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The curse of Akkad: climate upheavals that rocked human history
By Peter Christie. 2008
The world's first empire, Akkad, was toppled 4,000 years ago by a disastrous drought in Mesopotamia, Ancient Rome experienced 18…
months of darkness, possibly from a volcanic eruption half a world away, and Mayan society in Mexico began to crumble when fresh water became scarce. Christie explores climate shifts of the past, from ice ages to a World War II El Niño that frustrated the battle plans of Hitler. Grades 4-7. 2008.The down-to-earth guide to global warming
By Laurie David, Cambria Gordon. 2008
Laurie David educates young listeners about the ecological crisis called Global Warming.The dangers posed are very real, and the planet…
may undergo drastic changes within this century. People do, however, have the power to fight back and save the earth, and they can start by listening to this audiobook. Grades 4-7. 2008.The diary of Ma Yan: the struggles and hopes of a Chinese schoolgirl
By Lisa Appignanesi, Ma Yan, Pierre Haski. 2005
Ma Yan is a teenager from Ningxia, China, a drought-stricken rural area. Education can be the difference between a life…
of crushing poverty and a better future, but money is scarce. Ma Yan's diary chronicles her struggle to escape hardship and bring prosperity to her family, through her persistent, sometimes desperate, attempts to continue her schooling. Grades 4-7 and older readers. 2002, 2004. Uniform title: Journal de Ma Yan.The burn journals
By Brent Runyon. 2008
Fearing expulsion and parental disapproval after lighting a shirt on fire at his school, Brent goes home, soaks his bathrobe…
with gasoline, steps into his shower, and strikes a match. Suffering horrific burns, Brent faces a long, painful recovery - both mentally and physically. Junior and Senior High. 2008.The bite of the mango
By Mariatu Kamara, Susan McClelland. 2008
Sierra Leone. At the age of 12, Mariatu Kamara was raped by a family friend, then captured by rebels who…
cut off her hands. Despite her wounds, Kamara walked out of the bush and sought help, ending up in an amputee camp, where she gave birth to a son who died of malnutrition. When foreign journalists interviewed Kamara in the camp, her story garnered international interest and assistance, which eventually brought her to Toronto. Her autobiography testifies to Kamara's horrific trauma, but with the aim of fostering hope and reconciliation. Winner of the 2011 Red Maple Non-Fiction Award. For junior high and older readers. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some descriptions of violence. c2008.Take action: World Wildlife Fund
By Jane Drake, Ann Love, Pat Cupples. 1992
Discusses endangered species and endangered spaces such as condors, orchids and rain forests. Includes practical ideas on how to take…
action and various programs that some schools have tried. Grades 4-7. 1992.Rethinking normal: a memoir in transition
By Ariel Schrag, Katie Rain Hill. 2014
Katie never felt comfortable in her own skin. She realized very young that a serious mistake had been made; she…
was a girl who had been born in the body of a boy. Suffocating under her peers’ bullying and the mounting pressure to be “normal,” Katie tried to take her life at the age of eight years old. After several other failed attempts, she finally understood that “Katie” - the girl trapped within her - was determined to live. She reflects on her pain-filled childhood and the events leading up to the life-changing decision to undergo gender reassignment as a teenager. She reveals the unique challenges she faced while unlearning how to be a boy and shares what it was like to navigate the dating world and experience heartbreak. For senior high readers and older. 2014.Piece by piece: stories about fitting into Canada
By Teresa Toten. 2010
This anthology features stories by some Canadian authors who were born in another country, and who went through the experience…
of trying to "fit in." Explores their emotions, from the shock of first impressions to the author's first stirrings of "becoming Canadian" and what that meant to them. Contributors include Linda Granfield (U.S), Marina Nemat (Iran), and Eva Wiseman (Hungary). For junior high readers. Some strong language. c2010.Le recyclage: tout ce que vous avez toujours désiré savoir sur le recyclage! (Comment ça marche?)
