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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.The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson: an introduction
By Anne Newlands. 1995
Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
By Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Teenagers talk about suicide
By Marion Crook. 1989
In exploring the topic of teenage suicide, the author looks at relationships with family and friends, coping skills, and where…
teens can get help. She stresses the importance of self-esteem and parents with empathy. c1989.Tell me why: how young people can change the world
By Eric Walters. 2008
"I just want to know: why do you think that people treat each other the way that they do? Is…
there something that happened to you that made you want to help people? And, finally, what, if anything, do you think one kid can do to make a difference?" Responding to these questions, people including Roméo Dallaire, Robert Munsch, Marc Garneau, and Rick Hansen have shared their wisdom, experience, and convictions about how to counter suffering and cruelty. Walters also profiles five young people who have already found ways to help. For junior high readers. 2008.Stormy seas: stories of young boat refugees
By Mary Beth Leatherdale. 2017
The plight of refugees risking their lives at sea has, unfortunately, made the headlines all too often in the past…
few years. This book presents five true stories, from 1939 to today, about young people who lived through the harrowing experience of setting sail in search of asylum: Ruth and her family board the St. Louis to escape Nazism; Phu sets out alone from war-torn Vietnam; José tries to reach the United States from Cuba; Najeeba flees Afghanistan and the Taliban; and after losing his family, Mohamed abandons his village on the Ivory Coast in search of a new life. Grades 4-7. Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2017.Save the humans
By Rob Stewart, Evan Rosser. 2012
Beginning with a childhood spent catching poisonous snakes and chasing after alligators, award-winning documentary filmmaker Rob Stewart charts his development…
into one of the world's leading environmental activists. Risking arrest and mafia reprisal in Costa Rica, nearly losing a leg in Panama and getting lost at sea in the remote Galapagos Islands, Stewart is living proof that the best way to create change in the world is to dive in over your head. With his efforts to save sharks leading to tangible policy change in countries around the world, Stewart now sets his sights on a slightly bigger goal: saving humanity. For senior high and older readers. 2012.Safe teen: powerful alternatives to violence
By Anita Roberts. 2001
The author explains violence, looking at its roots, identifying potentially dangerous behaviour, and always offering teens strategies to protect themselves…
and diffuse situations--from small misunderstandings to outright assault. The book also includes discussion of gender stereotypes, self-esteem, handling cliques and social pressures, acknowledging and transforming emotions, and differentiating between "good sex" and harmful sex. Poems, quotes, and practical exercises are also added. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Ryan and Jimmy: and the well in Africa that brought them together (CitizenKid)
By Herb Shoveller. 2006
When Ryan's first-grade teacher told his class about countries where people didn't have clean drinking water, he became determined to…
change things. His first well was built in Uganda, and a local orphan named Akana Jimmy longed for a chance to thank Ryan. When they finally meet, an unbreakable bond unites these boys from very different backgrounds, and a long and sometimes life-threatening journey begins. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 3-6. 2006.From the age of eight, Roberta Bondar knew she wanted to be an astronaut. In January 1992 she made Canadian…
history when she became the first Canadian woman, and first neurologist, to go into space on board Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of dedication, commitment, and courage. Grades 4-7. 2004.Robert Borden (The Canadians)
By Kathleen Saunders. 1978
Reporter in disguise: the intrepid Vic Steinberg
By Christine Welldon. 2012
Who was Vic Stein? A man who enjoyed a pint of beer at the rugby match? A young woman who…
worked behind the counter at a local department store? A seamstress in a sweatshop? Yes - she could be any and all of these characters, depending on the story she was chasing for her popular column in the Toronto News. Over 100 years ago, Vic Stein was one of the New Women, a Bachelor Girl who pursued a career in investigative journalism - hardly the type of lifestyle for an upper-middle class young lady. But she had to be stealthy, secretive, and cunning if she wanted her scoop. There are many details we do not know about this secretive and feisty journalist - we don't even know her real name! - but one thing we know for sure: Vic Steinberg would be laughing if she knew that decades after her death, people are still wondering about her and trying to solve the puzzle that was her life. Grades 3-6. 2012.Remembering John McCrae: soldier, doctor, poet
