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Breaking Through: Heroes in Canadian Women's Sport (Lorimer Recordbooks)
By Sue Irwin. 2018
This book highlights the achievements of Canadian women sports stars — the role models of today's young female athletes. They…
fought for the right to compete in sports traditionally dominated by men and proved that women's sports are just as competitive and exciting to watch as men's. Spanning decades, Breaking Through focuses on seven sports and the women who made them their own, including well-known legends such as soccer player Christine Sinclair, who brought women's soccer in Canada into the limelight, and hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser, the longest-serving member of Canada's National team and five-time Olympic medalist. Readers will also see basketball, bobsleigh and rugby represented and learn the stories of less well-known athletes such as Indigenous Cross-country skiers Sharon Anne and Shirley Firth, who faced down prejudice, and Carol Hunyh, who brought home Canada's first Olympic gold medal in women's wrestling.Brains on! presents...it's alive: From neurons and narwhals to the fungus among us
By Molly Bloom. 2020
The creators of the award-winning science podcast for kids, Brains On! , present a humorous, fact- and fun-filled look at…
life on Earth — from deep sea creatures and carnivorous plants to the human body and stinky bacteria. Perfect for STEM fans! Did you ever wonder why jellyfish sting? Or if trees communicate with each other? How about why you can't tickle yourself? Well hold on to your noggins, because you're about to find out! Join the creators of the award-winning science podcast Brains On! as they explore the uber-awesome and sometimes gross world of biology — aka the study of living things. Inside these pages, you'll meet animals with superpowers, plants that eat meat, brains that trick you, and tiny microbes that live, well . . . all over you. Packed with mind-boggling facts and laugh-out-loud jokes, this book promises a brain-bending, jaw-dropping, belly-laughing good time as readers watch the world around them come ALIVE! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:preBorn in Canada to parents who emigrated from the Caribbean, P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. A…
talent on the ice, playing for some of the best teams in the NHL, P.K. has set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honour in hockey for a defenceman. Often the centre of controversy, at one time named one of the most hated hockey players in the NHL for his outspoken attitude, he is the pride of many fans across Canada and a hero to young athletes of colour. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known to have made the largest donation to charity by a Canadian athlete in history, and works to build an understanding between at-risk youth and law enforcement across North America. P.K.'s story has evolved into an incredible family story of three first-generation-born-in-Canada brothers who, starting with P.K., all were drafted into the NHL. P.K. and his siblings were brought up to work hard to make their dreams come true by a father who taught in one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Toronto. A philanthropic thinker, a media favourite and force to be reckoned with on the ice — this is P.K. Subban.In the Dark: The Science of What Happens at Night
By Josh Holinaty, Lisa Deresti Betik. 2020
Ever wonder what happens when you go to sleep at night? Discover all that's still going on in the world…
after dark, in this intriguing, fact-packed introduction to the science of night. What happens when we go to sleep at night? Now young readers can find out, in this entertaining exploration of the science of night. Nocturnal animals are hunting for food. Plants are using math (!) to conserve their overnight energy. Celestial objects only visible after dark are shining brightly in the night sky. Even our own bodies and brains are still working to keep us healthy! Amazing as it is, the world doesn't stop just because we've closed our eyes. Lisa Deresti Betik has created a fun, engaging and fact-packed introduction to the science of what happens in the world after dark. Children will be delighted to find the answers to questions such as: Why do we dream? How do bats use echolocation? What blooms in the moonlight? Why do stars twinkle? Thoroughly researched and vetted by several experts, this book covers multiple STEM topics, leading to tons of direct curriculum links in earth science, life science and physical science. The comprehensive, wide-ranging approach allows for loads of fun facts that will appeal to children. Josh Holinaty's stylish illustrations create a striking nighttime look with a limited, dark color palette. The text is supported by a glossary, an index and suggested sources for further reading.42 is not just a number: the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero
