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Stories of my life
By Katherine Paterson. 2014
From her childhood in China to the moment she won her first National Book Award, literary icon Katherine Paterson shares…
the personal stories that inspired her children's books. For Junior and Senior High readers. 2014.Ray Bradbury: master of science fiction and fantasy (Authors teens love)
By Wendy Mass. 2004
As a boy, Ray Bradbury had a wild and vivid imagination, which came in handy later when he became a…
science fiction and fantasy writer. Bradbury has written more than 500 literary works (beginning in 1938) including "The Martian chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451", which incorporate his love of outer space, magic, and mystery. Includes a time line, a list of selected works, a glossary, and a short interview with the writer. Grades 5-8. 2004.La mort expliquée aux enfants mais aussi aux adultes
By Jean-Jacques Charbonier. 2016
Dans cet ouvrage, le Dr Jean-Jacques Charbonier s'adresse aux enfants de tous âges pour leur expliquer la mort, la vie…
et la vision qu'il en a. Son propos vise également à aider les adultes à parler de la mort aux enfants, mais aussi à leur proposer une façon de comprendre ce qu'est la mort et à envisager la vie - leur vie différemment. Années 3-6 et plus. 2016.Lost & found: a kid's book for living through loss
By Marc Gellman, Thomas Hartman. 1999
How to write a journal (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
Writing is an important skill that you use every day: at school, with friends, at home - almost anywhere! This…
guide has tips and tricks that will help you become a writing expert and help you keep a journal, including writing about places, your opinions, events, and your wishes and dreams. Grades 2-4. c2011.How to write a book report (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
This guide includes tips and tricks for writing a book report. Covers the parts of a book reports, editing, writing…
about a non-fiction book, and how to include your own opinions. Grades 2-4. 2011.The young writer's handbook
By Susan J Tchudi, Stephen Tchudi. 1984
Discusses journal, letter and creative writing as well as school reports and other factual pieces. Offers ideas for finding subjects,…
editing and getting published. For junior and senior high readers. 1984.After life: ways we think about death
By Merrie-Ellen Wilcox. 2019
Moving between science and culture, Wilcox takes a straightforward look at the fascinating, diverse ways in which we understand death,…
both today and throughout our history. Each chapter includes a brief telling of a death legend, myth or history from a dBroken Pieces: An Orphan of the Halifax Explosion (Compass series)
By Allison Lawlor. 2017
One hundred years ago, on December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship Mont Blanc collided with the Belgian relief vessel…
Imo in the Halifax Harbour. At first, a small fire broke out aboard the Mont Blanc, which grew bigger crowds of people and emergency responders linded the shores of Halifax and Dartmouth to get a better look. Suddenly, the Mont Blanc's explosive cargo blew up, flattening homes and businesses, and triggering a tsunami. Amid the confusion and devastation that followed the blast was fourteen-year-old Barbara Orr, who had been walking from her neighbourhood in Richmond to a friend's house. Follow Barbara as she navigates post-explosion Halifax, learning about rescue efforts, the kindness of strangers, and the bravery of heroes like Vincent Coleman along the way. Part of the popular Compass series, this full-colour non-fiction book includes highlighted glossary terms, informative sidebars, over 50 illustrations and historical photographs, a detailed index, and recommended further reading. In commemoration of the tragic event's 100th anniversary, Broken Pieces is a great resource for young readers and educators.Girls belong outdoors! This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and…
hiking basics, body stuff in the wilderness, advanced skills like maps, weather, and first aid, as well as recipes, projects, activities, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.Your definitive guide to getting outside--for girls ages 9-12! In addition to basic outdoor skills, this entertaining guidebook includes easy camping recipes, outdoor projects including science experiments and crafts, fun activity suggestions, and inspiring stories of diverse historical and contemporary outdoorswomen (such as Arunima Sinha, the first amputee woman to summit Mount Everest; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; and Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod). The goal is to improve the quality of girls' outdoor time by increasing participation and independence, making them feel comfortable and safe, and giving them essential skills and knowledge. Charming and approachable, this book will encourage both reluctant campers and budding naturalists to go wild and embrace the outdoors.Recounts the life of famed illusionist Harry Houdini (1874-1926) and describes his investigations of spiritual phenomena and the possibility of…
communication with the dead. At a time when spiritualism was resurgent, Houdini used his skills to debunk fraudulent mediums, ghost photography, and séances. For grades 5-8. 2017Out of wonder: poems celebrating poets
By Kwame Alexander, Marjory Wentworth, Chris Colderley, Ekua Holmes. 2017
A collection of twenty poems by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderly, and Marjory Wentworth, written in tribute to well-known poets from…
around the world. Pays homage to Langston Hughes, Sandra Cisneros, Maya Angelou, Rumi, and more. For grades 4-7. 2017Writing powerful persuasive pieces (Write This Way Ser.)
By Nancy Loewen. 2016
Guide to writing powerful persuasive articles to influence the way people think. For example, use rhetoric to persuade your parents…
to let you have a pet. Learn how to gather strong evidence, organize content, and use techniques to capture your audience's attention. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016Frank and Fiona build a fictional story (Writing Builders Ser.)
By Jan Lieffering, Rachel Lynette. 2014
Writing guide introduces Frank and Fiona as they learn how to write a fictional story to enter in a school…
writing contest. Concepts include story maps, transitions, and dialogue. Activities at the end help readers create their own stories. For grades 3-6. 2014Rick and Rachel build a research report (Writing Builders Ser.)
By Chi Chung, Sue Lowell Gallion. 2014
Writing guide introduces cousins Rick and Rachel, as Rick, with Rachel's help, learns how to write his first research report.…
The pair dash over to the library to find information on Rick's topic: the endangered African black rhino. Outlines steps and provides resources for creating a research report. For grades 3-6. 2014Ben and Bailey build a book report (Writing Builders Ser.)
By Randy Chewning, Rachel Lynette. 2012
Writing guide introduces friends Bailey and Ben as they work together to help Bailey write her first book report. Bailey…
loves the book she read for class, Lemonade Summer, but needs help with crafting the report. Includes resources and additional instruction. For grades 3-6. 2012Adverbs (Grammar Basics)
By Kate Riggs. 2013
Neil and Nan build narrative nonfiction (Writing Builders Ser.)
By Andrea Pelleschi, Yu-Mei Han. 2014
Writing guide introduces Neil and Nan as they write an article on roller coasters at Piney Woods Park, with facts…
and pictures about the best rides. The pair learn about writing concepts such as main ideas, hooks, and sensory details. Includes resources and additional instruction for budding authors. For grades 3-6. 2014How they croaked: the awful ends of the awfully famous
By Georgia Bragg, Kevin O'Malley. 2011
Guide to the deaths of nineteen notable people begins with King Tut, who died of malaria. Also covers King Henry…
VIII, whose corpse exploded; George Washington; Marie Curie, who literally worked to death; and Albert Einstein. Includes facts, oddities, and resources. Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2011Trail of Tears (Essential events)
By Sue Vander Hook. 2010
Discusses the forced migration of American Indians from their ancestral homeland to faraway areas set aside by the U.S. government…
as Indian Territory. Focuses on the removal of the Cherokee Nation from Georgia in the 1830s and the lingering emotional and physical toll on tribe members. For grades 5-8. 2010