Describes the first hazardous days of life for a dolphin, codfish, turtle, sea gull, robin, wolf, elephant, and chimpanzee. Grades 4-7. 1974.

The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession.… (Show full summary)

Hockey writer Brian McFarlane tells the story of the Montreal Canadiens, the most successful sports team in North America. On… (Show full summary)

Account of Muhammad Ali's life and career, focusing on his professional accomplishments, principles, and fight against racial injustice. Describes his… (Show full summary)

Advice on various aspects of hockey such as skating, passing, shooting, practicing, and stickhandling. For hockey fans in grades 4-7 who want to increase their understanding of the game. 1977.

Although one usually associates wildlife with rural areas, this book introduces wild animals and plants that can be found in… (Show full summary)

From your fingerprints to the patterns in your eyes, each of us is unique. This collection of fun facts and… (Show full summary)

On March 30, 1970, a wobbly foal named Secretariat was born on a farm in Virginia - but he was… (Show full summary)

Traces the history of the development of the artificial heart, including experimentation with animals and human heart transplants. Discusses the… (Show full summary)

At age sixteen, swimmer Lynne Cox achieved her lifetime goal of setting a new record for an English Channel swim.… (Show full summary)

Recounts discoveries about the universe--seeing a star being born, tracking a galaxy light-years away, verifying the existence of dark energy--made… (Show full summary)

The Canadian Pacific Railway owes its existence to Fleming, an engineer, who promoted the idea of a transcontinental railway. He… (Show full summary)

From the age of eight, Roberta Bondar knew she wanted to be an astronaut. In January 1992 she made Canadian… (Show full summary)

Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls his life on the trail and at home with his beloved team of dogs. Portrays his… (Show full summary)

Describes advances in physics over the last century. Includes chapters on the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, atomic structures, chaos and… (Show full summary)

"Pedal It!" encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling. From the very first boneshakers to today’s… (Show full summary)

A look at nature's violence: earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, drought, fire and flood. Grades 4-7. c1982. (Books for world explorers)

An editor of "Car and driver" magazine examines the myth and reality behind Harley-Davidson motorcycles, beginning with the company's first… (Show full summary)

Orser, world champion figure skater, describes the hard work and dedication that is required to "reach the top" of this… (Show full summary)

Aujourd'hui, quelles idées véritablement hérétiques pourraient conduire Galilée au bûcher ? Il y a des siècles, les spéculations sur l'univers… (Show full summary)