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By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2021
Meet Thérèse Casgrain, who battled for women’s equality and social justice, and was the first woman to lead a political…
party in Canada!The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed.From 1916 to 1925, women across Canada were starting to win right to vote, province by province . . . but not in Quebec. It took another fifteen years of protest and the leadership of Thérèse Casgrain for women there to begin to win that right. And that was only the start of Thérèse’s 50-year career! She decided to change things from inside the government too, becoming the first woman to lead a political party in Canada. And although Thérèse may not have been elected, her decades-long fight for equal rights, health care, and world peace is in itself a victory.Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Thérèse Casgrain couples simple yet compelling writing with comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas that help bring this fascinating story to life!By Various Contributors, Rogé Girard. 2021
A moving #OwnVoices poetry collection written by young newcomers to Canada Carry On began in a high school in Outremont,…
Quebec, where author and poet Simon Boulerice conducted creative-writing workshops for young newcomers to Canada. As the students began writing, their poems gave voice to their reflections on leaving family, friends, and countries of origin to make new homes and connections in their new home, Canada. Paired with expressive portraits by award-winning artist Rogé, each young writer reflects on the experience of leaving one home for another. The collection of poems express feelings of anxiety, sorrow, anticipation, gratitude, and hope for the future. With thoughtful verse and evocative illustrations, Carry On is a tribute to human resilience, the voices of newcomers, and creating empathy for all those who wonder about their place in the world.By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2021
Meet David Suzuki: scientist, educator, and environmental activist! The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians…
whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed.As a young boy, David Suzuki loved spending time in the glorious British Columbia outdoors with his father. The racist policies against Japanese Canadians during World War II put an abrupt end to that when David’s family was sent to a Japanese internment camp in 1942. After the war, the Suzuki family was forced to leave B.C., settling in Ontario. David immersed himself in learning, earning a PhD in zoology, becoming a professor, and eventually taking his love of science education into the public sphere with his shows on CBC radio and television. His connection to nature, commitment as a scientist, and media presence found David among the first to raise the alarm on how human behaviour is endangering all life on Earth. He has worked tirelessly to bring attention and, more importantly, offer solutions to this critical issue. Climate change is one of the most important issues of our time, and David Suzuki has led the charge in education and activism in Canada for decades.Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of David Suzuki couples simple yet compelling writing with comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas that help bring this fascinating story to life!By Joel A. Sutherland. 2020
The tenth book in the bestselling series of hauntingly true Canadian stories - back, and scarier than ever! Even more…
chilling ghost stories from all across our spooky land. Moody black-and-white illustrations and photographs enhance the hauntingly eerie read. In Victoria, British Columbia, the spirit of a killer haunts Fan Tan Alley. The ghost of a little girl with long dark hair inhabits a hockey arena in Canmore, Alberta. Mysterious knocking at the door of a home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, signals the start of a series of strange happenings. With its first volume published in 2002, the Haunted Canada series is now an award winning ten-book series with over 400,000 copies in print. Kids can't get enough of these spooky tales that allow them to learn about the eeriest corners of our country. "JOEL A. SUTHERLAND IS QUICKLY BECOMING CANADA'S ANSWER TO R.L. STINE." - QUILL & QUIREBy Elizabeth MacLeod. 2022
Meet Mary Ann Shadd: anti-slavery activist, newspaper publisher, and social justice pioneer!The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives…
of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed.Mary Ann Shadd was born free in 1823 in Delaware. Her parents were abolitionists, and their home was a station on the Underground Railroad. Her family moved to Canada in 1851 after the Fugitive Slave Act was enacted, and as a young woman, Shadd became a trailblazer in every realm she touched — opening a desegregated school in Chatham, Ontario; becoming the first Black female newspaper publisher in North America with the Provincial Freeman; becoming a suffrage activist; and at the age of 60 earning a law degree to become one of the first Black women to practice law!Mary Ann was truly remarkable, for her time or any other, unafraid to speak up and fight for equal rights — for Black people, for women and for everybody.Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Mary Ann Shadd couples simple yet compelling writing with comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas that help bring her fascinating story to life!By Howard Scott, Phyllis Aronoff, Marie-Claude Ouellet. 2021
