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The Wright brothers: a flying start (Snapshots: Images Of People And Places In History Ser.)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2002
On December 17th, 1903, Wilbur and Orville made the first controlled powered flight. Although Wilbur and Orville were self-educated, their…
combined ingenuity, ability to observe, determination, and imagination propelled them toward their goals. A look at the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright. For readers in grades 4-7. 2002.Willie O'Ree: the story of the first black player in the NHL (Recordbooks)
By Nicole Mortillaro. 2012
Willie O'Ree quietly made NHL history at the Montreal Forum on January 18, 1958, when he became the first black…
player to take to the ice. In the dressing room before the game, his Boston Bruins teammates told him not to worry; if any one of the Montreal players said anything to him, they'd have his back. There was a round of applause when O'Ree stepped onto the ice, and newspapers ran the story. The colour barrier in the NHL had been broken. This book traces the early life of O'Ree in Fredericton, New Brunswick, his journey to the NHL, highlights from his hockey career, and his work encouraging diversity in the NHL. Grades 4-7. 2012.Levers (Machines in action)
By Angela Royston. 2001
Rapid Ray: the story of Ray Lewis
By John Cooper. 2002
After an outstanding career as a high-school track-and-field star, Ray Lewis went on to become the first Canadian-born black man…
named to a Canadian Olympic team, winning medals at the 1932 Olympics and the 1934 British Empire Games. What makes him more remarkable is that Ray faced poverty and prejudice everyday, working on the railway. Grades 4-7. 2002.What makes an ocean wave?: questions and answers about oceans and ocean life (Scholastic question and answer series.)
By Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger. 2001
Hear that train whistle blow!: how the railroad changed the world (Landmark books)
By Milton Meltzer. 2004
The invention of the railroad led to great changes in human history, though it was also connected to ruthless exploitation…
of workers, extermination of Native Americans and the buffalo, corruption among public officials, and violent strike-breaking tactics used by greedy railroad owners. Describes short and transcontinental train lines and how they shaped the economy, agriculture, and the growth of new towns. Grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004.Record breakers: true stories of this century's amazing kids
By Leslie Garrett. 2000
A collection of stories that tell about the extraordinary, record-breaking feats of kids from all over the world: 14-year-old Subaru…
Takahashi made a solo 10,000-km sailing trip across the Pacific Ocean; 13-year-old Ryan Tripp launched a lawn-mower odyssey, riding across the United States; and Cristen Powell proved herself the fastest woman on four wheels when she was just a recent high school grad. Grades 4-7. 2000.Years of dust: the story of the Dust Bowl
By Albert Marrin. 2009
Discusses causes and effects of the environmental and social disaster that swept across the Great Plains in the 1930s during…
the Great Depression. Explains that farmers and ranchers unwittingly caused conditions that led to the dust storms and the loss of the land they had settled. Grades 5-8. c2009.Women in sports: 50 fearless athletes who played to win (Women in Science)
By Rachel Ignotofsky. 2017
Highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes--from well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast…
Simone Biles, to lesser-known athletes like skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee and Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a men's professional league. Covering more than forty sports, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about notable women's teams throughout history, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and muscle anatomy. Celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for the next generation of athletes, Grades 4-7. 2017.Whose bright idea was it?: true stories of invention
By Larry Verstraete. 1997
Did you know that the inventor of Nike sneakers got the idea for his high-tech soles from a waffle iron?…
Or that Chester Greenwood, the inventor of the earmuffs, came up with them only after he'd frozen his ears while skating? The true story of hundreds of fascinating inventions, some the results of determination, some inspired by strange circumstances, and many that happened entirely by accident! Grades 4-7. 1997.What happened to the mammoths?: and other explorations of science in action
By Jack Myers. 2000
Discusses the scientific detective work that must be done to answer questions on animal behaviour. Explores how cats purr, how…
seals can dive so deep, why pandas are hooked on bamboo, why alligator eggshells are covered with tiny cavities, and what happened to the woolly mammoth. Grades 4-7. 2000.Twins: an amazing investigation
By Jay Ingram, Harvey Chan. 1988
Transformed: how everyday things are made
By Bill Slavin, Jim Slavin. 2005
A look at how 69 familiar items are made, including baseballs, guitars, teddy bears, CDs, books, dental floss, ice cream,…
and peanut butter. The last section describes the raw materials used, such as aluminum, glass, paper, petroleum, and rubber. Historical notes provide background - did you know that the earliest form of football was played with a pig's bladder in Virginia in 1609? Grades 4-7. 2005.The periodic table: Elements With Style
By Adrian Dingle. 2008
The Maker Movement is where all the next great inventions and innovations are happening. Mark Hatch describes the remarkable technologies…
and tools now accessible to you, and shares stories of how ordinary people have devised extraordinary products, giving rise to successful new business ventures. Senior High and older. 2013.Astrophysics for young people in a hurry
By Gregory Mone, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. 2019
Nos amis les objets
By Titus. 2001
Petit traité européen rigolo qui propose de donner aux objets qui nous entourent tout le crédit qu'ils méritent. Parions que…
vous ne les regardez plus de la même façon après avoir lu ce livre... Années 5-8. 2001.Blame it on El Niño
By Susan Dudley Gold. 1999
Examines the weather event known as El Niño beginning with facts and fantasies about it. Discusses the local and global…
effects of this warm current of water that sometimes occurs off the west coast of Ecuador around Christmas. Also includes information on its cooler counterpart, La Niña. Grade 5-8.1999.Muhammad Ali: the world's champion
By John Tessitore. 1998
Biography of the champion boxer, tracing his childhood, athletic career, religious conversion, and charitable activities. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.,…
Ali rose to fame by winning a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, but later was criticized for his refusal to serve in Vietnam. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.Cloning
By Daniel Cohen. 1998
Introduces the history and possible future of the science of cloning and gene therapy, and the social consequences of such…
experiments. Includes information on Dolly the sheep and the possibility of replicating dinosaurs. Junior High. c1998.