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Banned books: the controversy over what students read
By Meryl Loonin. 2023
"According to the American Library Association (ALA), there were more attempts to ban books in 2021 than at any time…
since the group began tracking three decades earlier. The latest, unprecedented wave of book banning is driven mainly by conservative parents and politicians, who are also behind extreme new censorship laws in many states that restrict what teachers and students can read and discuss in the classroom. Free speech defenders say the laws are a threat to intellectual freedom--and democracy itself." -- Provided by publisherI begin with spring: the life and seasons of Henry David Thoreau
By Julie Dunlap. 2022
"Formatted like a nature notebook, this exploration of seasonal changes in Thoreau's day is also a visual story of his…
life and times and a gentle introduction to climate change." -- Provided by publisher13 peurs
By André Marois, Réal Binette. 2015
" Entre craintes et phobies, hantises et autres démons intérieurs, chaque moment est une occasion d'avoir peur. Peur de rien…
ou de l'inconnu, peur de l'autre ou peur des mots, tout dépend du contexte et du profil. La peur est une émotion universelle qui provoque son lot de bouleversements. Elle se manifeste aussi bien dans une situation d'inconfort ou face à une menace. La violence, la maladie, le racisme, les apparences, la dictature, la popularité, l'intimidation et le ridicule sont autant de sujets à découvrir que de raisons de s'interroger sur ses propres angoisses. Pour ce recueil, treize auteurs se sont appropriés cette thématique : André Marois, Camille Bouchard, Dïana Bélice, Elizabeth Turgeon, Jonathan Reynolds, Laurent Chabin, Émilie Rivard, Martine Latulippe, Mathieu Fortin, Pierre Labrie, Rodney Saint-Éloi, Sonia K. Laflamme et Sylvie Brien. Trois illustrateurs ont aussi participé à ce projet : David Goldstyn, Anouk Lacasse et Réal Binette. Voici quelques peurs que vous retrouverez dans ce recueil : La peur du regard des autres, la claustrophobie, la peur du rejet, la peur de la première fois, la peur de la maladie... et plusieurs autres! "Call it courage
By Armstrong Sperry. 1940
Mafatu is the son of a great chief of a Polynesian island, where courage is a man's most respected quality.…
But Mafatu is afraid of the sea. For grades 4-7. Newbery MedalBlack ships before Troy: the story of the Iliad
By Rosemary Sutcliff. 1993
A retelling of the Greek myth. Traces the story of the Trojan War, beginning with the quarrel of three goddesses…
over a golden apple. When Trojan prince Paris persuades the beautiful Helen of Troy to leave her baby and husband to become his wife, her husband pursues her, others take sides, and the war begins. Fighting continues until Troy is destroyed and Paris earns a tragic reward. For grades 5-8 and older readersThe Pied Piper of Hamelin
By Robert Browning. 1993
Folktale in verse. The town of Hamelin employs a mysterious piper to save them from a plague of rats. When…
the townspeople refuse to pay him for his work, the piper takes magical revenge. For grades 3-6Tanglewood tales (Airmont classics)
By Nathaniel Hawthorne. 1968
A kick in the head: An Everyday Guide To Poetic Forms
By Chris Raschka, Paul B. Janeczko. 2005
A guide to twenty-nine poetic forms including haiku, limerick, roundel, sonnet, elegy, and ballad. Provides examples with narrative explanations of…
each form from simple rhyme schemes--couplet, tercet, quatrain--to more-complex combinations like the pantoum. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2005About wise men and simpletons: twelve tales from Grimm
By Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Elizabeth Shub. 1971
Twelve of the Brothers Grimm's best-loved folktales. Includes "About a Fisherman and His Wife," "The Elves and the Shoemaker," "Brier…
Rose," "The Golden Goose," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Hansel and Gretel," and "The Bremen Town Musicians." In "The Wolf and the Seven Kids," a mother goat outwits a wolf. For grades 4-7. 1971The three bears & 15 other stories (A trophy Bk.)
By Anne F Rockwell. 1984
Sixteen famous tales retold in the spirit of the originals. In "The Lion and the Mouse" a small creature rescues…
a strong one. In "The Gingerbread Man" a clever fox has a tasty treat. In "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" a troll has an unfortunate encounter. For grades 2-4. 1975The science of Philip Pullman's His dark materials
By John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin. 2005
Relates the mystery and magic in Pullman's trilogy, beginning with The Golden Compass (DB 44343, BR 13276), to real-world scientific…
concepts. Covers topics from cosmology to string theory to explain such objects as Will's subtle knife and Mary Malone's amber spyglass. For junior and senior high readers. 2003Dark dreams: the story of Stephen King (World Writers Ser.)
By Nancy Whitelaw. 2006
Biography of award-winning horror writer. Discusses King's difficult childhood in Maine, a setting for many of his stories, as well…
as his adolescence, college years, marriage, and eventual success. Describes King's struggles with censorship, fame, and the creative process. For senior high readers. 2006The merry adventures of Robin Hood
By Howard Pyle. 2004
Recounts the legend of Robin Hood and his band of outlaws--including Little John, Friar Tuck, and Allan a Dale--who plunder…
the rich to help the poor. Describes mistakenly poaching the king's deer and Sherwood Forest escapades against their enemy the Sheriff of Nottingham. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1883Seize the story: a handbook for teens who like to write
By Victoria Hanley. 2008
Presents creative-writing tips and exercises, from freewriting to understanding the elements of fiction. Provides examples for character development, motivation, and…
perspective. Assesses difficult aspects of writing fiction, such as creating the setting and mood, and infusing your style and voice into the story. For junior and senior high readers. 2008Classic western stories: the most beloved stories
By Cooper Edens. 2009
Western adventures of explorers, cowboys, and Indians are commemorated in poems, songs, and stories. Includes folk legends of Pecos Bill…
and Paul Bunyan, and real-life exploits of Lewis and Clark and Daniel Boone. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2009African-American writers (Multicultural voices)
By Amy Sickels. 2010
Examines the lives and works of eight renowned African American authors. Includes short biographies, summaries, and literary analyses on Maya…
Angelou, Toni Morrison, Ernest J. Gaines, Walter Dean Myers, Alice Walker, August Wilson, Charles Johnson, and Gloria Naylor. For senior high and older readers. 2010A child's garden of verses
By Robert Louis Stevenson. 2011
Writing with Rosie: you can write a story too
By Patricia Reilly Giff. 2016
Newbery Honor-winning author provides entertaining tips and advice on how to write fiction. Her dog Rosie attempts to distract her,…
but ultimately provides creative inspiration. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2016Sing a song of seasons: A Nature Poem For Each Day Of The Year
By Frann Preston-Gannon, Fiona Waters. 2018
Nature-inspired poems for every day of the year created by a variety of poets including Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston…
Hughes, Beatrix Potter, and more. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018The crucible: and related readings (Literature connections)
By Arthur Miller, McDougal Littell Publishing Staff. 1997