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John A. Macdonald (The Canadians)
Par Peter B Waite. 1976
The author relates the life of the Father of Confederation and Canada's first prime minister. Waite follows Macdonald from his…
youth through his early law practice and beginnings in politics, to the creation of Canada and the events of his terms as prime minister. Grades 5-8. 1976.Jazz day: the making of a famous photograph
Par Roxane Orgill. 2017
When Esquire magazine planned an issue to salute the American jazz scene in 1958, graphic designer Art Kane pitched a…
crazy idea: how about gathering a group of beloved jazz musicians and photographing them? He didn't own a good camera, didn't know if any musicians would show up, and insisted on setting up the shoot in front of a Harlem brownstone. Could he pull it off? In these poems, Roxane Orgill steps into the frame of Harlem 1958, bringing to life the musicians' mischief and quirks, their memorable style, and the vivacious atmosphere of a Harlem block full of kids on a hot summer's day. Grades 3-6. 2017.Jeanne Sauvé (Canadian lives)
Par Barbara Greenwood. 1989
Jeanne Sauve worked as a broadcaster and journalist until 1972 when she was elected to the House of Commons. In…
1979, she accepted the position of Speaker of the House of Commons which she held until 1984 when she was appointed Governor General of Canada. Grades 3-6. (Canadian lives)Jelly belly
Par Dennis Lee. 1983
It's raining pigs & noodles: poems
Par Jack Prelutsky. 2000
A collection of more than one hundred humorous poems with titles such as "Deep in Our Refrigerator," "Butterflies, You Puzzle…
Me," "We Are Plooters," and every child's lament, "Why Do I Have to Clean My Room?" For grades 2-4. 2000.I gave my mom a castle: poems
Par Jean Little. 2003
Poems about the joys and pains of giving and receiving, many with a humorous twist. They feature a wide cast…
of characters from toddlers to teens, with an adult or two thrown in for good measure, and even an inanimate object mentioned here and there. Grades 3-6. 2003.In Flanders fields: the story of the poem by John McCrae
Par Linda Granfield, John McCrae. 1996
The poem "In Flanders Fields" is one of the most famous war poems ever written. This book contains the poem,…
as well as the story of John McCrae, the Canadian doctor who wrote it, and how it came to be written. Grades 2-4.In Aunt Giraffe's green garden: rhymes
Par Jack Prelutsky. 2007
Poems about people and animals. Smell the tall flowers in Aunt Giraffe's garden, sip juice with a big blue goose,…
eat oodles of noodles with some poodles, chirp a cheery song with a little bluebird, fish in a frosty pond, and much, much more! For grades K-3. 2007.Classic poetry: An Illustrated Collection
Par Michael Rosen. 1998
A selection of eighty-two poems by a broad range of writers from William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and Emily Dickinson…
to Lewis Carroll, Robert Frost, and Langston Hughes. Includes biographical background on each poet. Junior High. 1998.Bubblegum delicious: poems
Par Dennis Lee. 2000
A collection of children's poetry, from whimsical nonsense to meaningful and poignant statements. The author uses the rhythm of bouncing…
balls and schoolyard songs to create his verses. A small boy and his dog lead readers through the collection, with a host of bizarre insects giving their input whenever they can. Grades 2-4. 2000.Blue sky white stars (Recorded Books new reader)
Par Sarvinder Naberhaus. 2017
Frankenstein takes the cake
Par Adam Rex. 2008
Frankenstein wants to marry his undead bride in peace, but his best man, Dracula, is freaking out about the garlic…
bread, and the Headless Horseman wishes everyone would stop drooling over his pumpkin head. K-3. 2008.Garbage delight
Par Dennis Lee, Frank Newfeld. 1977
Here in Harlem: poems in many voices
Par Walter Dean Myers. 2004
In each poem in this collection, a resident of Harlem speaks in a distinctive voice, offering a story, a thought,…
a reflection, or a memory. The pieces reveal the experiences and personalities of 53 people, from student to retiree, hairdresser to hustler, live-in maid to street vendor-guitar player. For junior high and older readers. Some strong language. 2004.Graveyards of the dinosaurs: what it's like to discover prehistoric creatures (I Was There Ser.)
Par Shelley Tanaka, Philip J Currie, Mark Norell, Paul C Sereno. 1998
Describes paleontologists' discovery of dinosaur fossils at major sites in Mongolia, Canada, and Argentina. Presents information on the Oviraptor, Centrosaurus,…
and Herrerasaurus, among others. Discusses scientific evidence linking birds and carnivorous dinosaurs. Grades 4-7. 1998.Dark emperor: & other poems of the night
Par Joyce Sidman. 2011
Twelve poems invite readers to the cool breezes of the nighttime forest to learn about the moon, mushrooms, trees, raccoons,…
snails, porcupines, crickets, moths, owls, spiders, efts (young newts), and bats. Natural history facts accompany each poem. Grades 3-6. 2011.Farmer George plants a nation
Par Peggy Thomas. 2012
Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts…
to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery. Grades 3-6. 2012.Even my ears are smiling
Par Michael Rosen. 2011
Feathered dinosaurs
Par Christopher Sloan. 2000
Discusses the theory that birds are modern evolutionary descendants of dinosaurs, comparing their skeletons and bone structure. Describes the 1996…
discovery in China of theropod fossils showing feathers. Explains the functions of various feathers and possible evolution of arms to wings. For grades 4-7. 2000.Doodle soup: poems
Par John Ciardi. 1985