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The great fire
By Jim Murphy. 1995
An account of the conflagration that levelled much of Chicago in 1871. Chronicles events from the fire's outbreak and rapid…
spread to its extinguishment by rain, as reported by survivors and in documents of the period. Examines the origins, circumstances, and official failures that contributed to the disaster. Grades 5-8. A 1996 Newbery Honor Book. c1995.The Delta is my home: Ehdiitat shanankat t'agoonch'uu = Uvanga Nunatarmuitmi aimayuaqtunga (Land is our storybook)
By Tom McLeod, Mindy Willett. 2008
Tom McLeod is an eleven-year-old boy from Aklavik, of mixed Gwich'in and Inuvialuit heritage. Tom tells us why his home…
in the Mackenzie Delta is a special place and why he loves to live on the land. He describes hunting for survival while being careful about how his people use the land. Grades 3-6. 2008.The Hindenburg disaster (A true book)
By Peter Benoit. 2011
Have you ever heard of the famous Hindenburg blimp that crashed and burned in New Jersey on May 6, 1937?…
Learn about the history of airships (also called zeppelins after the man who invented them, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin), and the Hindenburg, and about what happened the day of the crash - how sixty-two people managed to survive, and that it’s still not known why the crash took place. Also includes facts about the blimps of today, statistics, and a timeline. Grades 3-6. 2011.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 city kid's field guide
By Ethan Herberman. 1989
Although one usually associates wildlife with rural areas, this book introduces wild animals and plants that can be found in…
a variety of urban environments, like backyards, vacant lots, and parks. Included are spiders, squirrels, starlings, raccoons, and dandelions. Grades 5-8 and older. c1989. Uniform title: Nova (Television program)The case of the mummified pigs: and other mysteries in nature
By Susan E Quinlan. 1995
Fourteen scientific puzzles about the natural world that have been investigated by ecologists. In "The Case of the Mummified Pigs"…
a scientist experiments with dead piglets in cages left out in the woods to find out what happens as time passes. Grades 4-7. 1995.Survivors: into the wilderness (Mission impossible)
By Jim Pipe. 2011
Highlights some extreme survival stories of adventurers who met with disaster, from being adrift on the ocean to getting lost…
in the Sahara Dessert. Explains the split-second decisions that make the difference between living and dying. And find out what to do if you’re lost in the jungle, the mountains, or in the middle of the ocean. Grades 3-6. 2011.Talking tails: the incredible connection between people and their pets
By Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2012
From our earliest beginnings, we have shared our lives with animals. Jane Drake and Ann Love explore the ties that…
humans and their pets have formed. With fun and fascinating facts, they address Dog People and Cat People. They also introduce us to more unusual pets, like Polly the parrot, who lived through the Klondike Gold Rush to be 126 years old by belting back whiskey, swearing, and biting gold miners. And, of course, there are fish and reptiles, rodents and horses, all of whom can be beloved pets. Grades 4-7. 2012.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.Survivors!: true death-defying escapes
By Larry Verstraete. 2003
Think about your worst fears - being attacked by a wild animal, swept away by a killer storm, trapped in…
a wrecked car or a burning building. Here are 29 stories of real people who survived life-threatening situations. Each section includes Survival Tips that give readers essential information about what to do in dangerous circumstances. Some descriptions of violence. Winner of the 2004 Silver Birch Award. Grades 4-7. Bestseller 2005. 2003.Smiley: a journey of love
By Joanne George. 2017
Smiley, a most remarkable Golden Retriever, was born without eyes. He was rescued from a puppy mill and has become…
a superb therapy dog, providing therapy to people all over the world through social media and television. This is his story. Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Express Award. Winner of the 2019 Red Cedar Information Book Award. Winner of the 2019 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction. Grades 4-6. 2017. Smiley, the therapy dog -- Smiley and Joanne -- Smiley and Joanne's new family -- St. John Ambulance therapy dogs -- Smiley, the blind therapy dog -- Smiley, the celebrity -- Ways you can help.Scrapes with snakes!: true stories of adventures with animals (National geographic kids. Chapters)
By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Brady Barr. 2017
Join National Geographic expert and TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Readers won't believe their eyes…
as they read Barr's hilarious--and completely true!--accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on Earth. Grades 2-4. 2017.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.Saving manatees
By Stephen R Swinburne. 2011
Ride the wind: airborne journeys of animals and plants
By Seymour Simon. 1997
Discusses the migrations--seasonal journeys--of various birds, butterflies, locusts, spiders, and bats. Presents reasons for the move, the influence of the…
seasons, and how flight is accomplished. Includes brief mention of seeds that are also air travelers. Grades 3-6. 1997.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.Rainforest bird rescue: changing the future for endangered wildlife (Firefly animal rescue)
By Linda J Kenyon. 2006
Outlines the threats to survival of rainforest birds and introduces organizations and individuals trying to save them. Fast facts cover…
topics such as the animals' size, life span, senses, and diet, and readers who want to learn more about research or conservation related to these animals can consult the list of organizations and Web sites at the end. Grades 4-7. c2006.Raggin', jazzin', rockin': a history of American musical instrument makers
By Susan VanHecke. 2012
Que grignote une plante carnivore pour son goûter? et autres questions 100 % nature
By Alain Korkos, Christine Beigel. 2010
Cet ouvrage se propose de répondre à quelque 71 questions, à la fois farfelues et scientifiques, en lien avec le…
monde animal et végétal, les phénomènes qui le régissent et les secrets de ses habitants. Les petits curieux y découvriront notamment ce qui permet à la mouche de marcher au plafond, comment sont fabriquées les bottes en caoutchouc et les parfums, ce qu'est le corail, quelle est la symbolique des arbres, ce qu'est l'herboristerie, quelle est l'origine des nains de jardin, pourquoi la plupart des animaux possèdent une queue ou pourquoi certains affirment que les pets des vaches détruisent l'ozone. Années 2-4. 2010.