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Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities
Profiles of twenty individuals who prevailed over various learning differences (LD), such as dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Each narrative account… describes a particular LD, the obstacles it presented, and efforts to overcome its limitations. Grades 5-8. c1997.
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General non-fiction, History, Literature, Travel and geography
The first part of the book tells the story of a young Amazon Munduruku boy, Kaxi, raised to be a… shaman. In the second part, the author describes how he came to the city of Sao Paulo as a young man, and experienced culture shock and racism. The last part provides information about the Munduruku and other Amazon people and their ways of living. Grades 2-4. 2000, 1996. Uniform title: Histórias de índio.
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Biography, Social issues, Travel and geography
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.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
Though it was discovered almost 500 years ago, few people have visited Sable Island. Despite modern navigational tools, excessive fog… and stormy weather still make travelling to Sable a challenge. But the island is part of Maritime lore--dubbed the "graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the number of ships wrecked on its shores. Sable Island also hosts wild horses, thousands of seals, and enchanting "singing" sands and "wandering" dunes. Sable Island is as dangerous as it is alluring. Grades 2-4. 2011.
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Asian history, Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
Reviews recent Chinese history and discusses social, economic, and political factors which influence life in modern China. Grades 5-8. 1983.
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Canadian non-fiction, Travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
Edgar, un sympathique chien grassouillet, et Julie, une jolie libellule, invite les enfants à les suivre dans leur exploration des… différentes régions du Québec et des attractions susceptibles de les intéresser. Parcourant tour à tour la campagne, les montagnes, la route du fleuve, le bord de la mer, les amusantes mascottes font découvrir aux enfants la diversité des paysages québécois, sa faune et sa flore, ses monuments, son folklore, ses mets typiques, proposant au passage des haltes historiques, culturelles, sportives, gourmandes ou bucoliques. Des anecdotes judicieusement choisies permettent quant à elles de prendre le pouls de chaque région visitée, qu'elles abordent des légendes amérindiennes, la "parlure québécoise" ou la réputation des bleuets du lac Saint-Jean! Années 2-4. 2009.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
Les Dragouilles sont de drôles de petites créatures s'apparentant à des "monsieur Patate" cornus, affublés d'une queue et d'ailes de… démons. Chaque titre de la série regroupe de courtes bandes dessinées mettant en scène ces êtres fabuleux auxquelles se greffent des charades, des jeux, des recettes, des idées de bricolage, des blagues, des devinettes et des rubriques informatives sur des sujets variés, qui permettent ici de glaner quelques faits intéressants à propos de la capitale de l'Union indienne, de ses attraits, de sa culture et des moeurs de ses habitants. Années 3-6. Suite de "Les jaunes de Barcelone", suivi de "Les orangées de Tunis". 2012.
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Travel and geography
Describes the author's journey through Morocco, across the Atlas Mountains, into the Sahara Desert, arriving at Timbuktu, and continuing to… ancient salt mines in a remote part of the desert. Discusses camels, nomads, customs, Muslim traditions, and his adventures travelling in his favourite terrain - the desert. Grades 4-7. 1998.
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Arts and entertainment, Travel and geography
Sous forme de carnet de voyage, cet album invite le lecteur à suivre les traces du peintre Bhajju Shyam, qui… quitte son petit village du centre de l'Inde pour réaliser des peintures murales dans un restaurant londonien. Années 3-6 et plus. 2006. Titre uniforme: London jungle book.
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Travel and geography
Guide dévoilant les richesses ethnologiques et archéologiques de ce pays aux traditions millénaires. Conseils et recommandations pratiques aux touristes. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 1990.
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Science and technology, Travel and geography
Quand et comment se sont formées les montagnes? Où se situent-elles et quelles sont les plus hautes, les plus froides?… Comment les hommes et les animaux y vivent-ils? Qu'est-ce qu'un glacier, un volcan, une avalanche? Toutes ces questions trouveront des réponses dans ce petit recueil de la collection Découverte Benjamin, l'encyclopédie pour répondre aux questions des enfants qui lisent tout seuls. Années 1-3. 2006. (Découverte Benjamin ; 28)
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Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
An introduction to the history and culture of Japan including a discussion of Japanese in the United States. Discusses Japanese… legends, festivals, home life, schools, and sports. Grades 5-8. 1983. (Discovering our heritage)
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography
South America's story is as varied as its geography of soaring mountains, scorching deserts, and lush rainforests. In Ecuador alone,… there are 25,000 kinds of plants, 1,500 species of birds, 4,500 different butterflies, and 300 mammals! This book combines an often tragic history with the problems and triumphs of the present. Grades 4-7. 2007.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
Gran has decided that she is taking nine-year-old Alice and eight-year-old Cal on a road trip across Canada. Using poems,… silly songs, tweets and blogs, the trio records the trip for everyone to share. Starting in St. John’s Newfoundland, where they have a “find-it” list that includes a moose and an iceberg and going all the way to the Pacific Ocean, the gang offers a fun way to learn about vast, varied, and surprising Canada. Grades 2-4. c2012.
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Canadian non-fiction, Travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
Climb aboard an 18-wheeler for an eye-opening glimpse of the Northern Lights, getting caught in a white-out, frozen engines and much more. Grades 3-6. 1999.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
One in a series of books about major Canadian cities. It describes points of interest, including the Bluenose II and the Citadel, and the history of Halifax. Grades 3-6. 1986.
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Travel and geography, European travel and geography
Introduces the geography, history, government, and culture of reunified Germany. Includes the country's past and present relationships with the United… States. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999. (Countries of the world)
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Travel and geography
Presents the history of the discovery and early explorations of the Antarctic region, including the race to the South Pole.… Also describes the geography of the region. Grades 5-8 and older. 1979.
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Travel and geography, Travelogues
The true story of Peter Lourie and his twelve year old daughter, Suzanna, tells of their adventures scuba diving on the island of Andros. Grades 4-7. 2011.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
A description of life in modern China, and of how conditions have changed there. Grades 3-6. Taped with: China, the… land by Bobbie Kalman. Covers the events and people that have shaped China's history. Grades 3-6. Taped with China, the culture by Bobbie Kalman. Records the achievements of China's 4,000 year old civilization. Includes the history of various festivities, recipes and activities. Grades 3-6. (The lands, peoples and cultures series)