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Remembering John McCrae: soldier, doctor, poet
Par 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.During WWI, the battle for the tiny Belgium town of Passchendaele was one of the most significant tests of Canadian…
courage and expertise. General Haig ordered a headlong attack into the heavily fortified German entrenchments, to capture the town and drive toward the coast to destroy German submarine bases. General Currie's Canadian Corps, known as unstoppable 'storm troopers', was called to the front. For junior high and older readers. 2008.From Vimy to victory: Canada's fight to the finish in World War I
Par Hugh Brewster. 2014
All was not quiet on the Western Front during the last years of WWI. Soldiers faced mud, trench foot, bombardments,…
barbed wire, snipers, and poison gas. Despite dreadful odds, the Canadian Corps moved forward, reaching deep inside enemy-occupied Belgium. The war cost Canada 60,661 of its finest citizens and thousands more who were wounded in body and mind. After their hard-won victory at Vimy Ridge, Canadians earned the admiration of the world — and a reputation as soldiers who could get the job done. From that moment in 1917, Canadian soldiers proved themselves again and again on the bloody battlefields of Europe. Grades 3-6. 2014.At Vimy Ridge: Canada's greatest World War I victory
Par Hugh Brewster. 2006
April 9, 2007 marks the 90th anniversary of the pivotal World War I battle - one that many historians view…
as the battle that defined Canada as a nation. Canadian soldiers achieved what more experienced soldiers From Britain and France could not - taking the strategic position of Vimy Ridge from the Germans. Includes a bibliography of books and websites, an index, and a glossary. Grades 4-7. Some descriptions of violence. 2006.Aliments pour les yeux pour enfants: un guide savoureux pour la nutrition et la santé des yeux
Par Laurie Capogna, Barbara Pelletier. 2013
Grâce au format unique du programme Aliments pour les yeux, alliant nutrition et santé, les jeunes lecteurs apprennent facilement comment…
les aliments qu'ils mangent contribuent à la santé de leurs yeux. Riche en illustrations détaillées, en images en gros plan et en informations claires, "Aliments pour les yeux pour enfants" dévoile la puissance et les mystères du système oculaire. Écrit par deux optométristes chevronnées, il est un guide fascinant, explorant les nombreuses facettes de notre vision, cette merveilleuse clé d'accès au monde qui nous entoure. Années 5-8 et plus. 2013. Titre uniforme: Eyefoods for kids.A soldier's sketchbook: the illustrated First World War diary of R.H. Rabjohn
Par John Wilson. 2017
Russell Rabjohn was just eighteen years old when he joined up to fight in the First World War. In his…
three years of soldiering, he experienced the highs and lows of army life, from a carefree leave in Paris to the anguish of seeing friends die around him. Private Rabjohn was also a trained artist, and drew everything he saw, including a captured pilot of a downed German biplane; the horrific Flanders mud; a German observation balloon exploding in midair; and the jubilant mood in the streets of Belgium when the Armistice is finally signed. With no surviving veterans of the First World War, Rabjohn's drawings are an unmatched visual record of a lost time. Grades 4-7. 2017.A bear in war
Par Stephanie Innes, Harry Endrulat. 2008
In 1916, at the height of the First World War, a Canadian teddy bear travelled all the way to France…
in a care package for Lawrence Rogers - a gift from his daughter Aileen. When Teddy returned from the front lines, he did so alone: Lieutenant Rogers, along with many other Canadian soldiers, died at the battle of Passchendaele. Here is Teddy's story - from his life in East Farnham, Quebec, to France, home, and eventually to the Canadian War Museum. Grades 2-4. 2008.Where poppies grow: a World War I companion
Par Linda Granfield. 2001
When World War I began in August 1914, no one knew that millions of people would die over the next…
4 agonizing years. No one imagined the effect it would have on family life, or that whole villages would disappear, or that entire nations would be changed forever. This history of the war is told through letters, prayers, and other pieces of history. Grades 3-6. 2001.Eating: improve your body image (H wise guides)
Par Anita Naik. 1999
Do you worry about your weight? Do you wish you looked like a supermodel? Are you always on a diet?…
Does eating make you feel guilty? From crash diets and calorie-counting to anorexia and bulimia - find out the facts about food and you, and learn to love your body with this guide to eating. Junior and Senior High. 1999.The poison eaters: fighting danger and fraud in our food and drugs
Par Gail Jarrow. 2019
