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When planet Earth was new
Par James Gladstone, Katherine Diemert. 2017
Imprimé-braille
Ouvrages documentaires canadiens, Auteurs canadiens (documentaires), Sciences et technologies
Braille avec transcription humaine
It has taken billions of years for Earth to become the planet it is today. 'When planet Earth was new'…
looks back to the very beginning, using a poetic approach grounded in scientific fact to give an overview of how the planet has changed over time: from hot lava to the formation of oceans to the evolution of living things in water and on land. The book also includes the relatively recent evolution of humans - who are just a tiny speck in the sweep of Earth's history. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2017.Exemplaires disponibles:
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Out of the ice: how climate change is revealing the past
Par Claire Eamer. 2018
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Sciences et technologies, Archéologie, Auteurs canadiens (documentaires)
Audio avec voix humaine
As the Earth's climate continues to warm, the permafrost melts, glaciers are receding and ice patches are shrinking. It is…
a unique time on our planet, one that has resulted in a treasury of preserved organic material (e.g., caribou droppings and human and animal remains) and inorganic artifacts (e.g., tools and clothing) is being revealed by the big melt, providing us with entirely new information about how people and animals lived up to several thousand years ago. But it's a race against time for archaeologists because as soon as the objects begin to thaw, they also begin to disintegrate. Grades 4-7.
Innovation nation: how Canadian innovators made the world smarter, smaller, kinder, safer, healthier, wealthier, and happier
Par David Johnston, Tom Jenkins, Mary Leatherdale. 2017
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Ouvrages documentaires canadiens, Auteurs canadiens (documentaires), Sciences et technologies, Essais et documents primés
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Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. 'Innovation Nation'…
moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. 'Innovation Nation' will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers. Grades 5-8. Winner of the 2019 Red Maple Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2017.
Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries
Par Sarah Albee. 2020
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Aventure et exploration, Sciences et technologies, Archéologie
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Science meets real-life mystery in this adventurous look at incredible unexpected finds that changed history.Secret treasures are buried all around…
us -- you just have to look for them!Accidental Archaeologists takes you on an adventure through time to relive some of the coolest surprise discoveries by totally ordinary people all over the world. Meet:- The cowboy who found an ancient skeleton- A famous king buried underneath a parking lot- The team who found New York City's hidden African Burial Ground- A boy who finds the Dead Sea Scrolls while looking for his lost goat- And many more.Packed with incredible stories and expert tips for making your own exciting finds, this is an accessible, action-packed introduction to the world of archaeology.