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How things work : discover secrets and science behind trick candles, 3-D printers, penguin propulsion, and everything in between
—Resler, T. J. (Tamara J.), author.
2017

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Read along as we dissect, explore, and explain how things do what they do. Complete with exciting diagrams and illustrations, accessible explanations,...
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How Things Work : Submarines
—Mattern, Joanne, 1963- author.
2016

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How things work : discover secrets and science behind medieval machines, jet packs, movie magic, and everything in between
—Resler, T. J. (Tamara J.), author.
2018

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Travel back in time and into the not-so-distant future to dissect, explore, and discover how all kinds of things do what they do! Along the way, you'l...
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Fire trucks
—Mattern, Joanne, 1963- author.
2016

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"Introduces the reader to fire trucks"-- Provided by publisher....
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Remote control planes
—Mattern, Joanne, 1963- author.
2016

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"Introduces the reader to remote control planes."-- Provided by publisher....
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Simple slopes
—Dunn, Andrew.
1991

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Lifting by levers
—Dunn, Andrew (Andrew S.)
1991

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Wicked wheels
—Parker, Steve, 1952-
2000

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Monster machines
—Lafferty, Peter.
2000

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Simple Machines
—Deane-Pratt, Ade.
2012

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Musical instruments
—Deane-Pratt, Ade.
2012

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Electrical gadgets
—Deane-Pratt, Ade.
2012

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Planes, gliders, helicopters, and other flying machines
—Jennings, Terry J., author.
1993

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Examines, in text and labelled diagrams and illustrations, how various types of airplanes and other flying machines work and the kinds of functions th...
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Cars, bikes, trains, and other land machines
—Graham, Ian, 1953- author.
1993

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Text, illustrations, and diagrams introduce the parts, operation, and uses of cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other land vehicles....
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X-ray machines
—Mattern, Joanne, 1963- author.
2016

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"Introduces the reader to x-ray machines."...
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Hot air balloons
—Mattern, Joanne, 1963- author.
2016

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"Introduces the reader to hot air balloons."...
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Lightbulbs
—Mattern, Joanne, 1963- author.
2016

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"Introduces the reader to lightbulbs"...
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Flight.
—Boyne, Walter J., 1929-2020.
1990

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Boats, ships, submarines, and other floating machines
—Graham, Ian, 1953-
1993

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Text, illustrations, and diagrams examine different kinds of boats and how they work. Includes simple experiments and activities....
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Inside giant machines
—Parker, Steve, 1952-
2012

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Take a detailed look at how nature works with this series. Highly detailed, realistic artwork is presented with cutaways and exploded views to help ch...

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What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… can use that information for a zillion different things.  Q: How does it work? A:  A 3D scanner shines light on the object, and the …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body … need to feel the rhythm of the story and know when to move things quickly (just the facts, Jack!), and when to pull the … you can take away from their style to improve your own work? We’re all just learning from each other.   Speaking of …

Journaling for writers

… ritual) 2. An INTERSTITIAL JOURNAL: To track my daily worky-work doings (this is like a TO DO list on steroids) 3. … I track what’s going on in my current writing project and how I am feeling about it (this is … necessary) Let's focus … journal. This journal is focused on the act of writing and how I feel it’s going. I began to do this when I was working …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t know how to get them down. But it hadn’t always been like that. … blame. I believed something was stopping me from doing the work. But now I believe that was a lie I invented to fool … King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” I …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel Blog Body I know that we … to write a novel? Well, aside from the imaginations at work here (using hypotheses, logical reasoning and … scientific careers, mid-career, or planning on soon winding things down – had something else in common. A bunch of …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… it’s not expensive, and there’s no expectation on how much time your date will take. With all the things to look at in a museum, it’s a great opportunity to … an exhibit first, to research some entry points into the artwork before they come. Others prefer a no-spoilers approach …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… 10 Tips on How to Write Poetry Blog Body Here are ten simple steps to … touch, taste, kinesiology (motion) Avoid clichés to create work that rises above the norm Use original metaphors or … words into your writing. Use concrete words to describe things that people experience with their senses: chocolate, …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… a bit skeptical about participating in online programming. How would people interact? Would my children lose interest … where Heather gave prompts to the children to build things like boats, something that starts with the first … the upcoming programs — Recycled 3D Structures, Kazam Magic Workshop, The Reptile Show — the list goes on. I then tried …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library is volunteering at our aid … for the Queen City Marathon. It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… locked out of a psychology final because I wildly misjudged how long it would take to ride from my parent’s place in the east end to the U of R. But! One of the coolest things about working at the library is getting the inside scoop on new …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers were taking to the road in droves, … racing them. Go Like Hell tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young visionary named … this important woman. This is that long overdue historical work, written by an acclaimed historian of the antebellum …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every day. “Lots of … she says. The Regina Public Library branch manager loves showing people that their public library is a place of … opportunities for people who need it most. Why pay for things like books, e-books, movie and music streaming …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home Blog Body One of the things a lot of us have been missing these last few months … for Rae’s performance , we thought we’d share some tips on how to create your own music venue at home, to make it a … And finally, keep the vibe going! Do a deep dive into Rae’s work by exploring their full catalogue and reading books …

The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals

… your preferences, shape them into something you can work toward. The acronym ‘SMART’ was a management tool … this year.” Then, when you reach the deadline, you can see how you did. Maybe you’ll set that goal again, or maybe … Find out more about the RPL Reading Challenge , including how to win some big prizes! Blog Images Short Title 5 tips …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… memories as a kid was watching Bob Ross’s painting show on PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a … to life in under 30 minutes, his soothing voice saying things like “just a little bit of color” and “make this one … that is really appealing. The process of “making” and working with our own hands often lowers stress levels in a …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

…   In the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured … Camp in 1942, where the commandant immediately notices how beautiful she is. Forcibly separated from the other … illuminates the resilience of the human spirit.   The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer In 1942, Europe remains …

For writers in despair

… under in that quicksand. I'm sitting here and thinking of how I stay afloat in those times. Four things come to mind: Hot baths Walks Tea Floating in the …   I don't know if this will help. I do know we all have to work out our own salvation. May you find comfort and …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL since I first started working here 10 years ago, but one thing has stayed the … DIY bicycle repair clinics, after-hours scavenger hunts, workshops on energy healing, interactive family storytimes, … by musician Rae Spoon - in my living room. I can’t tell you how nice it was to experience live music again, without the …

Support Indigenous Business

… for Truth and Reconciliation came out in 2015. One of the things I can do immediately is support local Indigenous … Coaching   Anaquod Videography  To learn more about how to support reconciliation in your workplace, register for Nick Crighton’s talk on decolonizing …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve worked with our friends at the Regina Symphony Orchestra to … a daunting challenge: where do we get a grand piano, and how do we get it into the library? This year, the University … our library with live music. It might take a bit more legwork (and a moving truck) to get there, but it’s worth it!   …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… emotions change. We can build on these changes, explore how these moments create tension and possible conflict, and … If you’re struggling to figure out why a scene isn’t working, try mapping it out one beat at a time. Think about who is impacted and what changes. Consider how these discoveries are affecting the characters and their …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… all of us at RPL when I say that one of the best parts of working here is that we get to meet so many people who are … for volunteers to share their personal stories about how Regina Public Library has helped transform their …

Our History

… 1947 A room was opened at the Central Library to display works of art. 1948 Marjorie R. Dunlop was appointed as the … Survey was the culmination of that research. Among other things, analysis of the data showed that the Library's market penetration in the city was …
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