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The great Antonio

By Elise Gravel. 2016

Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Biography, Sports biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille

He weighed as much as a horse; he once wrestled a bear; he could devour twenty-five chickens in one sitting.…

This whimsical book tells the story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life strongman who had muscles as big as his heart. Grades K-3. 2016.

The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson: an introduction

By Anne Newlands. 1995

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Arts and entertainment, Fine arts biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
Provides an overview of the lives of the members of the Group of Seven and their work. c1995.

The greatest: Muhammad Ali

By Walter Dean Myers. 2001

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Sports biography, Lifestyle, Sports and games
Human-narrated audio

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

Olympic triumph, his transformation from the young Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali, and his rise to fame as world heavyweight champion. Examines boxing's damaging effects. Grades 5-8 and older readers. Some descriptions of violence. 2001.

The easy hockey book

By Jonah Kalb. 1977

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Sports and games, Hockey
Human-narrated audio
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.

The big red horse: the story of Secretariat and the loyal groom who loved him

By Lawrence Scanlan. 2007

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Sports biography, Lifestyle, Animals and wildlife, Sports and games
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille

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

no ordinary horse. He was bigger and more muscled than racehorses his age, and after a slow start and lots of training, he went on to compete for the biggest prize in racing - the Triple Crown. This is also the story of the one person who helped Secretariat the most - feeding him grain, bathing him, and chatting with him at dawn each day - his groom, Edward "Shorty" Sweat. Grades 5-8. 2007.

Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)

By Barbara Sheen. 2004

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Addiction and substance abuse, Self help, Social issues
Human-narrated audio

Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…

and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.

Sports hall of fame, weird

By Kevin Sylvester. 2005

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Canadian non-fiction, Humour, Sports and games
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille

Take a walk on the weird side! Odd, weird and just plain gross moments in sports await you, including yucky…

bathroom incidents, cursed teams, and spectacular losers. Find out why some hockey fans throw an octopus on the ice, how a dead guy got drafted, and how the hand of God may have decided a soccer game. Grades 4-7. 2005.

Steve Bauer on bicycling: a cyclist's sourcebook

By Gerald Donaldson, Steve Bauer. 1989

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Sports and games
Human-narrated audio

Professional cyclist Steve Bauer provides information on: the history of bicycles; bicycle anatomy, maintenance and repair; fitness and training for…

riding; cycling skills and techniques. Junior and senior high and adult readers. 1989.

Save the humans

By Rob Stewart, Evan Rosser. 2012

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille

Beginning with a childhood spent catching poisonous snakes and chasing after alligators, award-winning documentary filmmaker Rob Stewart charts his development…

into one of the world's leading environmental activists. Risking arrest and mafia reprisal in Costa Rica, nearly losing a leg in Panama and getting lost at sea in the remote Galapagos Islands, Stewart is living proof that the best way to create change in the world is to dive in over your head. With his efforts to save sharks leading to tangible policy change in countries around the world, Stewart now sets his sights on a slightly bigger goal: saving humanity. For senior high and older readers. 2012.

Roberta Bondar: the exceptional achievements of Canada's first woman astronaut (Amazing stories)

By Joan Dixon. 2004

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
High interest, low vocabulary readersBiography, Adventurers and explorers, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio

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

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Historical biography, Politics and government biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian history, Canadian politics and government
Human-narrated audio
In 1911, Robert Borden became the prime minister of Canada. He remained in office during the turbulent years of World War I. Grades 5-8. 1978. (The Canadians)

Reporter in disguise: the intrepid Vic Steinberg

By Christine Welldon. 2012

Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Biography, Literature biography, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille

Who was Vic Stein? A man who enjoyed a pint of beer at the rugby match? A young woman who…

worked behind the counter at a local department store? A seamstress in a sweatshop? Yes - she could be any and all of these characters, depending on the story she was chasing for her popular column in the Toronto News. Over 100 years ago, Vic Stein was one of the New Women, a Bachelor Girl who pursued a career in investigative journalism - hardly the type of lifestyle for an upper-middle class young lady. But she had to be stealthy, secretive, and cunning if she wanted her scoop. There are many details we do not know about this secretive and feisty journalist - we don't even know her real name! - but one thing we know for sure: Vic Steinberg would be laughing if she knew that decades after her death, people are still wondering about her and trying to solve the puzzle that was her life. Grades 3-6. 2012.

Remembering John McCrae: soldier, doctor, poet

By Linda Granfield. 2009

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Literature biography, War and military biography, Science and medicine biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, World War I
Human-narrated audio

"In Flanders Fields the poppies blow..."Every Canadian student, teacher and parent can recite these powerful words. But behind every poem…

is a poet, who lived, breathed, and in this case, led an extraordinary life. Despite John McCrae reaching Canadian icon status, his life has been largely unknown. This books is a beautiful tribute to this man. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 4-7. 2009.

Quelque chose d'étrange s'est produit en route vers le futur: tournants, revirements et leçons apprises

By Michael J Fox, Lorraine Gagné. 2011

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

Si vous avez récemment obtenu votre diplôme ou si vous êtes sur le point d'en recevoir un, je suis convaincu…

qu'il y a un bon nombre de personnes qui ont joué un rôle dans ce qui vous arrive actuellement et qui s'intéressent à ce que vous désirez faire à partir de maintenant. Cela est compréhensible. Les parents, les mentors et les amis font partie de votre histoire, tout comme vous faites partie de la leur. Ils ont des espoirs et des rêves qui peuvent croiser ou chevaucher les vôtres. Et il n'y a aucune raison pour que vous ne leur fassiez pas de place. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011. Titre uniforme: A funny thing happened on the way to the future--

Quand les zéros deviennent héros

By Mireille Messier. 2013

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Sports and games, Games
Human-narrated audio

Comment transformer un mot en changeant seulement une lettre à la fois, à l'instar du titre où zéros devient héros.…

Un amusant livre-jeu pour ceux qui aiment jongler avec les lettres. Années 1-3. 2013.

Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil: résistant acadien (Bonjour l'histoire ; #18)

By Alain Raimbault. 2016

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Historical biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio

En 1702, près de Port-Royal, en Nouvelle-Écosse, naît l'Acadien Joseph Broussard. Il assistera au fil des ans aux humiliations subies…

par sa famille et ses amis sous la domination anglaise : toute sa vie ne sera bientôt plus que révolte et actes de résistance contre les Anglais. En 1730, sa famille déménage au Nouveau-Brunswick, dans un paisible village acadien nommé Beausoleil. Mais Joseph reprend du service. À la tête d'une armée improvisée d'Acadiens et d'Autochtones, il repart en guerre contre les Anglais aussi bien en Nouvelle-Écosse qu'en Nouvelle- Angleterre. Il finira par être fait prisonnier, puis exilé en Louisiane où il mourra en 1765. Années 3-6 et plus. 2016.

Michel Sarrazin: médecin et botaniste en Nouvelle-France (Bonjour l'histoire ; #5)

By Cécile Gagnon, Emmanuelle Bergeron. 2012

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Science and medicine biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio

Michel Sarrazin était un homme de sciences. Un homme curieux de tout ce qu’il l’entoure, tant des êtres humains que…

des plantes et des animaux. Lorsqu’il débarque en Nouvelle-France, il voit là une occasion de venir en aide à ses contemporains tout en nourrissant sa soif de découvertes. Quelques temps après son arrivée, il devient rapidement indispensable; il est appelé de toutes parts non seulement pour soigner les malades mais également pour développer les concepts de base de l’hygiène et prévenir les épidémies. Les sciences et la médecin de cette époque étaient fort différentes d’aujourd’hui et Michel Sarrazin, par sa persévérance, sa curiosité et son dévouement, a contribué à leur évolution. Années 3-6 et plus. 2012.

Madeleine de Verchères: la combattante en jupons (Bonjour l'histoire ; #3)

By Marie Roberge. 2012

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Historical biography, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

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)

Piece by piece: stories about fitting into Canada

By Teresa Toten. 2010

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Journals and memoirs, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio

This anthology features stories by some Canadian authors who were born in another country, and who went through the experience…

of trying to "fit in." Explores their emotions, from the shock of first impressions to the author's first stirrings of "becoming Canadian" and what that meant to them. Contributors include Linda Granfield (U.S), Marina Nemat (Iran), and Eva Wiseman (Hungary). For junior high readers. Some strong language. c2010.

Paul-Emile Léger (The Canadians)

By James Duggan. 1981

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Religious biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
Biography of Cardinal Leger who laboured to help the poor and handicapped of Canada, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia. Grades 5-8. 1981. (The Canadians)

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