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The fabulous flying machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont
By Victoria Griffith. 2012
The disease fighters: the Nobel Prize in medicine ([Nobel Prize winners])
By Nathan Aaseng. 1987
Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
By Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Teenagers talk about suicide
By Marion Crook. 1989
In exploring the topic of teenage suicide, the author looks at relationships with family and friends, coping skills, and where…
teens can get help. She stresses the importance of self-esteem and parents with empathy. c1989.Terry Fox: a story of hope
By Maxine Trottier. 2005
Terry Fox was a typical Canadian kid who liked to play basketball and soccer, but whose 'ordinary' life was changed…
suddenly at age 18 when his leg was amputated because of cancer. This biography covers the life of Terry Fox and his reasons for running across Canada. Traces his progress from the run's beginning on April 12, 1980 in St. John's until its premature conclusion in Thunder Bay on September 1, 1980. Grades 2-4. 2005.Tell me why: how young people can change the world
By Eric Walters. 2008
"I just want to know: why do you think that people treat each other the way that they do? Is…
there something that happened to you that made you want to help people? And, finally, what, if anything, do you think one kid can do to make a difference?" Responding to these questions, people including Roméo Dallaire, Robert Munsch, Marc Garneau, and Rick Hansen have shared their wisdom, experience, and convictions about how to counter suffering and cruelty. Walters also profiles five young people who have already found ways to help. For junior high readers. 2008.Stormy seas: stories of young boat refugees
By Mary Beth Leatherdale. 2017
The plight of refugees risking their lives at sea has, unfortunately, made the headlines all too often in the past…
few years. This book presents five true stories, from 1939 to today, about young people who lived through the harrowing experience of setting sail in search of asylum: Ruth and her family board the St. Louis to escape Nazism; Phu sets out alone from war-torn Vietnam; José tries to reach the United States from Cuba; Najeeba flees Afghanistan and the Taliban; and after losing his family, Mohamed abandons his village on the Ivory Coast in search of a new life. Grades 4-7. Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2017.At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium…
in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions that led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady. Winner of 2018 Forest of Reading The Blue Spruce Award. Grades K-3. 2017.Stephen Hawking: revolutionary physicist (Great achievers : lives of the physically challenged)
By Melissa McDaniel. 1994
Biography of the British scientist who is famous for his work with black holes. Details Hawking's early experience with computer…
technology, his diagnosis with Lou Gehrig's disease in his youth, and his achievement in spite of the illness. Recounts his education, which led to a doctorate, and his scientific research. Grades 5-8. c1994.Sandford Fleming (The Canadians)
By Lorne Edmond Green. 1980
The Canadian Pacific Railway owes its existence to Fleming, an engineer, who promoted the idea of a transcontinental railway. He…
was also responsible for the 24-hour time-zone based on the Greenwich meridian. Grades 5-8. 1980. (The Canadians)Safe teen: powerful alternatives to violence
By Anita Roberts. 2001
The author explains violence, looking at its roots, identifying potentially dangerous behaviour, and always offering teens strategies to protect themselves…
and diffuse situations--from small misunderstandings to outright assault. The book also includes discussion of gender stereotypes, self-esteem, handling cliques and social pressures, acknowledging and transforming emotions, and differentiating between "good sex" and harmful sex. Poems, quotes, and practical exercises are also added. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Ryan and Jimmy: and the well in Africa that brought them together (CitizenKid)
By Herb Shoveller. 2006
When Ryan's first-grade teacher told his class about countries where people didn't have clean drinking water, he became determined to…
change things. His first well was built in Uganda, and a local orphan named Akana Jimmy longed for a chance to thank Ryan. When they finally meet, an unbreakable bond unites these boys from very different backgrounds, and a long and sometimes life-threatening journey begins. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 3-6. 2006.Remembering John McCrae: soldier, doctor, poet
By Linda Granfield. 2009
