High interest, low vocabulary readersBiography, Adventurers and explorers, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio
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.
Historical fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, Indigenous peoples fictionIndigenous peoples biography, Canadian biography, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-transcribed braille
Using rhyming lyrics from a previously written rap song, Midewin author, Manitoba politician, and creator Kinew tells the stories of 14 Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary. Grades K-3. 2018.