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The boo-boos that changed the world: a true story about an accidental invention (really!)
By Barry Wittenstein. 2018
Earle Dickson and his new bride Josephine begin their lives together. The end. (Not really. There's more.) Josephine has a…
proclivity for injuring herself. Earle attaches cotton to long strips of adhesive tape, telling Josephine to cut off a length when she needs one. Since Earle works as a cotton buyer at Johnson and Johnson, he shares his idea. They're a big hit. The end. (Again, not really!) After a few false starts (much like the hilarious "the end"s in this story), the Band-Aid is developed and becomes a massive hit. The end. (Really.). Grades K-3. 2018.The artificial heart (An Impact book)
By Melvin Berger. 1987
Traces the history of the development of the artificial heart, including experimentation with animals and human heart transplants. Discusses the…
psychological and ethical issues surrounding their use. For junior and senior high readers. c1987.Stories of my life
By Katherine Paterson. 2014
From her childhood in China to the moment she won her first National Book Award, literary icon Katherine Paterson shares…
the personal stories that inspired her children's books. For Junior and Senior High readers. 2014.Spellbinder: the life of Harry Houdini
By Tom Lalicki. 2000
Life of the celebrated magician and escape artist. Born in Budapest in 1874, Houdini came to America in 1878. After…
his debut in a backyard circus, age nine, he developed ever more complicated tricks, entertaining the world with escapes from handcuffs, packing cases, and straitjackets. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.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.Quelque chose d'étrange s'est produit en route vers le futur: tournants, revirements et leçons apprises
By Michael J Fox, Lorraine Gagné. 2011
Si vous avez récemment obtenu votre diplôme ou si vous êtes sur le point d'en recevoir un, je suis convaincu…
qu'il y a un bon nombre de personnes qui ont joué un rôle dans ce qui vous arrive actuellement et qui s'intéressent à ce que vous désirez faire à partir de maintenant. Cela est compréhensible. Les parents, les mentors et les amis font partie de votre histoire, tout comme vous faites partie de la leur. Ils ont des espoirs et des rêves qui peuvent croiser ou chevaucher les vôtres. Et il n'y a aucune raison pour que vous ne leur fassiez pas de place. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011. Titre uniforme: A funny thing happened on the way to the future--Paul Robeson: the life and times of a free Black man
By Virginia Hamilton. 1974
A moving portrait of the courageous, lonely man who experienced enormous fame as an actor and singer, then rejection by…
his country because of his political views. For junior and senior high readers. 1974.Pandemic survival: it's why you're alive
By Jane Drake, Ann Love, Samantha Swenson, Sue Tate. 2013
History is full of gruesome pandemics, and surviving those pandemics has shaped our society and way of life. Every person…
today is alive because of an ancestor who survived -- and surviving our current and future pandemics, like SARS, AIDS, and bird flu will determine our future. This book presents in-depth information about past and current illnesses; the evolution of medicine and its pioneers; cures and treatments; strange rituals and superstitions; and what we're doing to prevent future pandemics. Grades 4-7. 2013.Mary Tyler Moore (Great achievers: lives of the physically challenged)
By Margaret L Finn. 1997
Describes the personal life and career of the actress best known for her sitcom roles in The Dick Van Dyke…
Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Discusses Moore's 1964 diabetes diagnosis, her battle with alcoholism, and her endurance of tragic family deaths. Junior and Senior High. c1997.How to write a journal (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
Writing is an important skill that you use every day: at school, with friends, at home - almost anywhere! This…
guide has tips and tricks that will help you become a writing expert and help you keep a journal, including writing about places, your opinions, events, and your wishes and dreams. Grades 2-4. c2011.How to write a book report (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
This guide includes tips and tricks for writing a book report. Covers the parts of a book reports, editing, writing…
about a non-fiction book, and how to include your own opinions. Grades 2-4. 2011.Healing our world: Inside Doctors Without Borders
By David Morley. 2008
General information about the organization Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. Also includes journal entries giving personal and detailed accounts of…
the group's work, including efforts to recover victims of an El Salvador earthquake, medical care in war-torn Congo, and treatment of the AIDS epidemic in Zambia. An introduction to a dedicated organization that gives people who live in forgotten places evidence that someone actually cares. For grades 5-8. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2007.Harry Houdini: a magical life
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2005
Harry Houdini is still the world's most famous magician, thanks to his inventive tricks, death-defying stunts and incredible talent for…
publicity. He claimed he could escape from anything! The immigrant son of a rabbi, Harry overcame gruelling poverty to become a one-man phenomenon. Grades 4-7. 2005.Going to the hospital (First experiences.)
By Fred Rogers. 1988
Bill Cosby: making America laugh and learn (Taking part books)
By Geraldine Woods, Harold Woods. 1983
Christopher Reeve (Great achievers : lives of the physically challenged)
By Margaret L Finn. 1997
From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavours, but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's childhood,…
early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. Senior High. c1997.Unfiltered: no shame, no regrets, just me
By Lily Collins. 2017
Actress Lily Colins shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain…
and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.Unfiltered: no shame, no regrets, just me
By Lily Collins. 2017
Actress Lily Colins shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain…
and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.The young writer's handbook
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.The secret of the yellow death: a true story of medical sleuthing
By Suzanne Jurmain. 2010
Tells the story of the doctors and researchers who worked to track down the cause of yellow fever and find…
a way to eliminate the disease. Junior and Senior High. 2010.