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2022
Meet Joseph-Armand Bombardier — Canadian inventor, innovator and entrepreneur!Born in 1907, Joseph-Armand grew up in Valcourt, a small village in…
Quebec. Like many places in rural and Northern Canada, it was often cut off from the world after winter snows made the roads impassable. When Armand was a kid, he was already inventing his own toys, including his first attempt at a vehicle that could drive through snow. As an adult, the passion to invent a snow machine became a serious ambition after his 2-year-old son died from appendicitis. It was winter and they could not get him to the hospital.Armand persisted even after many failures — until he did it! His B7 snow machine was used to deliver milk and mail . . . and it saved lives. But Armand didn’t stop there! He continued to invent and innovate his whole life, making contributions to the war effort and developing machines like the Muskeg tractor and the famous Ski-doo. His inventions revolutionized the way people live and work.The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed.By Christopher Santoro, Evelyne Johnson. 1983
Finally, a beginning cookbook designed especially for children -- and one that adds the fun of coloring to the joy…
of cooking. A First Cookbook for Children contains a wide variety of yummy, mouth-watering recipes that kids love and love to fix: cheeseburgers, chicken, pizza, salads, sauces, desserts, dips, and much more.Assuming no previous cooking experience, the author gently guides the reader from start to finish with special sections on muffins, cakes, meat loaf, chicken, dips & dunks, corn bread, scalloped potatoes, biscuits, salads, hamburgers, fish, cookies, macaroni & cheese, pancakes, candies, dressings, pizza, baked ham, crudités, and rice.Simple, easy-to-follow instructions plus clear explanations of ingredients and utensils take a child through each step of food preparation and actual cooking. A helpful introduction includes lists of necessary equipment and basic ingredients along with five sample menus. A fun first cookbook for kids ages 10 and up, this volume offers 60 sure-to-please recipes.By Elizabeth M. Harbison, John Harbison. 1997
From the pitas of ancient Mesopotamia to the white breads of the modern bakery, kids can explore the globe with…
more than 30 exciting recipes and activities about the history of bread.Put on your chef's hat and roll up your sleeves--it's time to cook!Amaze your friends with the World's Best Brownies!…
Scare your siblings with Halloween Spider Bites! Make yourself a delicious lunch with the Make-a-Face Sandwich!The Everything KIDS' Cookbook, 2nd Edition has everything you need to get started in the kitchen. Each recipe tells you how hard it is and lets you know exactly what ingredients and equipment you need so that you can plan ahead. You'll find something you like no matter what you want to cook! There are more than 90 recipes for every meal and occasion, including:Mini bite-sized blueberry pancakesChicken salad puffsTasty tacosParmesan potato friesCheese-crusted fish filletsQuick-eating s'moresUltimate peanut butter-chocolate squares It's stuffed with trivia tidbits and 30 food-themed puzzles, and you'll discover what foods to eat to stay healthy and what to do to stay safe in the kitchen. Bring your creativity to the kitchen, and get ready to have fun. You'll be whipping up masterpieces in no time--it's as easy as pie!By Sara Lewis. 2007
Due to the convenience of ready meals,we are in danger of bringing up a generation of children that can't or…
don't want to cook. Cooking at school is no longer compulsory and it is left to parents to encourage our children to want to learn. Children's Book of Baking is suitable for children of all ages and promotes cooking to be a fun, yet educational, pastime. It provides a useful insight into kitchen equipment, hygiene and safety, cake tins, cake-making techniques and baking tips.It also includes a listing of cook's terms. There is an overwhelming selection of mouthwatering recipes split into six sections. Each recipe provides a list of ingredients, clear instructions, equipment needed, serving quantity, useful tips and colour photographs.By Nicola Graimes. 2015
Full of delicious ideas so that children who are lactose intolerant never need miss out on the joy of eating…
good food. Includes tasty recipes for basic dairy-free staples, everyday meals and treats and special occasions. All the recipes are quick and easy to make, and perfect for family dinners too with tasty recipes including Spicy Squash Hummus, Mac with No Cheese, Peanutty Noodles, Maple Caramel Fro-yo and Easy Chocolate & Cherry Cake, the choice is endless!By Becky Johnson. 2007
Aprons on, it's time for kitchen fun for everyone! From cookies and cupcakes to bread and tarts, all the baking…
recipes in this book are tasty and easy to make (and good for grown-ups too). Cooking together is a wonderful activity for a family to engage in, and children find it really rewarding to serve up food they've helped to make. It also develops important skills - weighing out ingredients familiarizes them with numbers, while mixing, spreading and spooning aid coordination. This book has ideas and step-by-step instructions for more than 50 baking recipes that your little ones will love to make and eat.By Becky Johnson. 2007
A selection of recipes that the whole family will enjoy baking and eating. Easy-to-follow instructions for over 50 tasty cakes…
and bakes that kids will love to make. Children find it really rewarding to serve up food they've cooked themselves. And, as a bonus, cooking together encourages family time and develops important skills. Cooking teaches kids skills in a fun way - weighing out ingredients familiarizes them with numbers, while mixing, spreading and spooning aid co-ordination.By Louise Blair. 2015
Gluten-free children need never miss out again with fantastic ideas for every occasion from everyday dinners to snacks, bakes and…
puddings as well as special occasions. All the recipes are simple to make and so delicious that the rest of the family will love them too! With tasty recipes including Dreamy NY Pancakes, Fruity Lamb Meatballs, Mini Beef Pies, Banana Flapjacks and Coconut Mango cake, the choice is endless!By Amanda Cross. 2007
It's easy to get children to eat healthy fruit and veg if you know how. More than 60 recipes for…
juices and smoothies will ensure your kids get their 5-a-day the easy way. From fresh citrus fruits to sweet berries, whatever your children's tipple there's a juice or smoothie to please (grown-ups will enjoy them too). Quick and easy to prepare, the delicious recipes inside are guaranteed to boost health and vitality. Each juice or smoothie is accompanied by notes to explain what essential vitamins and minerals they will provide, so you can target specific defiencies.By Barton Seaver. 2014
Join Barton Seaver--master chef and National Geographic Explorer--on a year-round culinary adventure as he explores what it takes to create…
the ultimate dish. Barton provides mouthwatering recipes, the ins and outs of healthy eating, awesome crafts and activities, and food-focused challenges, proving once and for all that cooking can be a blast. Follow along as he teaches you to plant a kitchen garden, host a dinner party for your friends, and pack the perfect school lunch. Other highlights include ways to play with your food, festive holiday meals, snow day snacks, and family cooking competitions. With fascinating sidebars, profiles on real people, and cool facts, the National Geographic Kids Cookbook will have you ruling the kitchen in no time!By Charlotte Foltz Jones, John O'Brien. 2018
Baked Alaska, melba toast, hush puppies, and coconuts. You'd be surprised at how these food names came to be. And…
have you ever wondered why we use the expression "selling like hotcakes"? Or how about "spill the beans"? There are many fascinating and funny stories about the language of food--and the food hidden in our language! Charlotte Foltz Jones has compiled a feast of her favorite anecdotes, and John O'Brien's delightfully pun-filled drawings provide the dessert. Bon appetit!By Abigail Zelz, Eric Zelz. 2016
*CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book* What do Napoleon, Cleopatra, George Washington, Gandhi, Queen Victoria, Columbus, Neil Armstrong, Montezuma, Paul…
Revere, Babe Ruth, Abraham Lincoln, Sacagawea, and Katsushika Hokusai have in common? They are all among the historical figures portrayed in this delightful book by writer Abby Ewing Zelz and cartoonist Eric Zelz. Just like us, the great movers and shakers of history had to eat, and their favorite foods turn out to be a highly entertaining thread to follow through the history of our small planet. History and biography have never been this tasty! Includes do it yourself historic Pandowdy recipe Includes backmatter with brief bios of featured historic figures Fountas & Pinnell Level WBy Rachel Meltzer Warren. 2014
What would you love. Love what you eat. No labels. No fuss. It's not about what you call yourself--it's about…
how you feel. Whether you're going vegan, vegetarian, fish-only, chicken-only, or all veggies except grandma's famous pigs-in-a-blanket, this book is your new best friend. Eating less meat can boost your energy, help you lose weight, and it's better for the environment. If you're looking to cut down on meat or cut it out completely, here you'll find awesome advice and the answers you need to make it work for you. Get the Scoop On: Daily meal ideas and easy recipes even your non-veggie friends will want to try How to convince your family this isn't just a fad or a phase Finding good food when you're away from home: veggie-friendly restaurants, colleges, and travel spots Getting enough iron, protein, and other vital nutrients to be healthy (because being vegetarian does NOT mean a diet of ice cream and pasta) Sneaky meaty things that can end up in food that seems perfectly safe for vegetarians