"In Flanders Fields the poppies blow..."Every Canadian student, teacher and parent can recite these powerful words. But behind every poem…
is a poet, who lived, breathed, and in this case, led an extraordinary life. Despite John McCrae reaching Canadian icon status, his life has been largely unknown. This books is a beautiful tribute to this man. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 4-7. 2009.Radioactive!: how Irène Curie and Lise Meitner revolutionized science and changed the world
By Winifred Conkling. 2016
In 1934, Irene Curie, working with her husband and fellow scientist, Frederic Joliot, made a discovery that would change the…
world: artificial radioactivity. This breakthrough allowed scientists to modify elements and create new ones by altering the structure of atoms. Curie shared a Nobel Prize with her husband for their work. But when she was nominated to the French Academy of Sciences, the academy denied her admission and voted to disqualify all women from membership. Four years later, Curie's breakthrough led physicist Lise Meitner to a brilliant leap of understanding that unlocked the secret of nuclear fission. Meitner's unique insight was critical to the revolution in science that led to nuclear energy and the race to build the atom bomb, yet her achievement was left unrecognized by the Nobel committee in favour of that of her male colleague. Presents the story of two women breaking ground in a male-dominated field, scientists still largely unknown despite their crucial contributions to cutting-edge research. Grades 4-7. 2016.Quatre filles de génie (Ma petite vache a mal aux pattes ; #122)
By Emmanuelle Bergeron. 2013
Biographies succinctes de quatre femmes "scientifiques" qui forcent l'admiration par leur courage et leur ténacité à persévérer dans des époques…
difficiles et des sociétés souvent réfractaires à leur talent, et où les hommes prenaient toute la place. Années 2-4. 2013.Pride: celebrating diversity & community
By Robin Stevenson. 2016
For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people around the world, Pride is both protest and celebration. It's about embracing diversity.…
It's about fighting for freedom and equality. It's about history, and it's about the future. It's about all of us. Grades 4-7. 2016.Le temps d'Alexandre
By Robert Jasmin. 1989
Le père d'Alexandre évoque le souvenir de son fils et de la longue maladie dont celui-ci fut atteint dès son…
jeune âge: une maladie du sang dont on a identifié les symptômes, sans connaître encore un moyen de guérison. Les souvenirs à caractère biographique sont accompagnés de réflexions personnelles de l'auteur. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 1989.Julie Payette (Raconte-moi #5)
By Alexandre Provost. 2015
La première femme canadienne à être allée deux fois dans l'espace. La directrice du Centre des Sciences de Montréal. Une…
athlète accomplie et une chanteuse soprano au sein d'orchestres classiques. Depuis sa jeunesse, l'objectif de Julie Payette était de participer à la conquête de l'espace. Malgré l'ampleur du défi, elle y a toujours cru. Après des années de travail et d'entraînement, la NASA lui a fait confiance. Découvre le parcours phénoménal de cette héroïne nationale qui a tout mis en œuvre pour atteindre son plus grand rêve. Années 3-6 et plus. 2015.Michel Sarrazin: médecin et botaniste en Nouvelle-France (Bonjour l'histoire ; #5)
By Cécile Gagnon, Emmanuelle Bergeron. 2012
Michel Sarrazin était un homme de sciences. Un homme curieux de tout ce qu’il l’entoure, tant des êtres humains que…
des plantes et des animaux. Lorsqu’il débarque en Nouvelle-France, il voit là une occasion de venir en aide à ses contemporains tout en nourrissant sa soif de découvertes. Quelques temps après son arrivée, il devient rapidement indispensable; il est appelé de toutes parts non seulement pour soigner les malades mais également pour développer les concepts de base de l’hygiène et prévenir les épidémies. Les sciences et la médecin de cette époque étaient fort différentes d’aujourd’hui et Michel Sarrazin, par sa persévérance, sa curiosité et son dévouement, a contribué à leur évolution. Années 3-6 et plus. 2012.Phineas Gage: a gruesome but true story about brain science
By John Fleischman. 2002
1848. An improperly prepared charge of gunpowder rocketed a three-foot-long iron rod through the brain of railroad worker Phineas Gage.…
Gage remained coherent as he rode an oxcart back to town for help, and survived the accident for nearly a dozen years, though his personality changed from amiable to argumentative. The author shows how Gage's misfortune actually played an intriguing and important role in the development of our knowledge of the brain. Grades 5-8. 2002.