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The greatest: Muhammad Ali
By Walter Dean Myers. 2001
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
The big red horse: the story of Secretariat and the loyal groom who loved him
By Lawrence Scanlan. 2007
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
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
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
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.Roald Dahl: a biography
By Chris Powling. 1994
No other writer for children was as bold, as exciting, as rude or as funny as Roald Dahl. His characters,…
Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka, Matilda, and the BFG have become household names, but their creator was himself a fascinating, larger-than-life character: a fighter pilot, a spy, a life-saving inventor, as well as a screenwriter and best-selling author. This is an entertaining account of a truly exceptional man. 1994.Reporter in disguise: the intrepid Vic Steinberg
By Christine Welldon. 2012
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
"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.Ray Bradbury: master of science fiction and fantasy (Authors teens love)
By Wendy Mass. 2004
As a boy, Ray Bradbury had a wild and vivid imagination, which came in handy later when he became a…
science fiction and fantasy writer. Bradbury has written more than 500 literary works (beginning in 1938) including "The Martian chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451", which incorporate his love of outer space, magic, and mystery. Includes a time line, a list of selected works, a glossary, and a short interview with the writer. Grades 5-8. 2004.Quand les zéros deviennent héros
By Mireille Messier. 2013
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.Paralympic sports events (Winter Olympic sports)
By Robin Johnson. 2010
The Paralympics are a series of sporting events for elite athletes with different physical abilities. This book examines the five…
Paralympic winter sports - alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling - and the athletes who compete in them. Prepare to be inspired by their courage, skill, and dedication. Grades 2-4. c2010.Dominique Demers
By Christine Ouin. 2011
Aussi incroyable que la mystérieuse mademoiselle C., Dominique Demers a plus d'un tour dans son sac pour écrire des romans…
drôles, touchants, farfelus et surtout si différents. Laisse-toi inspirer par son imagination et par la magie des métiers de l'écriture. Années 3-6 et plus. 2011.Of ice and men: Steve Yzerman, Chris Chelios, Glen Sather, Dominik Hasek : the craft of hockey
By Bruce Dowbiggin. 1998
Dowbiggin studies Yzerman, Chelios, Sather and Hasek as examples of the thinking side of hockey. He examines Yzerman's leadership ability,…
Chelios' determination, Hasek's unorthodox style and Sather's ability to build a successful team by emphasizing team chemistry over individual talent. Dowbiggin argues that it is participants such as these men who over the years have transformed hockey from a game into a craft. c1998.On your mark, get set: all about the Olympics then & now
By Paulette Bourgeois. 1987
Maud's house of dreams: the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery
By Janet Louise Swoboda Lunn. 2002
Maud Montgomery's life was often long and painful. Lunn brings to life the spirit that was Lucy Maud Montgomery, including…
her strict and lonely upbringing, as well as her hard-won successes after years of doubt and rejection. Throughout her life, Maud never stopped writing her journals and stories. For junior high readers. 2002.Level the playing field: the past, present, and future of women's pro sports
By Kristina Rutherford. 2016
Takes readers through the history of women's pro sports, exploring how far we have come in a relatively short time…
and exposing what ground is left to gain. The book provides first-person insight through interviews with professional female athletes, including Canadian hockey player Cassie Campbell, American MMA fighter Miesha Tate, and WNBA star Elena Delle Donne. Along the way, author and sports journalist Kristina Rutherford covers important topics like opportunity, female role models, and stereotypes. Grades 4-7. 2016.Marijuana (A First book)
By Eve Stwertka, Albert Stwertka. 1986
Discusses the cultivation, history, chemistry and popular culture of the drug. Also gives various viewpoints about health effects and looks…
at the debate over the drug's decriminalization. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1986.Chrystine Brouillet, romancière et Simon: Romanciere Et Simon (Collection En plein coeur)
By Robert Soulières. 1997
Simon a été choisi pour achever un roman-portrait sur son écrivain préféré. Chrystine ne recule devant aucune des questions du…
perspicace Simon: l'écriture, la lecture, les amis, la famille, les voyages, l'amour, tout y passe, exprimé franchement. Années 4-7. 1997.Les rounds de ma vie: [témoignage]
By Farid Khider. 2010
Né à Orly, ex-gamin des rues, boxeur à 13 ans, Farid Khider n'a eu de cesse, dès ses premières médailles,…
de transmettre aux plus jeunes cette énergie qu'il porte en lui. Ce livre est l'autoportrait d'un homme tout en contraste, athlète au physique de star, acteur en devenir dans Astérix aux Jeux olympiques, et récemment propulsé fermier vedette dans La ferme des célébrités en Afrique. Pour les lecteurs du collégial. Quelques passages où le langage est grossier, quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle et quelques descriptions de violence. 2010.