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By Elise Gravel. 2016
He weighed as much as a horse; he once wrestled a bear; he could devour twenty-five chickens in one sitting.…
This whimsical book tells the story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life strongman who had muscles as big as his heart. Grades K-3. 2016.By Johanne Ménard. 2010
Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…
monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.By Joanna Cole. 1984
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2018
On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in…
the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre... and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has been finally honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill. This new picture book features historical photos and a timeline. Grades K-3. Winner of the 2019 Silver Birch Express Award. 2018.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.By Wab Kinew. 2018
By Terry Fan, Chris Hadfield, Kate Fillion, Eric Fan. 2016
Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem--at night, Chris doesn't…
feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark. But when he watches the ground-breaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is the darkest dark there is--and the dark is beautiful and exciting, especially when you have big dreams to keep you company. Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield. Grades K-3. 2016.By Elise Gravel. 2016
He weighed as much as a horse; he once wrestled a bear; he could devour twenty-five chickens in one sitting.…
This whimsical book tells the story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life strongman who had muscles as big as his heart. Grades K-3. 2016.By Robie H Harris, Nadine Bernard Westscott. 2012
Gus and Nellie have some exciting news: there’s going to be a baby in their family! Join them through the…
seasons as they watch their mother’s pregnancy with fascination and curiosity while awaiting the birth of their new baby sibling. Combining accessible, humorous, and accurate illustrations; conversations between the two siblings; and a factual text, here is the ideal book to help young children understand that the way a growing baby develops inside a woman’s body, and how a baby is born. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.By Rudy Gutierrez, K'Naan, Sol Guy. 2012
Somali-Canadian poet, singer, and songwriter K’naan tells his story. Born in Somalia, he grew up in Mogadishu. When the Somali…
Civil War began in 1991, K’naan was just thirteen. His mother made the difficult decision to move her family so that they could grow up in safety. First in New York and then in Toronto, K’naan faced many challenges. Like many other immigrants, he had to make a place for himself in a world of alien customs, clothes, and language. His road was a hard one: he lost many friends to violence. But K’naan’s love of music, and his enormous talent, became a way for him to connect with his past, with his classmates, and eventually to millions of people around the world. Grades K-3. 2012.By Wab Kinew. 2018
By Dori Hillestad Butler, Carol Thompson. 2005
Elizabeth's mom is having a baby, and the whole family is involved. Elizabeth learns all about the baby's development, and…
she traces his growth, month by month. She learns how the baby got inside Mom, too. Finally the big day comes - Mom and Dad head off to the hospital, and soon there's a brand-new little person in the family! Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2005.By Paul Schneider. 2006
History of the 1527 Spanish expedition led by Pánfilo de Narváez that attempted to explore the North American Gulf Coast.…
Details struggles with disease, hurricanes, cannibalism, and hostile natives that reduced four hundred men to four survivors--including conquistador Cabeza de Vaca--who reached western Mexico eight years later. Some violence. 2006By Hans Koning. 1991
Koning debunks the legend of Columbus as a brave sailor who set out to find a new route to Asia…
and instead discovered America. The author looks at the explorer's life, from his childhood in Genoa through his four voyages, and describes how Columbus's desire to find a new route to Asia and to bring back gold to Spain led to the plundering of Native AmericansBy Bill Groneman. 2005
Alamo historian examines the myth and legend of David Crockett (1786-1836) to portray the real frontiersman from Tennessee. Discusses his…
character, reputation, and career in the U.S. Congress. Scrutinizes personal accounts and diaries for evidence of Crockett's heroism during the Mexican assault on the Alamo. 2005By Sylvia Brown, Mary Dowd Struck. 2002
While a number of books exist which deal with various aspects of the postnatal experience - breastfeeding, exercise, motherhood, post-partum…
