Title search results
Showing 1 - 20 of 390 items
Renovation of the heart: putting on the character of Christ
By Dallas Willard, Randy Frazee. 2005
Indigenous writes: a guide to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit issues in Canada
By Chelsea Vowel. 2016
Vowel initiates myriad conversations about the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. An advocate for Indigenous worldviews, the author discusses…
the fundamental issues--the terminology of relationships; culture and identity; myth-busting; state violence; and land, learning, law and treaties--along with wider social beliefs about these issues. She answers the questions that many people have on these topics to spark further conversations at home, in the classroom, and in the larger community. Bestseller. 2016.Haunted Canada: true ghost stories (Haunted Canada Ser.)
By Pat Hancock. 2003
A collection of chilling true ghost stories, from all across Canada, to send shivers down your spine. From poltergeists who…
terrorize hunters in a remote cabin to a man who gets frightened to death in a graveyard - prepare yourself to be haunted! Grades 4-7. Bestseller. 2003.Ask me anything!: strange but true answers to 99 wacky questions
By Marg Meikle. 2004
Ever wondered what Mrs. Claus's first name is? Or where the funny bone got its name? Why is it that…
people's tattoos never come off? Read on for answers to all of these fantastic questions, along with others kids have wondered about. Companion to "You Asked for It!" (DC22035) and "Funny You Should Ask" (DC18469). Grades 4-7. 2005 Silver Birch Non-Fiction winner. Bestseller 2005. 2004.Always looking up: the adventures of an incurable optimist
By Michael J Fox. 2009
In this follow-up to "Lucky Man" (DC24587), movie and television star Fox discusses his work, politics, faith, and family. An…
advocate for stem-cell research, Fox describes the impact his Parkinson's disease has had on his life. Strong language. Bestseller. 2009.Fantastic beasts and where to find them: the original screenplay
By J. K Rowling. 2016
When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when…
his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone. Inspired by the original Hogwart's textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Grades 4-7. 2016.Christmas: from solstice to Santa / (Orca origins)
By Nikki Tate. 2018
Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music…
played and favourite ways of decorating in different parts of the world. With lots of fun facts (about everything from frumenty to the jolly old man in red himself) and recipes, there's plenty in this volume to satisfy anyone with an interest in the festive season. Grades 4-7. 2018.Killer Style: How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History
By Alison Matthews-David, Serah-Marie McMahon. 2019
The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style—but could…
fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style. Historical examples like the tragic “Radium Girl” watchmakers and mercury-poisoned “Mad Hatters,” along with more recent factory accidents, raise discussion of unsafe workplaces—where those who make the clothes are often fashion’s first victims. Co-authored by a scholar in the history of textiles and dress with the founder of WORN Fashion Journal, this book is equal parts fab and frightening: a stylishly illustrated mash-up of STEAM content, historical anecdotes, and chilling stories. Nonfiction features including sidebars, sources, an index, and a list of further reading will support critical literacy skills and digging deeper with research on this topic. Winner of the 2020 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction.Trending: How and Why Stuff Gets Popular
By Kira Vermond, Clayton Hanmer. 2020
Fads and trends: How do they start? Why do they spread? And how deep can their impact be? Although trends…
might seem trivial, if you dig deeper, you’ll find that our desire to chase the next big thing can have an even bigger impact than expected. Established middle-grade author Kira Vermond and cartoonist Clayton Hanmer team up in this fun and accessible nonfiction look at fads. In four short chapters, the book explores what a fad is, how the latest crazes catch on, and what makes us jump on the bandwagon. Finally, it looks at the fascinating and even frightening effects of fads both modern and historic. Who knew the beaver pelt craze in 17th century Europe would change ecosystems, start wars, and disrupt life as people knew it? Comic-strip illustrations, an upbeat tone, and reader-friendly text make this a fun and timely tool for young readers who are building critical-thinking skills in the age of fake news and a world gone viral.Our stories, our voices: 21 YA authors get real about injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America
By Ellen Hopkins, Hannah Moskowitz, Stephanie Kuehnert, Amy Reed, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Martha Brockenbrough, Maurene Goo, Julie Murphy, Alexandra Duncan, Brandy Colbert, Aisha Saeed, Jaye Robin Brown, Sona Charaipotra, Amber Smith, Sandhya Menon, Nina LaCour, Christine Day, Anna-Marie McLemore, Ilene I. W. Gregorio, Somaiya Daud, Tracy Deonn. 2018
A collection of essays from twenty-one Young Adult authors exploring their experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in…
America. Includes an editor's note identifying a few essays that deal with sensitive subject matter. Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2018Mummies exposed!: Creepy and True #1 (Creepy and True)
By Kerrie Logan Hollihan. 2019
Uncovers the mysteries behind unearthed human mummies from around the globe, from mutilated bodies preserved in Irish bogs to sacrificed…
children entombed in an Incan burial site on a mountaintop. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2019History vs women: the defiant lives that they don't want you to know
By Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams, T. S. Abe. 2018
Introduction to a range of diverse and remarkable women in history from across the globe. Notable figures are grouped into…
five categories: reckless rebels, revelatory scholars, ruthless villains, restless artists, and relentless amazons. For junior and senior high and older readers. 20181493 for young people: from Columbus's voyage to globalization (For young people series)
By Charles C. Mann. 2014
Adaptation for a younger audience by Rebecca Stefoff of bestselling history 1493 (DB 73773). Analyzes globalization from fifteenth-century European exploration…
and colonization to early-twenty-first century economies and cultures. Highlights the benefits and unforeseen consequences. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2014The art of the possible: an everyday guide to politics
By Edward Keenan, Julie McLaughlin. 2015
An introduction to politics and why we need it. Includes topics such as why we form societies, the basic types…
of governments, the power of public opinion, types of rhetoric, and more. Provides several case studies and a glossary. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2015A beginner's guide to immortality: from alchemy to avatars
By Maria Birmingham, Josh Holinaty. 2015
Chronicles humanity's attempts to cheat death through elixirs or other magical substances. Highlights key individuals who were believed to be…
immortal and the mysteries surrounding their actual age, including fourteenth-century French scholar Nicolas Flamel, who is said to have created the mythical philosopher's stone. For grades 3-6. 2015The history of money: from bartering to banking
By Martin Jenkins, Satoshi Kitamura. 2014
Chronicles the evolution of money, from a time when it didn't exist to the creation of a bartering system to…
modern forms of currency. Includes interesting tidbits, such as the first IOU borrowing system, rulers taxing their subjects, and the Roman invention of inflation. For grades 4-7. 2014God loves you: he always has, he always will
By David Jeremiah. 2012
Christian pastor and host of the radio and television program Turning Point uses scripture and anecdotes to discuss God's love,…
which he says is unlimited and unending. Explains that rules such as the Ten Commandments and the threat of punishment for sin are also aspects of that love. Bestseller. 2012The heart and the fist: the education of a humanitarian, the making of a Navy SEAL
By Eric Greitens. 2011
Eric Greitens recounts his personal odyssey from humanitarian to soldier. Relates studying the history of humanitarianism as a Rhodes scholar,…
working with genocide survivors as a volunteer, and joining the Navy SEALs to make a difference. Some violence and some strong language. 2011Secretariat: The Making of a Champion
By William Nack. 2010
Account of Secretariat, the "horse of the century," who won the 1973 Triple Crown--the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the…
Belmont Stakes races. Describes the roles of owner Penny Chenery, trainer Lucien Laurin, jockey Ron Turcotte, and groom Eddie Sweat. Includes author's 2010 preface. Basis for motion picture. Bestseller. 1975