Calling all sports fans! We’re thrilled to announce that the online edition of The Athletic will be added to OPL’s online resources starting November 15, 2024.
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Life on the Reef
- Catalogue Item2024"Ayla lives on a beautiful tropical island surrounded by a coral reef. Her mom is a marine biologist, and every day, the two go exploring together. One day, Ayla notices that many of the fish have…Catalogue ItemCoral Reefs in Peril2024In this new 2024 high-definition program, learn all about what coral reefs are, their role in the ecosystem, and why coral reefs are in danger. What is coral bleaching? How do ocean acidification,…Catalogue Item2023"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a beautiful coral reef and the sea animals living there - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.…Catalogue ItemSwim With Sea Creatures at Their Actual Size2020"A scuba diver encounters 29 true-to-size sea creatures with information about their intriguing habits and more about the Caribbean coral reef they call home"--
Less Screen Time, More Craft Time!
- Catalogue ItemDIY Tutorials, Recipes, and Projects - Totally Borax Free!2025Through step-by-step photo illustrations accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow instructions, you'll see how to do everything you need to create a world of slime in a rainbow of colors and incredible…Catalogue ItemArt and Activities for Mindful Kids2020"In Crafting Calm : Art and Activities for Mindful Kids, kids engage in and practice mindfulness through fun and easy exercises, crafts, and activities, with the goal of learning a deeper sense of…Catalogue ItemHow to Find Fairies, Make A Secret Fort, and Cook up An Elfin Picnic2025Your enchanted guide to 50+ magical activities for everything from finding hidden flower fairies in your own backyard and making a special wizard staff to creating a tiny woodland village and making…Catalogue ItemFun Crafts for Children2021"For children, the world is their playground! But sometimes the world is encased by four walls, so it's time to get creative. Let's Play Indoors! offers imaginative and resourceful ways to keep kids…
Summer Sports for Everyone!
- Catalogue ItemTrue Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports2025A "nonfiction collection of well-known LGBTQ professional athletes and queer authors telling stories about the feeling of belonging that comes with finding a sport that's yours, all dynamically…Catalogue ItemA Novel2024"Gene Ionescu, a gay trans man in his third year in the minors with the Beaverton Beavers, is a solid shortstop, but he's no one's idea of a major league prospect. He's just happy to be here, though,…Catalogue ItemStories of Hijabi Athletes From Around the World2025"Meet 13 inspiring hijabi athletes! Many of these women were the first in their sport to play while wearing the hijab. Some overcame cultural expectations that discouraged girls from playing sports.…Catalogue ItemFifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes2023"An introduction to fifteen fascinating disabled athletes and their many achievements, daily challenges, and joys. Includes an author's Note, glossary, and history of the Paralympics"--Provided by…
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