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From Mounties to maple syrup, Rachel's school report (with comments from her brother Guy) answers questions like Why are cereal…
boxes written in French and English? How did a beaver become the national icon? What is a loonie? Provides information on Canadian spelling and pronunciation; symbols; uniquely Canadian foods like pemmican and fiddleheads; and the differences between Canada and the United States. Grades 3-6. 2004.Sais-tu pourquoi-- papy a les cheveux blancs? (Sais-tu pourquoi)
By Dominique Galiana. 2007
Pour aider les parents à satisfaire l'insatiable curiosité des enfants sur les petits mystères de la vie et du quotidien,…
chaque titre de cette collection regroupe une vingtaine de réponses à autant de questions scientifiques, regroupées sous six thématiques: Je voyage dans l'espace - J'observe mon corps - Je traverse les saisons - Je fais la cuisine - J'aime les animaux - Je découvre la science. Années 1-3. 2007.Sais-tu pourquoi-- les bulles de savon éclatent? (Sais-tu pourquoi)
By Dominique Galiana. 2007
Pour aider les parents à satisfaire l'insatiable curiosité des enfants sur les petits mystères de la vie et du quotidien,…
chaque titre de cette collection regroupe une vingtaine de réponses à autant de questions scientifiques, regroupées sous six thématiques: Je voyage dans l'espace - J'observe mon corps - Je traverse les saisons - Je fais la cuisine - J'aime les animaux - Je découvre la science. Années 1-3. 2007.Biography of the black musician who was blinded by glaucoma as a child. Charles left school at an early age…
to pursue his musical career. He travelled from his home in Florida to form different bands and became a popular performer of international renown. Covers periods of Charles's life from childhood to age sixty-three. For Grades 4-7. 1996.Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the…
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For Junior and Senior High readers. c1994.Raggin', jazzin', rockin': a history of American musical instrument makers
By Susan VanHecke. 2012
Quand les zéros deviennent héros
By Mireille Messier. 2013
Comment transformer un mot en changeant seulement une lettre à la fois, à l'instar du titre où zéros devient héros.…
Un amusant livre-jeu pour ceux qui aiment jongler avec les lettres. Années 1-3. 2013.Dédé
By Raymond Paquin. 2004
Biographie d'André "Dédé" Fortin, ex leader de la formation "Les Colocs" par celui qui fut à 2000, l'agent du célèbre…
groupe. Quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle, quelques descriptions de violence et quelques passages où le langage est grossier. Pour les lecteurs du collégial. 2004.Où? qui? quand? comment? pourquoi? (Essai Ser.)
By Guy Samson. 2001
Que ce soit pour satisfaire votre curiosité ou celle de vos enfants, ce livre apporte des réponses à une myriade…
de questions simples ou complexes, sérieuses ou saugrenues. Années 5-8. 2000, c2001.Joseph Casavant: le facteur d'orgues romantique (Les Grandes figures. livre V)
By Mathieu-Robert Sauvé. 1995
Biographie romancée d'un apprenti forgeron qui allait devenir, presque par hasard, le plus célèbre fabricant d'orgues de son temps et…
le fondateur de la dynastie des orgues Casavant. Pour les lecteurs d'écolde secondaire. 1995.Legends, icons & rebels: music that changed the world
By Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson, Jared Levine. 2013
Four music industry veterans invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal…
stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Grades 4-7. 2013.Get outside: the kids guide to fun in the great outdoors
By Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2012
Armed with “Get Outside”, a kid will never say, "I'm bored!" again. Activities are divided into four categories (Nature Lover,…
Outdoor Fun and Games, Cozy Inside and Look to the Sky), where readers will find instructions for making things like sundials, bird feeders and kites, as well as rules for games such as 500 Up, Spud, and Shinny. Includes traditional First Nations games, how to make a backyard skating rink, and fun facts on each activity. Grades 3-6. c2012.Guitar heroes
By John Tobler. 1978
Brief sketches of the styles and achievements of 32 legendary rock guitarists from pioneers Chuck Berry and Les Paul to…
superstars Jimi Hendrix and Peter Frampton and cult figures Duane Allman and Jerry Garcia. For junior and senior high school readers. 1978.Glory days: Bruce Springsteen in the eighties
By Dave Marsh. 1987
Portrait of the rock-and-roll hero as both an artist and a private person. Follows Springsteen's tours at home and abroad,…
and notes his participation in organizations such as USA for Africa. Some strong language. 1987.Fleetwood Mac: rumours n' fax
By Steve Clarke, Roy Carr. 1978
A history of the rock group Fleetwood Mac, tracing its complex personal and musical development from the embryonic stages in…
1967 to its continuing success in the late 1970's. Junior and Senior High.1978.Amazing Grace: the story of the hymn
By Linda Granfield. 1997
John Newton, the composer of Amazing Grace, was once a slave trader. After surviving a storm at sea he became…
a minister and fought to abolish the slave trade. He also wrote many hymns, the most famous of these being Amazing Grace. Grade 2-4. 1997.Thirty days has September: cool ways to remember stuff (Best At Everything Ser.)
By Chris Stevens. 2008
This guide is full of tips for remembering everything from math and spelling rules to tricky science, history, and geography…
facts. For any student who has ever struggled to remember multiplication tables, the spelling of the word "Mississippi," or the names of the planets. Grades 3-6. 2008.Why is the sky blue? Why do stars twinkle? Why do cows moo? The answer to these and many other…
fascinating questions are answered in this book. Information is grouped into topics like the supermarket, nighttime, and food and eating. Grades 2-4. 2001.Weather FAQ: frequently asked questions (Faq Ser.)
By Valerie Wyatt. 2000
A learning resource featuring questions and answers about weather, from rain, clouds, and snow to wind and temperatures. Also included…
are experiments, a glossary, and cloud and snow charts. Grades 3-6. 2000. (Tactile page not included)The little book of big questions
By Jackie French. 2000
A book that addresses the big questions kids often wonder about, such as "How did the universe begin?", and "What…
happens when you die?". For each question, different theories and opinions are illustrated, with easy-to-grasp examples and comparisons. Grades 3-6.