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The first time: true stories
Par Charles Montpetit. 1995
A collection of true stories, written by some of Canada's best writers, about "the first time" -- their first sexual…
encounter. The writers include Brian Doyle, W.P. Kinsella, and Julie Lawson. Descriptions of sex. Junior high and older. 1995.The Delta is my home: Ehdiitat shanankat t'agoonch'uu = Uvanga Nunatarmuitmi aimayuaqtunga (Land is our storybook)
Par Tom McLeod, Mindy Willett. 2008
Tom McLeod is an eleven-year-old boy from Aklavik, of mixed Gwich'in and Inuvialuit heritage. Tom tells us why his home…
in the Mackenzie Delta is a special place and why he loves to live on the land. He describes hunting for survival while being careful about how his people use the land. Grades 3-6. 2008.The down-to-earth guide to global warming
Par Laurie David, Cambria Gordon. 2008
Laurie David educates young listeners about the ecological crisis called Global Warming.The dangers posed are very real, and the planet…
may undergo drastic changes within this century. People do, however, have the power to fight back and save the earth, and they can start by listening to this audiobook. Grades 4-7. 2008.The cod's tale
Par Mark Kurlansky. 2002
Discusses the role of the Atlantic cod as a common food in European and North American history, from the Vikings…
through the technological age. Explains how its commercial value in the frozen food industry led to its scarcity in modern times and changes in sea laws. Grades 4-7. 2002.The city kid's field guide
Par Ethan Herberman. 1989
Although one usually associates wildlife with rural areas, this book introduces wild animals and plants that can be found in…
a variety of urban environments, like backyards, vacant lots, and parks. Included are spiders, squirrels, starlings, raccoons, and dandelions. Grades 5-8 and older. c1989. Uniform title: Nova (Television program)The book of you: the science--and fun!--of why you look, feel, and act the way you do (Owl books)
Par Sylvia Funston. 2000
From your fingerprints to the patterns in your eyes, each of us is unique. This collection of fun facts and…
activities will help you to discover more about human nature and yourself. Find out about body language, left brain vs. right brain, personality types, and more. Grades 4-7. 2000.The case of the mummified pigs: and other mysteries in nature
Par Susan E Quinlan. 1995
Fourteen scientific puzzles about the natural world that have been investigated by ecologists. In "The Case of the Mummified Pigs"…
a scientist experiments with dead piglets in cages left out in the woods to find out what happens as time passes. Grades 4-7. 1995.The Anne of Green Gables cookbook
Par Kate Macdonald. 2003
A collection of 25 recipes inspired by passages from the Anne books, by the granddaughter of L. M. Montgomery. Includes…
cooking tips and definitions of important terms, and each recipe comes with a list of utensils needed. Enjoy a non-alcoholic "Diana Barry's Favourite Raspberry Cordial", and "Marilla's Plum Pudding" - without the mouse! Grades 4-7. 2003.Talking tails: the incredible connection between people and their pets
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2012
From our earliest beginnings, we have shared our lives with animals. Jane Drake and Ann Love explore the ties that…
humans and their pets have formed. With fun and fascinating facts, they address Dog People and Cat People. They also introduce us to more unusual pets, like Polly the parrot, who lived through the Klondike Gold Rush to be 126 years old by belting back whiskey, swearing, and biting gold miners. And, of course, there are fish and reptiles, rodents and horses, all of whom can be beloved pets. Grades 4-7. 2012.Succeeding with LD: 20 true stories about real people with LD
Par Jill Lauren. 1997
Profiles of twenty individuals who prevailed over various learning differences (LD), such as dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Each narrative account…
describes a particular LD, the obstacles it presented, and efforts to overcome its limitations. Grades 5-8. c1997.Take action: World Wildlife Fund
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love, Pat Cupples. 1992
Discusses endangered species and endangered spaces such as condors, orchids and rain forests. Includes practical ideas on how to take…
action and various programs that some schools have tried. Grades 4-7. 1992.Sweet!: the delicious story of candy
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2007
How candy makers through the ages have transformed bee barf, mammal secretions, aphid poop, stem sap, root pulp and bean…
fat into the yummy sweets we love - from ancient Egypt's marshmallows to modern fudge, gummy worms, and chocolate-chip cookies. Also describing treats popular around the world, the authors cover processes and ingredients and include visits to a jelly-bean factory, a chocolatier, and a private kitchen before finishing with a mouthwatering trip to a candy store. Grades 3-6. 2007.Starting from scratch: what you should know about food and cooking
Par Sarah Elton. 2014
Beginning with an exploration of taste and the way it works, the author explains how ingredients have been on the…
move for centuries, resulting in the unique and fusion flavours we love today. She breaks down the science of food and cooking into bite-sized, easily digestible pieces of information. Young readers will be able to make sense of recipes, measure and substitute ingredients, and stock a pantry. They'll also discover that food is much more than just a pre-packaged meal. Grades 4-7. 2014.Smiley: a journey of love
Par Joanne George. 2017
Smiley, a most remarkable Golden Retriever, was born without eyes. He was rescued from a puppy mill and has become…
a superb therapy dog, providing therapy to people all over the world through social media and television. This is his story. Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Express Award. Winner of the 2019 Red Cedar Information Book Award. Winner of the 2019 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction. Grades 4-6. 2017. Smiley, the therapy dog -- Smiley and Joanne -- Smiley and Joanne's new family -- St. John Ambulance therapy dogs -- Smiley, the blind therapy dog -- Smiley, the celebrity -- Ways you can help.Scrapes with snakes!: true stories of adventures with animals (National geographic kids. Chapters)
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Brady Barr. 2017
Join National Geographic expert and TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Readers won't believe their eyes…
as they read Barr's hilarious--and completely true!--accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on Earth. Grades 2-4. 2017.Science experiments you can eat: Revised Edition
Par Vicki Cobb. 1994
Describes experiments with food to demonstrate various principles of chemistry and physics, and also to produce an eatable result. Includes…
recipes for rock candy, grape jelly, cupcakes, and pretzels. Revised and updated from the 1972 edition. Grades 5-8. 1994.Sais-tu pourquoi-- papy a les cheveux blancs? (Sais-tu pourquoi)
Par Dominique Galiana. 2007
Pour aider les parents à satisfaire l'insatiable curiosité des enfants sur les petits mystères de la vie et du quotidien,…
chaque titre de cette collection regroupe une vingtaine de réponses à autant de questions scientifiques, regroupées sous six thématiques: Je voyage dans l'espace - J'observe mon corps - Je traverse les saisons - Je fais la cuisine - J'aime les animaux - Je découvre la science. Années 1-3. 2007.Saving manatees
Par Stephen R Swinburne. 2011
Rouge tomate
Par Marie Wabbes. 2004
La "pomme d'or" dans tous ses états, de sa culture à notre assiette. Accompagnés de rougeoyants croquis à l'aquarelle, on…
y présente dans un langage très simple, ses différentes variétés, les plats traditionnels dans lesquels elle s'intègre, ainsi que les condiments, conserves, produits de consommations, etc. Du gai-savoir appétissant! Années 1-3. 2004.Ride the wind: airborne journeys of animals and plants
Par Seymour Simon. 1997
Discusses the migrations--seasonal journeys--of various birds, butterflies, locusts, spiders, and bats. Presents reasons for the move, the influence of the…
seasons, and how flight is accomplished. Includes brief mention of seeds that are also air travelers. Grades 3-6. 1997.