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Going up!: Elisha Otis's trip to the top (Great idea series)
By Monica Kulling. 2012
Grace Hopper: queen of computer code
By Laurie Wallmark. 2017
Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader--AND rule breaker, chance…
taker, and troublemaker. Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.” Throughout her life, Hopper succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly was “Amazing Grace”, and a role model for science- and math-minded girls and boys. With a wealth of witty quotes, and richly detailed illustrations, this book brings Hopper's incredible accomplishments to life. Grades K-3. 2017.How kids make friends: secrets for making lots of friends, no matter how shy you are
By Lonnie Michelle. 2007
Are you shy? Maybe you just moved to a new school? This book has the tips and strategies to help…
you make lots of friends, no matter how shy you are. It's all a matter of the choices you make and the responsibility you take for the task. Grades 3-6. 2007.Quand je suis heureux ((Les sentiments))
By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal d'être heureux…
et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling happy.Quand je me sens aimé ((Les sentiments))
By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de l'amour et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling loved.Quand je suis jaloux ((Les sentiments))
By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la jalousie et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling jealous.Quand j'ai peur
By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la peur et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ses émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling scared.Quand je suis triste ((Les sentiments))
By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la tristesse et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling sad.Quand je me sens seul ((Les sentiments))
By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la solitude et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling lonely.Quand je suis en colère
By Tracey Moroney. 2008
" Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de…
ressentir de la colère et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions. -- 4e de couv." Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling angry.Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
By Chris Barton. 2016
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in…
a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. Grades K-3. 2016.Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13
By Helaine Becker. 2018
You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure…
that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history. Grades K-3. 2018.Stick to your vision: how to get past the hurdles & haters to get where you want to be
By Maestro Fresh-Wes, Tamara Hendricks-Williams. 2010
Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life - some come from within, whether it's a…
fear of failure or low self-esteem, and some come from your circumstances. Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision. For junior and senior high readers. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2011, c2010.Women's health: a quick and easy guide (For your information)
By Unknown. 1997
Women have special health needs. This guide shows women how to adopt healthy habits, eat right, manage stress, and be…
sexually healthy from menstruation to menopause and beyond. Find out how to build on your own strength to stay healthy. 1997.Jack Miner
By Kate Carman. 1981
My River: Cleaning up the LaHave River
By Stella Bowles. 2018
Stella Bowles was a Grade 6 Nova Scotia student when she turned environmental activist to campaign against sewage pipes draining…
straight into the LaHave River. This is the inspirational first person account of Stella's Grade 6 science fair project which caught the eyes of the media, the public and government leaders propelling her into the limelight. Stella details her two and a half year fight to clean up the river, winning numerous awards for her environmental activism along the way. She succeeds in shaming three levels of government and rallying supporters into funding a $$15.7 million cleanup. Today, she continues to campaign for cleaner water and demonstrates to other children how to test water quality in their own backyards, and how to take action if they find their water is polluted too. Grades 3-6.After life: ways we think about death
By Merrie-Ellen Wilcox. 2019
Moving between science and culture, Wilcox takes a straightforward look at the fascinating, diverse ways in which we understand death,…
both today and throughout our history. Each chapter includes a brief telling of a death legend, myth or history from a dAwesome minds: video game creators / (Awesome Minds Ser.)
By Alejandro Arbona. 2018
Did you know that Nintendo started in the mid-19th century as a playing card company and that the Japanese giant…
also sold rice and operated taxi cabs? And did you know that the very first video game was called Tennis for Two and was created by a US government scientist named William Higinbotham? Today, video games play a gigantic role in our culture and none of this would have been possible without people like Shigeru Miyamoto, the creative mastermind that turned a failed business venture into the game that eventually inspired him to build Donkey Kong and Mario Bros., or Donna Bailey, who created the arcade sensation video game Centipede. This book tells the stories of these amazing men and women who turned a small hobby into a multimillion-dollar industry that changed the way we play and interact, from our living rooms to the arcades, on our computers to our hand-held devices. Grades 4-7. 2018.How to Become an Accidental Genius (Accidental Ser. #2)
By Frieda Wishinsky, Elizabeth MacLeod. 2019
Don't be afraid to try! Make connections! Be persistent! Ask questions and never take no for an answer! Learn the…
secrets and amazing stories of successful inventors! How to Become an Accidental Genius is full of inspiring tales of famous and lesser-known inventors who have changed the world, from George Washington Carver, Mary Anderson (inventor of the windshield wiper) and inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr to Frank Epperson (of Popsicle fame) and Mary Sherman Morgan (The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race). Readers will be amazed at the inventiveness of these geniuses. The book focuses on inventors from North America but includes stories from around the world. Organized into eleven chapters that highlight the qualities inventors have in common, the book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers.Meet J. Armand Bombardier (Scholastic Canada Biography)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2022
Meet Joseph-Armand Bombardier — Canadian inventor, innovator and entrepreneur!Born in 1907, Joseph-Armand grew up in Valcourt, a small village in…
Quebec. Like many places in rural and Northern Canada, it was often cut off from the world after winter snows made the roads impassable. When Armand was a kid, he was already inventing his own toys, including his first attempt at a vehicle that could drive through snow. As an adult, the passion to invent a snow machine became a serious ambition after his 2-year-old son died from appendicitis. It was winter and they could not get him to the hospital.Armand persisted even after many failures — until he did it! His B7 snow machine was used to deliver milk and mail . . . and it saved lives. But Armand didn’t stop there! He continued to invent and innovate his whole life, making contributions to the war effort and developing machines like the Muskeg tractor and the famous Ski-doo. His inventions revolutionized the way people live and work.The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed.