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By Pierre Berton. 2006
Documents the amazing lives of the men and women who mapped the Arctic at great personal cost. They include Jane…
Franklin, who rallied British and American sailors to comb the Arctic islands in her relentless search for her lost explorer husband, and William Edward Parry, the first white man to attempt exploration of the Arctic islands. Grades 5-8. 2006.By Mildred Dawson. 1995
The author describes how the human body works and how to take care of it. Discusses how good health combined…
with the results of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. Junior and Senior High. c1995.By Roger Bruns. 1997
Briefly describes Powell's early years, marriage, and Civil War service, followed by a more detailed portrait of his life as…
an explorer. Recalls his contributions as an adventurer, conservationist, geologist, and anthropologist. Junior High. c1997.By Daniel E Harmon. 2002
Describes the travels of French explorers Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit missionary, and Louis Jolliet, a trader, who sailed down the…
Mississippi River in 1673 hoping to find a westward route across America. Grades 5-8. 2002.By Samuel M Katz. 2004
Written by an expert in international terrorism, the book introduces readers to major Middle East-based terrorist groups, their goals, and…
their activities. It begins with an historical overview chronicling violent clashes between fundamentalist Islam and the West, from before the Crusades to the creation of Israel to today. The authors discusses how fear and misunderstanding have helped to incite fundamentalist groups committed to expelling Western-type governments from the Islamic world. Senior High. 2004.By Laura Scandiffio. 2003
From getaway gladiators to runaway slaves, from the endless Sahara to the impassable Bastille, here are ten nail-biting tales of…
escape. Read how six Americans, caught in the 1979 uprising in Iran, found protection at the Canadian embassy, and later, disguised as Canadians, were able to flee the country. Discover Lady Nithsdale's ruse to free her husband from the impenetrable Tower of London in 1716, fall into Douglas Bader's harrowing escape from a plummeting Spitfire in World War II, or hold your breath as two families drift over the Berlin Wall in a homemade hot-air balloon. Grades 5-8. 2003.By Lisa Smedman. 2008
Follows the growing popularity of the motorcycle as it evolved from a motorized bicycle in the 1880s to the powerful…
Harley-Davidson of the twenty-first century. Discusses the vehicle’s use for transportation, war, and pleasure. Profiles the people who ride and their culture. Grades 5-8. 2008.By Marg Meikle. 1998
A collection of questions and answers about strange superstitions and unusual customs, as well as everyday things that no one…
can remember a reason for doing. Questions ranging from "Can you go deaf from listening to a rock concert?" to "Why can't you tickle yourself?" are answered in a fun, informative way. Winner of the 1999 Silver Birch Award. Followed by "You asked for it!". Grades 4-7. 1998.By D. J Herda. 1983
By Erinne Paisley. 2018
Looks at how and where clothes are made, how the people who make the clothes are treated and how the…
companies who sell the clothes affect the health of our planet. Armed with information, you can follow the book's guide to spending your fashion dollars in a responsible and eco-friendly way. Your outfits have more power than you might realize! For junior and senior high readers. 2018.By James K Smith. 1975
Young David Thompson trapped for the Hudson's Bay Company during the late 1700s. In 1789, he met Philip Turnor who…
had been hired to map a route to Athabasca. Turnor taught him mathematics and astronomy, thus starting Thompson on his way to being an explorer, surveyor and map maker. Grades 5-8. 1975.By Murray Rockowitz. 2011
This compact version of Barron's larger GED test preparation manual is designed for test takers who need only moderate preparation…
before taking the GED High School Equivalency Exam. It presents one up-to-date full-length practice GED exam with all questions answered and explained. It also offers subject reviews and practice questions with answers in all test topics, which include Language Arts-Writing, Language Arts-Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. For senior high and older readers. 2011.By James Giblin. 1997
A portrait of the aviation hero who in 1927 made the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Traces his daredevil youth, his…
early days of flying, his family life and the tragic kidnapping of his son, his isolationist stand in World War II, and his later life. Grades 4-7. 1997.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 Guy Bertrand. 2006
Un recueil des principales capsules linguistiques que Guy Bertrand diffuse sur les ondes de Radio-Canada depuis plusieurs années. Vous cherchez…
la différence entre peindre et peinturer, concert et récital, pilule et comprimé? L'expression "ça regarde mal" est-elle française ou est-elle un anglicisme? Vous vous questionnez sur la prononciation de certains mots comme REER ou alcool? Ce recueil regroupe une sélection de 400 capsules linguistiques conçues comme des aide-mémoire et rédigées sans une ombre de prétention, par le conseiller linguistique Guy Bertrand. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 1999.By Emma Haughton. 1998
Looks at the place of alcoholic drinks in cultures around the world and seeks to examine the many social and…
moral issues surrounding it. Includes questions such as "What is alcohol and what happens to your body when you drink it?" and "Why do so many people abuse alcohol, and what are the effects?"By T. A Acton, David Gallant. 1997
This volume of the "Threatened Cultures" series describes the wealth of Romanichal culture and tradition, and explains why their way…
of life is under constant threat, as fewer and fewer places allow caravans to stop. For junior high readers. 1997.By Ann Heron. 1995
Young people between the ages of twelve and twenty-four describe how they came to realize that they were gay, how…
they explained their sexual orientation to their families and friends, and how their lives have been affected by their sexuality. Adults who work with young people in any capacity, as well as heterosexual young adults, will benefit from reading the book. For senior high and older readers. 1994, 1995.By Elizabeth May. 1991
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.