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Marco Polo (Connais-tu? ; #3)
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.A day in Canada
By Per-Henrik Gürth. 2015
This picture book takes readers on a sunrise-to-sunset tour across Canada, showcasing all kinds of fun adventures to be had…
from coast to coast. Each colourful spread shows a different time of day and location with a corresponding activity. For example, "7:15 a.m. Help unload fresh vegetables at the Halifax Farmers' Market." Ideas range from waking up with the sunrise in St. John's to falling asleep under the Northern Lights in Nunavut, and cover all manner of places in between, from large cities to national parks, in every province and territory. Grades K-3. 2015.Get writing! (Dream it, do it!)
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.Adventure stories (Writing Stories.)
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.Splish, Splash, Foxes Dash!: Canadian Wildlife in Colour (Canadian Concepts)
By Geraldo Valério. 2018
Here they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of…
bestsellers Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! and Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descriptive phrase full of wordplay, alliteration, and rhyme. From the familiar black bears breakfasting in a bed of berries, to the more exotic purple sea stars stretching and pink prawns pirouetting, young readers will love discovering wildlife from a mix of environments including land, sea, and sky. An informational spread at the end includes spot art and facts about the featured wildlife.I'm writing a story
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.Guess how much i love canada
By Katrine Crow. 2020
Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoySo Imagine Me: Nature Riddles in Poetry
By Lynn Davies, Chrissie Park-MacNeil. 2020
From award-winning poet Lynn Davies comes her first collection for children. And there's a twist: each of the poems in…
So Imagine Me has a secret. The lyrical and playful text describes something from nature—flora or fauna or another phenomenon—that's also hiding in the illustrations. Readers will puzzle over the words and pore over the detailed illustrations looking for clues. Some of the riddles might be easy, and some are definitely tricky. All of them will delight, entertain, and challenge, leaving readers of all ages with new facts to share and an urge to get out into nature to discover more mysteries.Healthy foods from A to Z: Comida sana de la A a la Z
By Renée Comet, Stephanie Maze. 2012
Colorful healthy food icons of apples to zucchini are arranged in alphabetical order portraying various facial emotions. Vocabulary is in…
English and Spanish and includes a nutritional glossary. For preschool-grade 2Brutal journey: the epic story of the first crossing of North America
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. 2006Boy on Fairfield Street: how Ted Geisel grew up to become Dr. Seuss
By Kathleen Krull, Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher. 2004
Introduces the renowned writer and illustrator Ted Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, author of The Cat in the Hat (DB…
33062) and others. Describes Ted's childhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he lived near both the zoo and the library; also discusses his career. For grades 3-6. 2004They call me Woolly: what animal names can tell us
By Keith Du Quette. 2002
Explains how an animal's name can often reveal where the animal lives, what sound it makes, or how dangerous it…
is. Provides details about each of the thirty-five creatures whose names are explored. Also includes brief factual information about other unusual animals. For grades K-3. 2002The great St. Lawrence Seaway
By Gail Gibbons. 1992
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes that lie on the border between Canada and…
the United States. A joint project of those two nations, the Seaway is a computer-operated system nearly 2,500 miles long. The author traces the history of this inland waterway from the 1500s, when Europeans searched for a direct route to the Orient, to the days of the modern system. For grades 2-4Columbus: his enterprise : exploding the myth
By 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 AmericansA world full of poems
By Dk Publishing. 2021
An encyclopedia of poetry containing 150 poems to inspire a love of poetry in every child. A gorgeous introduction to…
poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings. This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics—from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives. Poems are complemented by detailed timelines and interesting facts about the topics covered, ensuring that the poems are not just entertaining, but relevant, topical, and informative. Prompts inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manner. Dr Sylvia Vardell teaches graduate courses in children's and young adult literature at Texas Woman's University. She has published ten books on literature and over 100 journal articles for teachers, librarians and parents. Her current work focuses on poetry for children, including her nationally recognized blog, PoetryforChildren. She currently chairs the ALA Children's Literature Legacy Award committee. She serves on the Executive Committee of the International Board on Books for Young People and co-edited their international journal of children's literature, BookbirdSeuls
By Paul Tom. 2023
Chaque année, plus de 400 jeunes d'âge mineur arrivent seuls au Canada pour demander le statut de réfugié. Sans parents.…
Sans adulte pour les accompagner. Seuls raconte le parcours de trois d'entre eux : Afshin, Alain et Patricia. Leur témoignage ouvre une fenêtre sur les nombreux déchirements, les difficiles sacrifices et les innombrables épreuves qui jalonnent ce chemin rempli d'obstacles. Mais surtout, Seuls parle du courage et de la résilience dont ont fait preuve ces jeunes avant de pouvoir, enfin, accéder à une vie où la menace et le danger ne font plus partie du quotidien. Seuls est une adaptation du documentaire du même nom, réalisé par Paul Tom et produit par Picbois Productions , en salles à l'automne 2021 et ensuite diffusé à Télé-Québec. Trois histoires vraies s'entrecroisent au fil des pages, soutenues par les puissantes illustrations de Mélanie Baillairgé. Un documentaire touchant qui sensibilise à une réalité peu connue et qui donne une voix à trois personnes réfugiées.Writing with Rosie: you can write a story too
By Patricia Reilly Giff. 2016
Newbery Honor-winning author provides entertaining tips and advice on how to write fiction. Her dog Rosie attempts to distract her,…
but ultimately provides creative inspiration. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2016Grammar basics: Adjectives ; Adverbs ; Nouns ; Verbs (Grammar Basics Ser.)
By Kate Riggs. 2013
Four books on different parts of speech. Adjectives looks at words that describe nouns. Includes their uses in sentences, their…
common and proper types, and how to spot different forms. Adverbs explains words that describe actions. Also includes Nouns and Verbs. For grades 2-4. 2013A foot in the mouth: poems to speak, sing, and shout
By Paul B Janeczko. 2009
Thirty-seven poems in various forms--some for one voice, two, or three; tongue twisters; limericks; two in Spanish; several by famous…
poets; a few traditional chants; all fun to read out loud. For grades 3-6. 2009Canada (Countries of the World)
By Brian Williams. 2007
An overview of America's neighbor to the north. Describes Canada's geography, plants and animals, history, government, economy, industry, holidays, and…
culture, including that of the native Inuit people. For grades 3-6. 2007