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The great Antonio
By Elise Gravel. 2016
He weighed as much as a horse; he once wrestled a bear; he could devour twenty-five chickens in one sitting.…
This whimsical book tells the story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life strongman who had muscles as big as his heart. Grades K-3. 2016.Meet Viola Desmond (Scholastic Canada biography)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2018
On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in…
the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre... and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has been finally honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill. This new picture book features historical photos and a timeline. Grades K-3. Winner of the 2019 Silver Birch Express Award. 2018.Meet Tom Longboat (Scholastic Canada Biography Ser.)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2019
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.Go show the world: a celebration of Indigenous heroes /
By Wab Kinew. 2018
Log cabin kitty
By Donna Rubin, Susan J. Halbower. 2012
"Log cabin kitty" is a tour of original log houses re-assembled and preserved at Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth,…
Texas, narrated by a fictional version of a real cat that once lived at the village. The site includes 14 historical structures including a working blacksmith shop and the Parker Cabin, where Cynthia Ann Parker spent time after she was returned from her Native American abductors. The narrative includes information about domestic pioneer life, recipes, and a glossary of terms. For grades K-3C is for Colorado: Written by Kids for Kids (See-My-State Alphabet Book)
By Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. 2012
This state-oriented ABC book features couplets written by kids with each letter of the alphabet highlighting a unique aspect of…
Colorado's natural beauty and lively culture with a place, animal, plant, or activity. In addition, the "Who Knew?" section gives parents, teachers, and older children a deeper understanding of the topic covered by each letter. For grades K-3Vanishing Colorado: rediscovering a Western landscape
By Joe Verrengia, Glenn Asakawa, Eric Baker. 2000
Traces the paths of John C. Fremont's western expeditions, and looks at the destruction of flora and fauna in those…
same areas. Talks to ranchers, developers, policy makers, and scientists about their differing points of view on conservationLocomotive
By Brian Floca. 2013
Illustrates what it was like to ride from Omaha to Sacramento on the new cross-country railroad in the mid-1800s. Describes…
the sounds of the engine, the work of the crew, and the changing scenery. Caldecott Medal. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2013Sarah Winnemucca: scout, activist, and teacher (Signature lives)
By Natalie M Rosinsky. 2006
Born into the Northern Paiute tribe, daring Sarah Winnemucca scouted during wartime and became a writer and spokesperson for her…
people. On the Paiutes' behalf, she met and with the president and lectured about her people's needs and way of life. She wrote a book about the Paiutes in 1883, and later opened an unusual school for Native American children. Sarah Winnemucca's personal strengths created a legacy that some Northern Paiutes scorned, but which ultimately benefited her people. Some violenceA New Mexico primer: for students of all ages
By R. Kermit Hill. 2011
This book is a simple, no nonsense telling of New Mexico history and geography for those who are new to…
the "Land of Enchantment" and for those who want a quick, uncluttered story based on the theory that history should be fun. Adult