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By Candace Fleming. 2011
Biography of pilot Amelia Earhart offers an account of her attempt to circumnavigate the globe - a journey that ended…
when she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in July 1937. Discusses Earhart’s adventurous nature, the difficulties of long-distance flight, and the lack of navigational equipment aboard her plane. For grades 4-7. 2011.By Christopher Moore. 2004
A profile of the man who explored areas of eastern Canada, mapped them, and led the settlement at Quebec from…
1608 until his death. Introduces readers to the explorer's life story and the challenges he faced in North America, and also provides excellent background information on topics such as the clamour for beaver skins in Europe and the enmity between the Huron and the Iroquois. Also includes a discussion of what we don't know about Champlain, a description of historic sites to visit, and suggestions for further reading. Grades 4-7. 2004.By Susan J Tchudi, Stephen Tchudi. 1984
Discusses journal, letter and creative writing as well as school reports and other factual pieces. Offers ideas for finding subjects,…
editing and getting published. For junior and senior high readers. 1984.By Robert M McClung. 1985
Disgusted by society's corruption, John "Grizzly" Adams, 19th century frontier hunter, found a new life in the western wilderness trapping…
and taming giant grizzly bears. For junior and senior high readers. 1985.By Barbara Hehner. 2004
Wally Flood, a Canadian miner turned pilot during World War II, was shot down and put in a prisoner-of-war camp.…
Determined to escape, he eventually joined a group that began organizing the largest breakout ever, now called The Great Escape - over 600 men, tunnelling their way out. They took turns digging, inventing tools, forging documents, and hiding the tons of sand they dug from the tunnels, while facing the constant threat of discovery, with key help from Wally, known as the Tunnel King. Grades 5-8. 2004.By Demi. 1996
An account of Buddha's life from the prophecies before his birth to his physical death at age eighty. Describes his…
relationships with his parents, wife, and child, and the lifelong jealous rivalry of his cousin Devadatta. Explains how the young man Siddhartha meditated, sought enlightenment, and eventually became Buddha. Includes two of his teaching parables. Grades 4-7. 1996.By Robert A Rosenbaum. 1966
By Beth Day Romulo. 1969
In the early 1900s, Jim and Laurett Stanton left Seattle and moved to the wilderness of British Columbia. They survived…
by trapping and logging and came to appreciate the creatures of the forest. For junior and senior high readers. 1969.By Meindert De Jong. 1959
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.By Charlotte Guillain. 2014
This book teaches readers how to stop dreaming about becoming an writer — and take steps to make their dreams…
come true! Helpful tips for finding inspiration, keeping an ideas journal and always thinking creatively will help your reader publish their own book in no time! An activity at the end of the book encourages readers to make a finished book to share with friends. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.By Anita Ganeri. 2013
This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories. Key features of the genre are explained and…
readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! An adventure story running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own stories. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2013.By Tonya Bolden, Dionne Warwick, David Freeman Wooley, Soud. 2008
American icon and international superstar Dionne Warwick presents an inspiring and entertaining children's picture book that encourages kids to find…
their best talent in life and embrace it. "Little D" is ambling through childhood like any other little kid - enjoying her family and neighbours, her pet dog, her hobbies, and school - when one day she discovers that she has a special talent. In her first-ever singing performance in front of an audience, Little D brings the house down! And she discovers, with her grandfather's encouragement, that everyone has a special talent and it's up to each person to find it, embrace it, perfect it, and enjoy it! Grades K-3. 2008.By Doretta Groenendyk. 2009
I could read my story to you. It's about climbing trees and sharing secrets with the moon. Ever wish you…
could write a story, but you can't think of what to say? Grades K-3. 2009.By Carey Wallace. 2020
Performing Miracles. Facing Wild Lions. Confronting Demons. Transforming the World. From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa…
of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king’s courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christ’s love that his saint’s day, February 12, has been associated with courtly love since the Middle Ages. St. Thomas Aquinas, the great teacher. Peter Claver, who cared for hundreds of thousands of people on slave ships after their voyage as captives. And Bernadette, whose vision of Mary instructed her to dig the spring that became the healing waters of Lourdes. Each saint is illustrated in a dramatic and stylized full-color portrait, and included in every entry are the saint’s dates, location, emblems, feast days, and patronage. Taken together, these stories create a rich, inspiring, and entertaining history of faith and courage. For kids age 10 and up. A perfect gift for Confirmation.By Kwame Alexander, Marjory Wentworth, Chris Colderley, Ekua Holmes. 2017
A collection of twenty poems by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderly, and Marjory Wentworth, written in tribute to well-known poets from…
around the world. Pays homage to Langston Hughes, Sandra Cisneros, Maya Angelou, Rumi, and more. For grades 4-7. 2017By Jabari Asim, E. B. Lewis. 2016
Portrait of civil rights leader John Lewis during his childhood. Young John tended the family farm's flock of chickens and…
regularly practiced his sermons on his new hen congregation. For grades K-3. 2016By Nancy Loewen. 2016
Guide to writing powerful persuasive articles to influence the way people think. For example, use rhetoric to persuade your parents…
to let you have a pet. Learn how to gather strong evidence, organize content, and use techniques to capture your audience's attention. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016By Ann Ann Camacho, Ann Camacho. 2012
Fifty essays by young adults, grouped into five different themes. Contributors--such as immigrant Raymond Yeung, who learned about making life…
choices from the Harry Potter series--reflect on their connections to literary works. Includes sections for further discussions and a teaching guide. For senior high and older readers. 2012By James L. Haley. 2011
Biography of adventurer Jack London (1876-1916), author of The Call of the Wild (DB 49486). Chronicles London's impoverished childhood as…
the illegitimate son of a spiritualist medium in San Francisco, his menial jobs and itinerant life, turn to socialism, and literary success. Spur Award. 2010