By Linda Granfield. 2009
"In Flanders Fields the poppies blow..."Every Canadian student, teacher and parent can recite these powerful words. But behind every poem…
is a poet, who lived, breathed, and in this case, led an extraordinary life. Despite John McCrae reaching Canadian icon status, his life has been largely unknown. This books is a beautiful tribute to this man. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 4-7. 2009.Quelque chose d'étrange s'est produit en route vers le futur: tournants, revirements et leçons apprises
By Michael J Fox, Lorraine Gagné. 2011
Si vous avez récemment obtenu votre diplôme ou si vous êtes sur le point d'en recevoir un, je suis convaincu…
qu'il y a un bon nombre de personnes qui ont joué un rôle dans ce qui vous arrive actuellement et qui s'intéressent à ce que vous désirez faire à partir de maintenant. Cela est compréhensible. Les parents, les mentors et les amis font partie de votre histoire, tout comme vous faites partie de la leur. Ils ont des espoirs et des rêves qui peuvent croiser ou chevaucher les vôtres. Et il n'y a aucune raison pour que vous ne leur fassiez pas de place. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011. Titre uniforme: A funny thing happened on the way to the future--Pride: celebrating diversity & community
By Robin Stevenson. 2016
For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people around the world, Pride is both protest and celebration. It's about embracing diversity.…
It's about fighting for freedom and equality. It's about history, and it's about the future. It's about all of us. Grades 4-7. 2016.Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil: résistant acadien (Bonjour l'histoire ; #18)
By Alain Raimbault. 2016
En 1702, près de Port-Royal, en Nouvelle-Écosse, naît l'Acadien Joseph Broussard. Il assistera au fil des ans aux humiliations subies…
par sa famille et ses amis sous la domination anglaise : toute sa vie ne sera bientôt plus que révolte et actes de résistance contre les Anglais. En 1730, sa famille déménage au Nouveau-Brunswick, dans un paisible village acadien nommé Beausoleil. Mais Joseph reprend du service. À la tête d'une armée improvisée d'Acadiens et d'Autochtones, il repart en guerre contre les Anglais aussi bien en Nouvelle-Écosse qu'en Nouvelle- Angleterre. Il finira par être fait prisonnier, puis exilé en Louisiane où il mourra en 1765. Années 3-6 et plus. 2016.Michel Sarrazin: médecin et botaniste en Nouvelle-France (Bonjour l'histoire ; #5)
By Cécile Gagnon, Emmanuelle Bergeron. 2012
Michel Sarrazin était un homme de sciences. Un homme curieux de tout ce qu’il l’entoure, tant des êtres humains que…
des plantes et des animaux. Lorsqu’il débarque en Nouvelle-France, il voit là une occasion de venir en aide à ses contemporains tout en nourrissant sa soif de découvertes. Quelques temps après son arrivée, il devient rapidement indispensable; il est appelé de toutes parts non seulement pour soigner les malades mais également pour développer les concepts de base de l’hygiène et prévenir les épidémies. Les sciences et la médecin de cette époque étaient fort différentes d’aujourd’hui et Michel Sarrazin, par sa persévérance, sa curiosité et son dévouement, a contribué à leur évolution. Années 3-6 et plus. 2012.Madeleine de Verchères: la combattante en jupons (Bonjour l'histoire ; #3)
By Marie Roberge. 2012
La jeune Magdelon est habituée à la vie au fort et à la menace constante que font planer les Iroquois…
sur la petite seigneurie de Verchères et ses environs. Toutefois, elle ne pensait pas avoir à la défendre elle-même contre l'ennemi. Ainsi, par un beau jour d'octobre 1692, alors que ses parents se sont absentés pour affaires, Madeleine de Verchères doit agir avec ruse, courage et sang-froid pour diriger sa petite troupe et tenir tête aux assaillants. Cette longue bataille contre les Sauvages, qui dura plusieurs jours, forge tout l'avenir de Madeleine qui sera dès lors reconnue comme une héroïne par ses contemporains. Années 5-8. 2012. (Bonjour l'histoire ; 3)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.Je peux faire la difference
By Anne-Marie Courtemanche, Tracy Marsh. 2009
Recueil qui marie documentaire et bandes dessinées afin d'inviter les jeunes à poser des gestes simples et concrets pour contribuer…
à la sauvegarde de l'énergie, à la protection de l'environnement, à une meilleure cohabitation entre les membres d'une communauté, à l'entraide entre générations ou vers des personnes en besoin, à la maison, à l'école, mais aussi dans le reste du monde. Années 3-6 et plus. 2009.