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To be a princess: the fascinating lives of real princesses
By Laurie Coulter, Hugh Brewster. 2001
True stories of twelve real princesses reveal what life behind the palace walls. Among them: Queen Victoria, who ascended the…
throne at age 18, and Hawaii's Princess Ka`iulani, whose mother on her death bed declared that Ka`iulani would never be queen. 2001.To be a princess: the fascinating lives of real princesses (Scholastic Canada Madison Press Hardcover Ser.)
By Laurie Coulter, Hugh Brewster. 2001
True stories of twelve real princesses reveal what life is like behind the palace walls. Among them: Queen Victoria, who…
ascended the throne at age 18, and Hawaii's Princess Ka`iulani, whose mother on her death bed declared that Ka`iulani would never be queen. Grades 5-8. 2001.The hacienda: a memoir
By Lisa St Aubin de Terán. 1997
Lisa St Aubin de Teran was virtually abandoned by her new husband on his sugar-cane and avocado plantation. She tells…
of her single-handed struggle to manage the estate, bear her first child and handle her increasingly unstable husband. For seven years she lived among "la gente": an illiterate, feudal people who she says "have been the greatest influence on my life and work".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.Years of promise: Canada 1945-1963 (Canadiana Scrapbook Ser.)
By Robert J Bondy, William C Mattys. 1980
Women in sports: 50 fearless athletes who played to win (Women in Science)
By Rachel Ignotofsky. 2017
Highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes--from well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast…
Simone Biles, to lesser-known athletes like skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee and Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a men's professional league. Covering more than forty sports, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about notable women's teams throughout history, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and muscle anatomy. Celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for the next generation of athletes, Grades 4-7. 2017.Wilfrid Laurier (Canadians)
By Martin Spigelman. 1978
Voice of freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, spirit of the civil rights movement
By Carole Boston Weatherford. 2016
Presents a treasury of poems and spirituals inspired by the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.…
Despite fierce prejudice and abuse, Fannie Lou Hamer was a champion of civil rights from the 1950s until her death in 1977. Integral to the Freedom Summer of 1964, Ms. Hamer gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention that, despite President Johnson's interference, aired on national TV news and spurred the nation to support the Freedom Democrats. Grades 4-7. 2016.Untamed: the wild life of Jane Goodall (Nat Geo - Biography Ser.)
By Jane Goodall, Anita Silvey. 2015
This biography for children traces Goodall's life, with each chapter focusing on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed,…
with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, it explores the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. Grades 4-7. 2015.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.Un long chemin vers la liberté (Collection Les Tresors De La Memoire)
By Angelina Arseneau. 2001
Récit émouvant d'une Acadienne faussement diagnostiquée de tuberculose alors qu'en réalité elle souffrait d'une scoliose. Angelina retrace avec simplicité ses…
souvenirs, depuis sa petite enfance marquée par de longs séjours à l'hôpital, jusqu'à sa retraite en 1990. Une vie riche et bien remplie malgré son handicap, mais aussi une leçon de courage devant l'adversité. Un livre à offrir aux jeunes. Années 5-8. 2001.Très chère mère: récit autobiographique
By Éva Böröcz. 2012
Éva Böröcz est hongroise; elle a fui son pays en 1956 et a choisi le Québec. Ici, on ne parle…
pas de la guerre, mais d’un exil brutal et d’une intégration difficile. Éva est jeune et déterminée, et rien ne peut entamer son espoir d’une vie meilleure. Découvrez le Québec de la fin des années 1950 comme si vous y étiez, avec les yeux et le cœur d’une immigrante hongroise de 18 ans. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2012.Three little words: [a memoir]
By Ashley Rhodes-Courter. 2008
Ashley spent nine years in foster care after being taken away from her mother. She endured many caseworkers, moving from…
school to school, and manipulative, humiliating and abusive treatment from one foster family. See how she survives and eventually thrives against the odds. For junior and senior high readers. 2008.The voice that challenged a nation: Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights
By Russell Freedman. 2005
In the 1930s, black singer Marian Anderson was not allowed to perform at Constitution Hall. But with help from Eleanor…
Roosevelt, Anderson staged an amazing concert at the Lincoln Memorial and became an activist for civil rights. Junior High. 2005.The mysterious rays: Marie Curie's world (Science Discovery Book Ser.)
By Victor Juhasz, Nancy Veglahn. 1977
The kids book of great Canadian women (Kids Book Of Ser.)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2006
From artists and inventors to astronauts and engineers, Canadian women have played an extraordinary role in the development of Canada.…
Meet more than 130 women and read about their amazing feats in exploration, science, the arts, politics and many other fields. Some made their mark hundreds of years ago, while others are changing Canada today. Grades 4-7. 2006.We are displaced: my journey and stories from refugee girls around the world
By Liz Welch, Malala Yousafzai. 2019
With her powerful new book, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai starts with her own story of displacement to show…
what it means to lose your home, your community, and the only world you've ever known. She also shares the personal stories of some of the incredible girls she has met on her various journeys to refugee camps and the cities where refugee girls and their families have settled. For junior and senior high readers and older. 2019.Des cornichons au chocolat
By Stephanie, Philippe Labro. 1987
Stephanie a 13 ans. Elle partage sa vie entre le lycee, ses amis qui n'en sont pas vraiment, et ses…
parents qui ne s'entendent plus. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 1987.Girls think of everything: stories of ingenious inventions by women
By Catherine Thimmesh. 2000
Profiles ten women and two girls who through necessity, ingenuity, and hard work responded successfully to challenges by inventing such…
items as Toll House cookies, glow-in-the-dark paper, the Snugli baby carrier, and windshield wipers. Includes instructions on how to apply for a patent. For grades 4-7. 2000.Her story II: women from Canada's past
By Susan E Merritt. 1995
A second selection of 16 notable Canadian women. Their biographies describe people all born before 1900, who in some way…
helped to change society's attitudes about the abilities and rights of women. Merritt also introduces little-known but fascinating aspects of Canada's past through their stories. Sequel to "Her Story : women from Canada's past" (DC14784). For junior and senior high school readers. 1995.