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Her story II: women from Canada's past
By Susan E Merritt. 1995
A second selection of 16 notable Canadian women. Their biographies describe people all born before 1900, who in some way…
helped to change society's attitudes about the abilities and rights of women. Merritt also introduces little-known but fascinating aspects of Canada's past through their stories. Sequel to "Her Story : women from Canada's past" (DC14784). For junior and senior high school readers. 1995.Frederick Banting: discoverer of insulin (Scientists and inventors)
By Michael Webb. 1991
This biography of Banting describes his early life and his work in 1921 to discover insulin, a drug which is…
used to control diabetes. It also discusses his other achievements and the treatment of diabetes today. Grades 2-4. 1991. (Scientists and inventors)Brian Orser (Canadian lives)
By Stephanie Papp Geddes, Bruce Geddes. 1988
Orser began skating in 1966 when he was five years old. Despite three fractures and a case of pneumonia, he…
persevered to become the world champion figure skater in 1987. Grades 4-7. 1988.Football: you are the coach
By Nathan Aaseng. 1983
Invites the reader to make decisions about do-or-die situations in ten National Football League championship games. Describes what actually happened…
and how it affected the outcome of the game. Grades 5-8 and older readers. 1983.Sticks
By Joan Bauer. 1996
With the help of his grandmother, his dead father's best friend, and his own best friend, a math genius, ten-year-old…
Mickey prepares to compete in the most important pool championship of his life, despite his mother's reservations. Grades 3-6. 1996.Red rover, red rover: children's games played in Canada
By Edith Fowke. 1988
Games played by English-speaking children during the present century in Canada. This book is arranged into 15 sections including catching,…
seeking, and word and marble games. For children and adults. 1988.Expédition Caribou ((Grande nature),)
By Benjamin Simard. 1998
L’histoire vraie d’un coureur des bois d’aujourd’hui, d’un homme d’action qui vit avec les caribous dans l’impitoyable froid du Grand…
Nord. Revoici l’auteur de Ben, poète à ses heures, qui raconte ses aventures: les tournées harassantes en avion, les dangereuses expéditions de capture, la magie de la toundra. Pour les lecteurs d’école secondaire. 1998.During the aftermath of the Vietnam War, Van wakes up one morning to find that her mother, her sisters Loan…
and Lan, and her brother Tuan are gone. They have escaped the new communist regime that has taken over Ho Chi Minh City for freedom in the West. Four-year-old Van is too young--and her grandmother is too old--for such a dangerous journey by boat, so the two have been left behind. Once settled in North America, her parents will eventually be able to sponsor them, and Van and her grandmother will fly away to safety. But in the meantime, Van is forced to work hard to satisfy her aunt and uncle, who treat her like an unwelcome servant. And at school she must learn that calling attention to herself is a mistake, especially when the bully who has been tormenting her turns out to be the son of a military policeman. Winner of the 2020 Yellow Cedar Award. Grades 3-6. 2018.Meet Tom Longboat (Scholastic Canada Biography Ser.)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2019
On April 19, 1907, a hundred thousand people lined up to watch the eighth running of the Boston Marathon. At…
the start of the race, more than one hundred runners surged forward, and at the end, Tom Longboat won it in an record-breaking 2 hours, twenty-four minutes, and twenty-four seconds. He became the most famous runner in the world, yet faced scrutiny and criticism of every part of his life, from his revolutionary training techniques to his Indigenous heritage. After the peak of his running career, Tom volunteered for military service in World War I. He survived, and faced further challenges upon his return. But Tom Longboat continued to live his life on his own terms, and his legacy as Canada's foremost distance runner continues to be recognized to this day. Grades K-3. 2019.My River: Cleaning up the LaHave River
By Stella Bowles. 2018
Stella Bowles was a Grade 6 Nova Scotia student when she turned environmental activist to campaign against sewage pipes draining…
straight into the LaHave River. This is the inspirational first person account of Stella's Grade 6 science fair project which caught the eyes of the media, the public and government leaders propelling her into the limelight. Stella details her two and a half year fight to clean up the river, winning numerous awards for her environmental activism along the way. She succeeds in shaming three levels of government and rallying supporters into funding a $$15.7 million cleanup. Today, she continues to campaign for cleaner water and demonstrates to other children how to test water quality in their own backyards, and how to take action if they find their water is polluted too. Grades 3-6.Go show the world: a celebration of Indigenous heroes /
