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Meet Tom Longboat (Scholastic Canada Biography Ser.)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2019
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On April 19, 1907, a hundred thousand people lined up to watch the eighth running of the Boston Marathon. At…
the start of the race, more than one hundred runners surged forward, and at the end, Tom Longboat won it in an record-breaking 2 hours, twenty-four minutes, and twenty-four seconds. He became the most famous runner in the world, yet faced scrutiny and criticism of every part of his life, from his revolutionary training techniques to his Indigenous heritage. After the peak of his running career, Tom volunteered for military service in World War I. He survived, and faced further challenges upon his return. But Tom Longboat continued to live his life on his own terms, and his legacy as Canada's foremost distance runner continues to be recognized to this day. Grades K-3. 2019.The Canadian kids' guide to outdoor fun /
By Helaine Becker. 2019
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General non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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This comprehensive compendium of fun activities and games will help kids stay active and enjoy all that the outdoors have…
to offer. It is full of handy how-tos for fun things to make and do for every kind of kid. Whether at the local park or on a camping trip, around the town or in the country, or even inside on a rainy day, kids won't need a lot of special materials or too much planning to be able to enjoy these engaging activities. Grades 3-6. 2019.Go show the world: a celebration of Indigenous heroes /
By Wab Kinew. 2018
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Indigenous peoples biography, Canadian biography, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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Using rhyming lyrics from a previously written rap song, Midewin author, Manitoba politician, and creator Kinew tells the stories of 14 Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary. Grades K-3. 2018.
Go show the world: a celebration of Indigenous heroes /
By Wab Kinew. 2018
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Historical fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Indigenous peoples fictionIndigenous peoples biography, Canadian biography, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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Using rhyming lyrics from a previously written rap song, Midewin author, Manitoba politician, and creator Kinew tells the stories of 14 Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary. Grades K-3. 2018.
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