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The island of seven cities: the discovery of a lost Chinese settlement in the Americas
By Paul Chiasson. 2006
2002. Architect Paul Chiasson climbed a mountain on Cape Breton and found an old wide, well-made road, once flanked by…
walls. After two years of study, he believed that these ruins were originally built by the Chinese, as part of a large colony that thrived on Canadian shores well before the European Age of Discovery. Chiasson addresses how the colony was abandoned and forgotten except in the storytelling and culture of the Mi'kmaq, whose written language, clothing, technical knowledge, religious beliefs and legends expose deep cultural roots in China. 2006.The mummy congress: science, obsession, and the everlasting dead
By Heather Anne Pringle. 2001
After covering a conference of mummy experts, science reporter Heather Pringle became so intrigued with mummies that she spent a…
year circling the globe, visiting leading scientists in the field. She also investigated preserved Italian saints, Scandinavian mummies in bogs, and frozen Inca princesses. Pringle researched Egyptian embalmers, the past public craze for mummy unwrappings, and the Russians' attempts to preserve Stalin, and along the way learned what mummies have to tell us about ourselves. Winner of the 2002 CNIB Torgi Award. 2001.Anny Blatt: timeless classics from the knit collection
By Trisha Malcolm. 2004
25 knitting patterns, including jackets, sleeveless tops, sweaters, and coats, for men and women, for all seasons. Fifteen patterns from…
the original book, which depended on very complicated charts or embroidery patterns, have been omitted. "Anny Blatt's advice", which provides knitting information including abbreviations and basic stitches, has been moved to the end of the last volume and also repeated at the end of the other volumes for easy access. 2004.A craft book that also includes a brief history of trash that shows how the invention of disposable products and…
packaging has created increasing waste. Organized into sections based on recyclable materials (paper, plastic, metal, fabric), the easy-to-follow projects include a "Fancy Foil Fish" aluminum mobile, paper jewellery, and milk-carton castles. Also includes tips for "living lightly" (or, producing less garbage) on Earth. Grades 3-6. 2004.Discover bones (Discover Ser.)
By Lesley Grant. 1991
Bones can do many things. They help you to play. Some people make jewellery out of them. Plus, they're alive!…
Bones can also tell us a lot about our bodies and the world around us. Included in this book are activities that will help you learn about bones and all the things they can teach us! Several tactiles illustrating the shapes of various bones are included. Grades 3-6. 1991.The ultimate book of kid concoctions: more than 65 wacky, wild & crazy concoctions
By John E Thomas, Danita Thomas. 2006
Kids will have a ball creating such wonders as an edible ocean or a greenhouse grown in a plastic bag.…
Among the 78 recipes are instructions for making such revolutionary new artistic mediums as whipped cream finger paint, dryer lint clay, and toothpaste putty. Some of the concoctions are edible, while others make great party activities or simple gifts. Grades 3-6. 2006.February 1945. The war is almost over and Britain and America rule the waves, but sixty young Nazi soldiers still…
choose to undertake a mission in U-869 - to reach and bomb the coast of America. Several weeks later the boat barely has enough fuel to make it home and radio links with Germany are broken. The commander, Neuerberg, must make a tough decision: to carry on to America and risk death in the pursuit of glory, or to admit defeat and return home. Driven by pride, patriotism and determination, he decides to risk it. In 1991, a group of deep-sea divers hear about the wreck of a U-boat 260 feet beneath the sea. There are virtually no records of the Nazi submarine, and an on-location investigation is extremely dangerous. But twelve divers decide to take the risk. Over the next six years they eventually piece together an incredible story. 2004.The music teaching artist's bible: becoming a virtuoso educator
By Eric Booth. 2009
Filled with practical advice on the critical issues facing the music teaching artist - from the economic and time-management issues…
of being a musician and teacher to communicating effectively with students. Includes advice on becoming a mentor, succeeding in school environments, partnering with other teaching artists, advocating for music and arts education, and private lessons. 2009.The chocolate box secrets (Chocolate box girls. #8)
By Cathy Cassidy. 2015
Cherry, Summer, Skye, Coco and Honey may be very different but they all love crafting and creating! From hosting a…
chocolate-themed sleepover to designing a flower headband and concocting a cupcake-sensation, each Chocolate Box sister shares her secrets in this collection. With ideas for every season, which will you make first? Grades 5-8. 2015.Writing romance (The writing series)
By Vanessa Grant. 1997
A step-by-step guide on writing and selling a romance manuscript. From plotting, developing believable characters, writing romantic scenes, and editing,…
to working with an agent and finding a publisher. Includes examples from published romance novels, and a resource guide for both new and experienced writers. 1997. (Self-Counsel writing series)Would you put that in writing?: how to write your way to success in business
By Dianna Daniels Booher. 1983
Wrapped for eternity: the story of the Egyptian mummy
By Mildred Mastin Pace, Tom Huffman. 1974
Woodworking projects for the garden: 40 fun & useful things for folks who garden
By Richard Freudenberger. 1994
Walking the Bible: a journey by land through the five books of Moses
By Bruce S Feiler. 2001
One part adventure story, one part archaeological detective work, one part spiritual exploration, author Feiler recounts a personal odyssey -…
by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel - to retrace the Five Books of Moses through the desert. Along with archaeologist Avner Goren, he treks through Turkey, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Egypt, the Sinai, and Jordan, visiting the actual places of some of history's most storied events, from the mountain where Noah's ark landed to the site of the legendary burning bush. 2001.Valley of the Kings
By John Romer. 1981
A popular historical account of one of the world's richest archaeological sites, the valley that contains all the known tombs…
of the pharaohs of the Egyptian New Kingdom. This double account tells the story of both the magnificent tombs themselves and the travelers and diggers of recent centuries who have hunted for the mysterious past of ancient Egypt. 1981.Tutankhamen: the life and death of the boy-king
By Christine El Mahdy. 1999
Egyptologist examines archaeological and historical evidence to reconstruct the life of the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh. El Mahdy separates fact from…
legend as she describes Egyptian civilization based on evidence from Luxor in the fourteenth century B.C. Also provides details of British archaeologist Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. 1999.Trading in memories: travels through a scavenger's favorite places
By Barbara Hodgson. 2007
Hodgson's diary of her journeys through the flea markets of Europe, North Africa and North America guides readers down back…
alleys and into musty shops. We flank Hodgson as she gently fingers trinkets and seashells, sifts through distressed maps, stacks and unstacks slides and expired passports, all the while conversationally remarking on what this detritus represents - or could represent, given the right context and a bit of back story. c2007.Time detectives: clues from our past
By Donalda Badone. 1992
The way to write: a stimulating guide to the craft of creative writing
By John Fairfax, John Moat. 1981
The town of Hercules: a buried treasure trove
By Joseph Jay Deiss. 1974
Reconstructs the summer day in 79 a.d. when Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the town of Herculaneum. Tells of the rediscovery…
of the town and the exciting archaeological digs of recent centuries. Grades 5-8. 1974.