By Wab Kinew. 2018
Growing up hockey: the life and times of everyone who ever loved the game /
By Brian Kennedy. 2007
Many of us grew up scoring a thousand glorious NHL goals in our minds, and on our streets and corner…
rinks. We won the Stanley Cup over and over in our imaginations. What happened to those childhood heroics? We packed them in a box with our hockey cards and forgot them. Growing Up Hockey uses the heartwarming and comical exploits of a house-league third-liner to prompt us to re-live our memories of hockey glory. It shows that for those who love it, the game is never far away. Bobby Hull, Frank Mahovlich, Wayne Gretzky they're all here. But equally large are the neighbourhood rink bullies, the Pee Wee league super-starts and the obsessed NHL aficionados. Together, they create a hockey myth as grand as ever existed and as unique as each of us. 2007.Girls belong outdoors! This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and…
hiking basics, body stuff in the wilderness, advanced skills like maps, weather, and first aid, as well as recipes, projects, activities, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.Your definitive guide to getting outside--for girls ages 9-12! In addition to basic outdoor skills, this entertaining guidebook includes easy camping recipes, outdoor projects including science experiments and crafts, fun activity suggestions, and inspiring stories of diverse historical and contemporary outdoorswomen (such as Arunima Sinha, the first amputee woman to summit Mount Everest; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; and Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod). The goal is to improve the quality of girls' outdoor time by increasing participation and independence, making them feel comfortable and safe, and giving them essential skills and knowledge. Charming and approachable, this book will encourage both reluctant campers and budding naturalists to go wild and embrace the outdoors.Follow Chester!: a college football team fights racism and makes history
By Gloria Respress-Churchwell. 2019
The Incredible Life of Balto
By Meghan McCarthy. 2011
Most people know the story of Balto, the world famous dog who led his dogsled team through a blizzard to…
deliver a lifesaving serum to the stricken people of Nome, Alaska, in 1925. Balto shot to instant stardom—a company named dog food after him, a famous sculptor erected a statue of him that stands in Central Park to this day, and the dog even starred in his own Hollywood movie. But what happened to Balto after the hoopla died down? With a lively, informative text and humorous, vibrant illustrations, Meghan McCarthy captures the extraordinary life of Balto beyond his days as a celebrity.Le hockey (Mon premier doc)
By Alain M. Bergeron. 2019
Grâce à la collection « Mon premier doc », les enfants découvrent à travers des textes simples et de magnifiques…
photos 24 éléments reliés à l'univers du hockey. La rondelle, le filet, le gardien de buts et l'entraîneur n'auront plus de secrets pour eux!Spécial sport (Savais-tu? Compilation #5)
By Alain M. Bergeron, Sampar, Michel Quintin. 2017
La collection Savais-tu? n'a pas fini de se renouveler. Cette fois, elle prend d'assaut des thèmes surprenants. Dans un tout…
nouveau format, elle met à l'honneur des scènes explosives et des illustrations animées. Ce numéro regroupe les meilleures blagues sur les sports.What Are the Paralympic Games? (What Was?)
By Gail Herman, Who Hq. 2020
It's time to cheer for the inspiring athletes of the Paralympic Games! As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer…
Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren't your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including archery, basketball, swimming, speed skating, and ice hockey. Author Gail Herman highlights their achievements, describes how these athletes train--both mentally and physically--for the games, and gives the reader a better understanding of what makes the Paralympic Games one of the world's most viewed sporting events.Serena williams: Legends in Sports (Legends in Sports)
By Matt Christopher. 2017
Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams—on and off the tennis court—in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams…
has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and action-packed biography, complete with stats and photographsStephen curry (On the Court with)
By Matt Christopher. 2017
Discover the amazing achievements of fan favorite two-time MVP Stephen Curry in this brand-new, comprehensive biography. Steph Curry is a…
two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record-breaker, and Finals champion who electrifies fans with his incredible on-court feats. He's also a dedicated husband, father, and philanthropist who inspires people on and off the court. Learn more about this remarkable athlete in this biography, complete with stats and photographs