By Catherine Girard-Audet. 2011
Le recyclage : tu en entends parler, tu recycles à la maison, mais sais-tu comment ça marche? Où vont les…
matières recyclables quand elles partent dans le camion vert? Comment sont-elles transformées? Ce livre t'apprendra tout ce qu'il y a à savoir sur le recyclage, de ses débuts jusqu'aux toutes dernières technologies! Années 3-6. 2011.Paroles d'enfants dans la guerre: journaux intimes d'enfants et de jeunes gens, 1914-2004
By Zlata Filipovic, Melanie Challenger. 2006
Tous les jours, nous voyons les ravages de la guerre à la télévision. Nous voyons, mais nous ne voulons pas…
vraiment savoir. Ces enfants, eux, ont vécu la guerre. Leurs journaux sont bouleversants. Ces "Paroles d'enfants dans la guerre" constituent un témoignage exceptionnel. De l'Allemagne de 1914 à l'Irak de 2004, la douleur et la force qui émanent des journaux sont les mêmes. Dans la violence de la guerre, les enfants sont égaux. Et notre impuissance à empêcher leur souffrance devient, devant ces voix d'enfants qui s'élèvent, un renoncement insupportable. Quelques descriptions de violence. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 2006.One well: the story of water on Earth (Into Reading, Trade Book)
By Rochelle Strauss, Rosemary Woods. 2007
Explains how water is recycled, and describes its distribution on Earth, with information about various species in various places, from…
coral reefs to the Bering Glacier in Alaska. Warns about pollution and its causes, the number of people affected, and how people can conserve water in daily life. An afterword provides further information on what can be done now to change things. Grades 4-7. 2007.Oil spill: disaster
By Mona Chiang. 2010
On April 20, 2010, disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico - the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, causing…
one of the worst environmental catastrophes in American history. More than a million gallons of oil leaked into the water each day for months, as the oil company BP tried to stop it and scientists and emergency response crews tried to repair the damage. What caused this disaster and how can we stop it from happening again? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you find out about the oil spill, relief efforts, and the future of energy use. Grades 4-7. 2010.Marvels in the muck: life in the salt marshes
By Doug Wechsler. 2011
The salt marsh is not so friendly to humans, but it's the only place to be for many creatures and…
plants. Fascinating facts reveal the secrets of the salt marsh and celebrate this squishy and surprising habitat. Grades 3-6. 2011.L'avenir de la vie sur terre (Les petites conférences)
By Hubert Reeves. 2012
Conférence prononcée devant un public de jeunes de dix ans et plus. L'astrophysicien explique comment la cosmologie moderne explique l'origine…
et l'évolution du cosmos; puis il décrit les menaces qui pèsent sur les conditions de la vie sur terre et la nécessité d'agir pour les contrer ou en diminuer l'impact. Années 3-6 et plus. 2012.Le labo sous zéro: 25 expériences réfrigérantes
By Shar Levine, Leslie Johnstone. 2011
Ce livre offre aux parents, aux professeurs et aux enfants la possibilité de s'amuser avec la science quelle que soit…
la température extérieure! Il comprend une description de l'hiver ainsi que des expériences étonnantes et des faits inédits. Les enfants seront ravis d'apprendre comment naissent les flocons, et pourquoi les lacs gèlent mais pas les océans. Ils pourront également faire des cristaux, des glaçons, et voir comment l'eau se transforme en glace dans des conditions différentes à chaque fois. Années 2-4. c2011. Titre uniforme: Snowy science.La nature en danger (Questions-réponses, 6/9 ans ; #34)
By Sean Callery. 2008
Sous la forme d'une trentaine de réponses à autant de questions, cet album invite à comprendre les enjeux climatiques auxquels…
la planète est confrontée. Années 1-3. 2008. Titre uniforme: I wonder why there's a hole in the sky?La forêt tropicale en questions (Réponse à tout.)
By Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger. 2006
Un album brossant, sous forme de questions et réponses, un portrait des forêts tropicales humides ainsi que de la faune…
et de la flore qu'elle abrite. Années 2-4. c2006. Titre uniforme: Does it always rain in the rain forest?All the wild wonders: poems of our Earth
By Wendy Cooling. 2015
For this celebration of our Earth, distinguished anthologist Wendy Cooling has chosen poems to make children look, think, and ask…
questions. Why are trees so important? How are motorways damaging our countryside? What can we do about rubbish? What can we do to protect our Earth for the future? Grades 3-6. 2015.Keeping water clean (Protecting our planet)
By Ewan McLeish. 1998
Explains worldwide water problems, including pollution and shortages, and suggests ways to prevent future crises. Gives advice on how individuals…
can practice conservation at home and in school. Includes a glossary and resources for further information. Grades 3-6. 1998.I want to go green!: but what does that mean?
By Jill Dunn. 2011