examination of theatre, acting, and love.

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Real Life Teens DVD Series

The Real Life Teens Series takes an unbiased, realistic look, from the teens perspective, at the wide variety of issues teens face today. Featuring young teenagers (not actors) telling their stories, in their own words. The series discusses many significant issues in adolescent society and cuts through many barriers with its honest and relevant advice. Real Life Teens is crafted by experts to solve pressing problems in today’s high schools.

This program is designed for use with a general high school audience, grades 8 through 12. Each DVD comes with a subject specific teacher’s guide.

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First Nations

The Terry James Resource Library has many new items featuring the People of the First Nations’ culture, customs, history and much more, for primary, junior, intermediate and senior grades.

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The Terry James Video Library has many videos featuring First Nation’s People.  The newest arrival is “Aboriginality”.  In this animated short blending past history with contemporary performance, a teen boy sits in a dingy living room idly watching television. When he sees a dance and rap program that transports him to a strange prairie land, he is brought face-to-face with his Native American heritage in the form of the mystical Red Road and a Cree dancer of the First Nations.

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Bill Nye DVD’s

Bill Nye the Science Guy knows how to provide easy access to hard science.  What’s his secret?  A fast-paced approach blending humorous hijinks with hands-on activities.  Bill encourages kids to ask interesting questions – then shows them how to discover fascinating answers.  Many of the Bill Nye dvd’s are now available through the Terry James Video Library.

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