By Doreen Rappaport. 2017
Recounts the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball…
and played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was named Rookie of the Year, National League MVP, World Series champ, and became an American hero. For grades 5-8. 2017Life on Surtsey: Iceland's upstart island (Scientists in the Field)
By Loree Griffin Burns. 2017
Scientists explore Iceland's island Surtsey, which formed after a volcano erupted under the sea on November 14, 1963. Discusses the…
arrival and survival of insects and plant life on the island, and records the changes that have taken place over the years. For grades 4-7. 2017Amazon adventure: how tiny fish are saving the world's largest rainforest (Scientists in the Field)
By Sy Montgomery, Keith Ellenbogen. 2017
Itch!: everything you didn't want to know about what makes you scratch
By Gilbert Ford, Anita Sanchez. 2018
Presents an overview of why we itch and explores itching's history, anatomy, botany, and biology. Identifies some insects, plants, and…
fungi that can cause us to have adverse skin reactions. Suggests natural remedies, such as using a banana peel to soothe an insect bite itch. For grades 3-6. 2018The triumphant tale of the house sparrow
By Jan Thornhill. 2018
Discusses the history of the House Sparrow, which has adapted and thrived alongside humans for more than ten thousand years.…
Sometimes considered an agricultural pest, the House Sparrow has also been viewed as a highly entertaining bird and was purposely introduced into North America. For grades 3-6. 2018Examines the challenging times and amazing accomplishments of Bessie Coleman (1892-1926) on her journey to become not only the first…
woman of African American and Native American descent to earn an international aviation pilot's license, but also a successful civilian pilot and famous stunt flyer. For senior high and older readers. 2018Conservation Success stories: Set, six books (Conservation Success Stories Series)
By Lisa J. Amstutz, Clara MacCarald, Carol Hand, Michael Regan, Laura Perdew. 2018
Set of six books featuring the ongoing conservation efforts in different ecosystems. Includes Bringing Back Our Deserts, Bringing Back Our…
Freshwater Lakes, Bringing Back Our Oceans, Bringing Back Our Tropical Forests, Bringing Back Our Tundra, and Bringing Back Our Wetlands. For grades 6-9.When I was a turkey: based on the Emmy award-winning PBS documentary My Life as a Turkey
By Brenda Z. Guiberson, Joe Hutto. 2017
Naturalist recounts the true story of how he raised a flock of wild turkeys using imprinting from the moment they…
hatched. For two years he cared for the flock of birds and immersed himself in their world. For grades 4-7. 2017Letters to a young gymnast
By Nadia Comaneci. 2011
Reflections on her career by the legendary gymnast who was the first person to score a perfect 10. 0 in…
Olympic competition. Topics covered include dedication, strength, courage, pressure, goals, dreams, triumphs, challenges, and love. Pays particular attention to living under a totalitarian regime as a celebrated figure. 2004Forgotten bones: uncovering a slave cemetery
By Lois Miner Huey. 2016
The hyena scientist (Scientists in the Field)
By Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop. 2018
Explores the work of zoologist Kay Holekamp as she researches hyenas in Africa. Discusses the different team members, life at…
the research camp, and the exciting new data they collect on the hyenas whose clans are dominated by females. For grades 5-8. 2018Fantastic failures: true stories of people who changed the world by falling down first
By Luke Reynolds. 2018
Author of Surviving Middle School (DB 85927), presents a collection of short biographies featuring successful individuals who overcame significant challenges…
in their lives. Profiles include J. K. Rowling, Ellen DeGeneres, Christopher Reeve, and Sonia Sotomayor. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018Shark quest: protecting the ocean's top predators
By Karen Romano Young. 2019
Overview of sharks, from their intelligence and feeding habits to how researchers study sharks at sea. Discusses the human impact…
on their populations, and what we can do to save these incredible predators. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018Absolutely everything!: a history of Earth, dinosaurs, rulers, robots and other things too numerous to mention
By Christopher Lloyd, Andy Forshaw. 2018
Answers many big questions about our planet, life, and people from the beginning of the universe--starting with the Big Bang…
13. 8 billion years ago--to the present day. Covers the rise and fall of dinosaurs, the emergence of various civilizations, and technological advancements. For grades 6-9. 2018Journey Around the Sun: The Story of Halley's Comet
By James Gladstone, Yaara Eshet. 2021