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Tales the elders told: Ojibway legends
By Basil Johnston. 1981
These legends, which include "Why birds go south in winter" and "The first butterflies", are an integral part of the…
spiritual and cultural heritage of the Ojibway people. For all ages.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.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.Cent enfants imaginent comment changer le monde
By Jennifer Couëlle. 2013
Cent écoliers d'origines ethniques et culturelles diverses ont répondu à cette question: si tu pouvais changer le monde, que ferais-tu?…
L'auteure a écrit toutes les réponses dans un cahier, sans échapper un seul mot, en prenant bien soin de noter le nom et l'âge de chacun des enfants. Années 2-4. 2013.Off to class: incredible and unusual schools around the world
By Susan Hughes. 2011
When North American kids think of a school, they probably see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum-tiled hallways,…
not boats, tents, or train platforms. There are green schools, mobile schools, and even tree house schools – people around the world have thought up all kinds of creative ways to get kids educated. Travel to India, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Russia, China, Uganda, and a dozen other countries to visit some of these schools and meet the students who attend them. Grades 3-6. 2011.Le 30 février: et autres curiosités de la mesure du temps
By Olivier Marchon. 2017
Saviez-vous qu'il a existé un 30 février 1712 en Suède ? Qu'à l'inverse, aux îles Samoa, le 30 décembre 2011…
a été supprimé ? Qu'aux îles Diomède, dans le Pacifique, on peut voir demain et regarder hier ? Que la France s'est mise à l'heure allemande en 1940, pour ne plus en changer ? Que Thérèse d'Ávila est morte dans la nuit du 4 au 15 octobre 1582 ? Car le temps est comme l'air qu'on respire : invisible et impalpable. Et si sa mesure obéit aujourd'hui à des règles rigoureuses qui nous semblent évidentes, elles sont loin d'être parfaites, universelles ou immuables... Dans ce recueil d'histoires courtes riches en anecdotes, Olivier Marchon nous guide dans l'histoire de la mesure du temps et de ses bizarreries, à travers une multitude de calendriers et de mesures horaires exotiques, fruits d'une science exacte au contact d'un monde qui ne l'est pas. 2017.Going up!: Elisha Otis's trip to the top (Great idea series)
By Monica Kulling. 2012
Don't touch that toad & other strange things adults tell you
By Catherine Rondina. 2010
Have your parents ever told you that you shouldn't swallow a watermelon seed because a watermelon will grow in your…
stomach? Or not to cross your eyes, because they'll stay stuck like that? Takes a look at many of the old sayings you've heard, examines them and their history, and gives you the truth about them. You'll find out if holding your breath will cure the hiccups, and if eating sugar will really make you hyper. Winner of the 2012 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award. Grades 3-6. 2010.Christmas in Quebec: heartwarming legends, tales, and traditions (Amazing stories)
By Megan Durnford. 2004
Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories, and good cheer. This compilation…
brings to life the very best holiday stories from across Quebec. From the early days of exploration to the modern day, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come. 2004.Grace Hopper: queen of computer code
By Laurie Wallmark. 2017
Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader--AND rule breaker, chance…
taker, and troublemaker. Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.” Throughout her life, Hopper succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly was “Amazing Grace”, and a role model for science- and math-minded girls and boys. With a wealth of witty quotes, and richly detailed illustrations, this book brings Hopper's incredible accomplishments to life. Grades K-3. 2017.Can your smartphone change the world? (PopActivism)
By Erinne Paisley. 2017
"Can Your Smartphone Change the World?" is a twenty-first-century guide for anyone who has access to a smartphone. This how-to…
manual looks at specific ways you can create social change through the tap of a screen. Filled with examples of successful hashtag campaigns, viral videos and new socially conscious apps, the book provides practical advice for using your smartphone as a tool for social justice. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.Chinese New Year: a celebration for everyone (Orca origins.)
By Jen Sookfong Lee. 2017
From its beginnings as a farming celebration marking the end of winter to its current role as a global party…
featuring good food, lots of gifts and public parades, 'Chinese New Year' is a snapshot of Chinese culture. Award-winning author and broadcaster Jen Sookfong Lee recalls her childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and weaves family stories into the history, traditions and evolution of Chinese New Year. Grades 3-6. 2017.With hope in their eyes: compelling stories of the Windrush generation (Unseen history)
By Vivienne Francis. 1998
The stories of the Windrush generation - Britain's first post-war immigrants from the Caribbean. These early pioneers, who came to…
Britain with high expectations, tell it like it really was, covering over fifty years of black presence in Britain.Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
By Chris Barton. 2016
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in…
a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. Grades K-3. 2016.Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13
By Helaine Becker. 2018
You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure…
that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history. Grades K-3. 2018.The first twenty-five years: Laubach Literacy in Canada 1970-1995
By Mary C Collins. 1996
A comprehensive overview of the history of the Laubach Literacy program in Canada. Collins discusses the growth of the organization…
under each of its successive presidents, and looks towards the organization's future.Idioms in American life
By Julie Howard. 1987
A useful tool for people learning the English language, this book lists and defines many common idiomatic phrases of American…
English, such as "by heart", "find fault with", and "keep an eye on". These idioms are also applicable in Canadian English. It also provides examples and exercises to learn the proper usage of the idioms. 1987.Diwali: festival of lights (Orca origins)
By Rina Singh. 2016
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and…
justice over oppression. The author explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over darkness. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, "Diwali" brings to life the holiday's traditions, food and rituals and takes you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world. Grades 4-7. 2016Jack Miner
By Kate Carman. 1981
Une vie en plus: la longévité, pour quoi faire?
By Joël De Rosnay. 2005