Examines the history of how food was made safer after first examining the gross and dangerous methods employed by factories…
in how they processed and packaged what the public consumed. Discusses the additives used such as borax in sausage and formaldehyde in milk. For grades 5-8. 2019Eat your greens, reds, yellows, and purples: Children's Cookbook
Par Dk, Dk. 2016
Guide for kids to make tasty, healthy vegetarian dishes, including a red pepper hummus, fruity raisin granola, sunshine rice, and…
more. Separates the recipes by the color of the fruits and vegetables, and discusses how to prepare the ingredients. For grades 3-6. 2016Plants vs. meats: the health, history, and ethics of what we eat
Par Meredith Sayles Hughes. 2016
Overview of various diets throughout history, from paleo to vegan. Highlights the ethical reasoning behind choosing to follow certain diets,…
their benefits and disadvantages, and whether they are sustainable for humans, animals, and the planet. For grades 6-9. 2016It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop)
Par Jennifer Gardy, Belle Wuthrich. 2021
A 2022 Forest of Reading: Yellow Cedar Award Nominee!An illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for young readers,…
from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy.Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right?But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That’s where your digestive system—also known as your gut—works its magic. It Takes Guts is an excellent, science-based resource for classroom learning and home-schooling for kids age 9 to 13, with information about: The surprising role that food and digestion play in your mood and immune system.The amazing tools your body uses to break down food including acids, which do their thing without burning a hole in your stomach!The incredible truth that not all bacteria is bad! Billions of “helpful bacteria” belong in your gut.And so much more.Dr. Jennifer Gardy also takes stomach-turning detours to investigate the science behind burps, barfs, and farts, proving that learning about the wonderful world of your gut—takes guts!Truce: the day the soldiers stopped fighting
Par Jim Murphy. 2009
Examines the events that brought European countries into battle in the First World War. Describes one particular day, Christmas Eve…
1914, when all along the Western Front German soldiers exchanged hymns with their British and French enemies and a fragile peace temporarily prevailed. For grades 4-7. 2009Growing nutritious food (Science explorer. Follow the clues)
Par Tamra B. Orr, Tamra Orr. 2016
This book includes real-world situations and the scientific method that will enable readers to apply critical thinking with a deeper…
understanding about food, health, and the transfer of energy. For grades 4-7Discusses the role of junk food and unhealthy eating habits in teens' battle with weight and covers the rise in…
eating disorders. Recommends good nutrition--the USDA Food Pyramid--and physical exercise. Contains facts about a sound vegetarian diet and encourages teens to experiment with recipes. For grades 6-9. 2009Salad people and more real recipes: a new cookbook for preschoolers and up
Par Mollie Katzen. 2005
A beginner's cookbook of twenty easy-to-assemble dishes for young chefs, with set-up instructions for the adult helper. Covers safety tips…
and cooking hints for food projects like Tiny Tacos, Crunchy Fruity Granola, Polka Dot Rice, and Egg Salad. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 2005Cooking up fun for kids with diabetes
Par Tami A. Ross, Patti Bazel Geil, Patricia Bazel Geil, Patricia Geil, Tami Ross. 2003
Discusses healthy eating and nutrition for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes kitchen safety tips and advice…
for grownup helpers. Provides recipes for main dishes, snacks, and desserts. Published by the American Diabetes Association. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003Janice VanCleave's food and nutrition for every kid: easy activities that make learning science fun (Janice VanCleave science for every kid series #117)
Par Janice VanCleave, Janice Pratt VanCleave. 1999
Science teacher introduces basic facts, concepts, and problem-solving strategies about food and nutrition by using ordinary household materials in classroom…
experiments. Includes information on the food guide pyramid. For grades 4-7. 1999Pretend soup and other real recipes: a cookbook for preschoolers & up
Par Mollie Katzen, Ann Henderson. 1994
Nineteen fun-to-make recipes for healthy dishes like bagel faces, green spaghetti, pretend soup (requires no cooking), muffins with a surprise…
inside, and pizza. Designed to help young children learn independence in cooking, under the guidance of an adult "partner." Includes safety tips. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1994