depression - this is the first complete source of information on what a woman experiences both physically and emotionally in the days, weeks and months after childbirth. It is also the only book in its field which balances medical advice with practical tips and numerous references to alternative remedies. From Sylvia Brown, a mother, and Mary Dowd Struck, RN,MS,CNM, a nurse/midwife, comes The Post-Pregnancy Handbook, a wonderfully comprehensive, honest self-help guide which every new (and repeat) mother should keep by her bedside. Brown and Struck give detailed guidance on: The First Few Days - alleviating discomfort from the after-effects of labor or a ceasarian - making the hospital stay more pleasant- coping with possible medical complications The First Few Weeks - organizing home life with a new baby - surviving fatigue- breastfeeding successfully - managing older siblings, parents and friends- introducing a new dimension to the couple (returning to sex after childbirth)- navigating the new mother's dietary needs- identifying and overcoming a range of emotional difficulties from "baby blues" to severe postnatal depression- dealing with stress, guilt and that elusive maternal instinct The First Year- achieving a complete physical recovery: how to get back into shape from the inside out - restoring strength and tone to the pelvic floor- countering the legacies of pregnancy: problems with hair, skin, and varicose veinsA thorough, straightforward guide to helping the new mother achieve an effective and harmonious recovery.'I love The Baby Feeding Book's no-nonsense, realistic, empowering and compassionate approach. It's a must-have book for all new parents'…
Rebecca Schiller, author of The No Guilt Pregnancy PlanFrom breastfeeding and bottle-feeding to giving solids, this is the only book you will need to feed your baby with confidence and without judgement, in the first year. The Baby Feeding Book is a unique, fascinating and holistic guide into the world of feeding babies and becoming a parent. Packed full of expert information, practical tips and true stories from parents, this book smashes through the myriad of myths and conflicting advice to detail everything any new parent wants to know, in order to help them make their own informed decisions and feed happily and successfully, according to their own goals. Vanessa Christie, international board-certified lactation consultant and mother of three, covers everything from the differences between breast and formula milk, building a confident mindset, being mindful of marketing strategies, boosting emotional wellbeing and understanding why babies behave the way they do. She also navigates the practical sides of feeding, such as how do you find the best breastfeeding position for you? When do you need to sterilise? How do you prevent mastitis? Should you top-up so baby sleeps longer? How do you store breastmilk? How do you choose a bottle? When should you give your baby nuts? And so much more...Sure to be a staple for every new parent, The Baby Feeding Book will be the indispensable and gentle guiding hand you need, whatever your pregnancy, birth and life throw at you.By Smriti Prasadam-Halls. 2019
When a new baby is on the way, siblings-to-be have lots of feelings and plenty of questions. But whether they're…
impatient, curious or a little worried, this friendly and reassuring guide explains each step of the pregnancy journey and helps little ones feel involved and excited. With a month-by-month approach that compares the size of the growing baby to something familiar to the young reader, such as a speck of sand at the seaside or an egg, readers also find out about how Baby is developing, from when the heart might first beat to when they'll be able to feel it kick. The book also includes information about how life might change once Baby arrives, and how exciting it will be to have a new baby brother or sister.By Emily Farranto. 2020
"Where do babies come from?" It's a question every child asks eventually, and Animals Mate is the simple, straightforward, and…
developmentally appropriate guide every parent needs to normalize sexual reproduction via adorable animal partners. With a modern design and beautiful illustrations, Animals Mate introduces facts about mating, including tactful discussion of the mechanics of the process, anatomy, and sperm and eggs. Bypass the awkwardness that often accompanies "the talk" about how babies are made and help your child understand sex and reproduction as the natural and wonderful process that results in the world's greatest treasure: babies!By Nicholas Allan. 2004
Never before have the facts of life been presented in such an accessible--or novel--way. Our hero is Willy, a little…
sperm who lives inside Mr. Browne with 300 million friends. Every day Willy practices for the Great Swimming Race. And when the day arrives, he swims faster than his 300 million friends to win the prize--a marvelous egg. Then something wonderful happens, and eventually Mr. and Mrs. Browne have a baby girl who has the same winning smile as Willy and who grows up to be a great swimmer.Hilariously funny, warm, and endearing, this is a picture book that appeals on different levels to both children and grown-ups."Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan's achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan's readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement." --The Guardian (UK)From the Hardcover edition.