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Scoundrels, dreamers & second sons: British remittance men in the Canadian west
By Mark Zuehlke. 1994
Between 1880 and the First World War, British remittance men arrived in the Canadian West. These remittance men, in many…
instances, tried to recreate the aura of landed gentry. The author tells of the efforts to bring "good breeding" to the Wild West. 1994.Cartes postales de l'enfer
By Neil Bissoondath, Paul Gagné, Lori Saint-Martin. 2009
Alec est un homme d'affaires qui a créé sa petite entreprise. Pour lui, la vie est un tissu de mensonges…
qu'il se raconte à lui-même et qu'il répète aux autres. Pour Sumintra, ou Sue, comme elle se nomme elle-même, il est hors de question de faire mentir l'image que ses parents se font d'elle. Quand elle fait la connaissance d'Alec, leurs vies secrètes se rejoignent. Quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle. 2009. Titre uniforme: Soul of all great designs.M is for maple: a Canadian alphabet
By Melanie Rose, Michael Ulmer. 2001
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a name or word derived from some aspect of the country of…
Canada, and each term is presented in a rhyme and then further explained in a note. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2001.My dad (Talk-about-books. #6.)
By Debbie Bailey, Susan Huszar. 1991
10 for dinner
By Jo Ellen Bogart, Carlos Freire. 1989
Margo invites ten friends to her birthday party and lets them choose the activities. One of her friends always has…
something else to suggest. Illustrates various number combinations which add to 10. Grades P-2. 1989.Fishes in the ocean (A first flight level one reader)
By Richard Thompson, Maggee Spicer, Barbara Hartmann. 1998
Béisbol!: Latino baseball pioneers and legends
By Jonah Winter. 2001
Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players who were active in the sport from 1900 to 1960 and who…
pioneered the game in their own countries and in the United States. Includes profiles of José Méndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Avila, Minnie Miñoso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe Alou. For grades 3-6. 2001The tall Mexican: the life of Hank Aguirre, all-star pitcher, businessman, humanitarian
By Robert E Copley, Robert E. Copley. 1998
Authorized biography of the Detroit Tigers' all-star pitcher. Recalls Aguirre's childhood in a large Mexican-American family in California and how,…
after his baseball career ended, he founded Mexican Industries in Detroit in order to help other Hispanics succeed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998Béisbol: pioneros y leyendas del béisbol latino
By Jonah Winter. 2002
Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players from 1900 to 1960, who pioneered the sport in their own countries…
and in the United States. Includes profiles of José Méndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Ávila, Minnie Miñoso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe Alou. For grades 4-7. Spanish language. 2002Latinos in béisbol (Hispanic Experience in the Americas Ser.)
By James D Cockcroft, James D. Cockcroft. 1996
Explores the history of Hispanic baseball players in both the United States and Latin America. Reflects on the experience of…
being discriminated against in North America, while highlighting the achievements of individual athletes. For senior high and older readersCatching the moon: the story of a young girl's baseball dream
By Crystal Hubbard. 2005
A picture-book biography highlighting a pivotal event in the childhood of African American baseball player Marcenia "Toni Stone" Lyle Alberga,…
the woman who broke baseball's gender barrier by becoming the first female roster member of a professional Negro League team. 2005. For grades 2-486 years: the legend of the Boston Red Sox
By Melinda R Boroson. 2005
The Boston Red Sox had won five World Series by 1918. Then Babe Ruth was traded to the Yankees, and…
every year afterward the Red Sox lost. Until 2004. Here is the story of the baseball team's history and spectacular comeback. For grades 4-7 and older readersAfter the shot drops
By Randy Ribay. 2018
Told from alternating perspectives, Bunny takes a basketball scholarship to an elite private school to help his family, leaving behind…
Nasir, his best friend, in their tough Philadelphia neighborhood. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018We are the ship: the story of Negro League baseball (Journeys 2014)
By Kadir Nelson. 2008
Presents the history of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson moved…
to the major leagues in 1947 and broke the racial barrier. Discusses gifted athletes, discrimination, and the players' passion for the sport. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2008Game
By Walter Dean Myers. 2008
Harlem. African American high school senior Drew Lawson aims to go to college and play basketball for the NBA despite…
his mediocre grades. Rivalry begins when Drew's coach favors Tomas, a new white teammate from Prague. For junior and senior high readers. 2008Morgy coast to coast
By Maggie Lewis. 2005
After moving from California to Massachusetts, Morgy experiences many changes. As he adjusts to fourth grade, Morgy learns to play…
the trumpet, joins the ice hockey team, adopts a greyhound named Dante, and makes new friends. Sequel to Morgy Makes His Move (BR 12739). For grades 2-4. 2005Double face-à-face (Guiby)
By Sampar. 2013
" Qu'est-il advenu des parents du superbébé? Guiby est terrifié à l'idée qu'ils aient été blessés ou pire, qu'ils soient…
morts dans l'incendie perpétré par l'Ombre. Avec l'aide de Gruffus et de Ramirez, le garçon met tout en œuvre pour les retrouver. Ni les égouts peuplés d'effrayantes créatures, ni l'Ombre qui le traque avec acharnement n'auront raison de sa détermination. Pourtant une question persiste : Pourquoi? " -- 4e de couvClou: on est tous différents !
By Cœur Pirate, Coeur De Pirate. 2022
Le jour de la rentrée des classes, Clou découvre que les autres chiens se connaissent et rigolent ensemble, sans compter…
Bisou le chihuahua qui se moque de lui. Avec l'aide de ses parents et de madame Truffe, son enseignante, Clou apprend à avoir confiance en lui. Un QR code permet d'accéder à la version lue de l'histoire ainsi qu'à une chanson.Qui va bercer Zoé? (Carré blanc)
By Andrée Poulin. 2018
Le croco qui vit chez papi
By Elodie Duhameau, Élodie Duhameau. 2022
Le croco qui vit chez Papi est le tout premier album en tant qu’autrice de l’illustratrice Élodie Duhameau. Elle y…
présente une histoire d’amitié remplie d’humour et de personnages attachants, sensibilisant au détour les jeunes lecteur.trices à la cause et à la réalité animales. Car comme Papi dit : « Personne n’aime vivre en cage. »