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Arts and entertainment, Fine arts biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Sports and games, Hockey
Hockey writer Brian McFarlane tells the story of the Montreal Canadiens, the most successful sports team in North America. On… the way to winning 24 league championships, the Habs featured some of the greatest players in hockey. McFarlane chronicles their stories as well as the franchise they turned into a hockey legend. 1996.
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Biography, Sports biography, Lifestyle, Sports and games
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.
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Sports and games, Hockey
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Sports biography, Lifestyle, Animals and wildlife, Sports and games
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.
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Addiction and substance abuse, Self help, Social issues
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.
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Canadian non-fiction, Humour, Sports and games
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.
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Sports and games
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.
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Biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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.
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High interest, low vocabulary readersBiography, Adventurers and explorers, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Science and technology
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.
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Biography, Historical biography, Politics and government biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian history, Canadian politics and government
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Biography, Literature biography, War and military biography, Science and medicine biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, World War I
"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.
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Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
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--
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Sports and games, Games
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.
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Biography, Historical biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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.
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Biography, Science and medicine biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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.
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Biography, Historical biography, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
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)
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Biography, Journals and memoirs, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
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.
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Biography, Religious biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
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Biography, Fine arts biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
Biography of an artist who travelled extensively in Canada, recording the grandeur of the land, and the interesting customs and… lifestyles of the Indians he met. Grades 5-8. c1977. (The Canadians)