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The first days of life
By Russell Freedman, Joseph Cellini. 1974
The endless steppe
By Esther Rudomin Hautzig. 1995
During World War II, when she was eleven years old, the author and her family were arrested in Poland by…
the Russians as political enemies and exiled to Siberia. She recounts here the trials of the following five years spent on the harsh Asian steppe. Grades 5-8. 1995, c1968.The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession.…
The fascinating tales in this book follow elements on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine, and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. Grades 5-8. 2018.The easy hockey book
By Jonah Kalb. 1977
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)From your fingerprints to the patterns in your eyes, each of us is unique. This collection of fun facts and…
activities will help you to discover more about human nature and yourself. Find out about body language, left brain vs. right brain, personality types, and more. Grades 4-7. 2000.The artificial heart (An Impact book)
By Melvin Berger. 1987
Traces the history of the development of the artificial heart, including experimentation with animals and human heart transplants. Discusses the…
psychological and ethical issues surrounding their use. For junior and senior high readers. c1987.Ten girls from history
By Kate Dickinson Sweetser, Amy Puetz. 2017
Whether facing a band of Indians with Madeleine; saving lives at sea with Ida Lewis; experiencing the battlefields of the…
Civil War with Clara Barton, or learning the life story of Louisa May Alcott, you will be inspired by the faith, courage, and devotion of these ten girls from history. Grades 4-7. 2017.Tell no one who you are: the hidden childhood of Régine Miller
By Walter Buchignani. 1994
The story of Régine Miller, who, as a young Jewish girl during World War II, was hidden by Belgium's underground…
movement and was the only member of her family to survive the Holocaust. Grades 5-8. c1994.Speaking our truth: a journey of reconciliation
By Monique Gray Smith. 2017
Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack…
of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by Survivors and their families. Guided by Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action. For senior high readers. 2017.Sandford Fleming (The Canadians)
By Lorne Edmond Green. 1980
The Canadian Pacific Railway owes its existence to Fleming, an engineer, who promoted the idea of a transcontinental railway. He…
was also responsible for the 24-hour time-zone based on the Greenwich meridian. Grades 5-8. 1980. (The Canadians)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
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)Physics in the 20th century
By Curt Suplee, Judy R Franz, John S Rigden. 1999
Describes advances in physics over the last century. Includes chapters on the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, atomic structures, chaos and…
order, and the evolution of the universe. Chronicles the research that resulted in the creation of new technology. Senior High and older. c1999.Pedal it!: how bicycles are changing the world (Footprints)
By Michelle Mulder. 2013
"Pedal It!" encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling. From the very first boneshakers to today’s…
sleek racing bikes, from handlebars to gear sprockets, this book shows you how bikes can make the world a better place. Not only can bikes be used to power computers and generators, they can also reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded modern city - fast! Grades 4-7. 2013.Our violent earth (Books For World Explorers Series 3 #No. 2)
By Nancy Watson. 1982
Outlaw machine: Harley-Davidson and the search for the American soul
By Brock W Yates. 1999
An editor of "Car and driver" magazine examines the myth and reality behind Harley-Davidson motorcycles, beginning with the company's first…
machine in 1903. Traces the evolution of bikers' clubs, their image in film, and their eventual revival. Also examines the competition from Japan that almost destroyed the company. Some strong language. 1999.Mythes et légendes des Amérindiens
By Jean-Claude Dupont. 2010
Mythes et légendes des Amérindiens propose des récits transmis par les Anciens des dix nations amérindiennes du Québec. Des mythes…
qui font la narration d'événements situés dans un temps hors d'atteinte; une science explicative des origines des êtres et des choses; des héros naturels ou surnaturels; des manitous bons ou mauvais; des animaux doués d'intelligence; des tricksters, ces joueurs de tours qui prennent une forme animale ou humaine. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2010.Orphan train rider: one boy's true story
By Andrea Warren. 1996
History of the social program that transported thousands of homeless children from the east coast to other parts of the…
United States for adoption between 1854 and 1930. In alternate chapters, Lee Nailling recounts his personal experience as an orphan train rider. Grades 4-7. 1996.