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Stories of my life
Par Katherine Paterson. 2014
From her childhood in China to the moment she won her first National Book Award, literary icon Katherine Paterson shares…
the personal stories that inspired her children's books. For Junior and Senior High readers. 2014.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.Ray Bradbury: master of science fiction and fantasy (Authors teens love)
Par Wendy Mass. 2004
As a boy, Ray Bradbury had a wild and vivid imagination, which came in handy later when he became a…
science fiction and fantasy writer. Bradbury has written more than 500 literary works (beginning in 1938) including "The Martian chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451", which incorporate his love of outer space, magic, and mystery. Includes a time line, a list of selected works, a glossary, and a short interview with the writer. Grades 5-8. 2004.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.How to write a journal (Language arts explorer junior)
Par Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
Writing is an important skill that you use every day: at school, with friends, at home - almost anywhere! This…
guide has tips and tricks that will help you become a writing expert and help you keep a journal, including writing about places, your opinions, events, and your wishes and dreams. Grades 2-4. c2011.How to write a book report (Language arts explorer junior)
Par Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
This guide includes tips and tricks for writing a book report. Covers the parts of a book reports, editing, writing…
about a non-fiction book, and how to include your own opinions. Grades 2-4. 2011.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.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.The young writer's handbook
Par Susan J Tchudi, Stephen Tchudi. 1984
Discusses journal, letter and creative writing as well as school reports and other factual pieces. Offers ideas for finding subjects,…
editing and getting published. For junior and senior high readers. 1984.A Girl's Guide to the Wild: Be an Adventure-Seeking Outdoor Explorer! (A Girl's Guide to the Wild)
Par Ruby McConnell. 2019
Girls belong outdoors! This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and…
hiking basics, body stuff in the wilderness, advanced skills like maps, weather, and first aid, as well as recipes, projects, activities, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.Your definitive guide to getting outside--for girls ages 9-12! In addition to basic outdoor skills, this entertaining guidebook includes easy camping recipes, outdoor projects including science experiments and crafts, fun activity suggestions, and inspiring stories of diverse historical and contemporary outdoorswomen (such as Arunima Sinha, the first amputee woman to summit Mount Everest; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; and Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod). The goal is to improve the quality of girls' outdoor time by increasing participation and independence, making them feel comfortable and safe, and giving them essential skills and knowledge. Charming and approachable, this book will encourage both reluctant campers and budding naturalists to go wild and embrace the outdoors.Get writing! (Dream it, do it!)
Par Charlotte Guillain. 2014
This book teaches readers how to stop dreaming about becoming an writer — and take steps to make their dreams…
come true! Helpful tips for finding inspiration, keeping an ideas journal and always thinking creatively will help your reader publish their own book in no time! An activity at the end of the book encourages readers to make a finished book to share with friends. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2014.Adventure stories (Writing Stories.)
Par Anita Ganeri. 2013
This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories. Key features of the genre are explained and…
readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! An adventure story running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own stories. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2013.I'm writing a story
Par Doretta Groenendyk. 2009
I could read my story to you. It's about climbing trees and sharing secrets with the moon. Ever wish you…
could write a story, but you can't think of what to say? Grades K-3. 2009.Out of wonder: poems celebrating poets
Par Kwame Alexander, Marjory Wentworth, Chris Colderley, Ekua Holmes. 2017
A collection of twenty poems by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderly, and Marjory Wentworth, written in tribute to well-known poets from…
around the world. Pays homage to Langston Hughes, Sandra Cisneros, Maya Angelou, Rumi, and more. For grades 4-7. 2017Writing powerful persuasive pieces (Write This Way Ser.)
Par Nancy Loewen. 2016
Guide to writing powerful persuasive articles to influence the way people think. For example, use rhetoric to persuade your parents…
to let you have a pet. Learn how to gather strong evidence, organize content, and use techniques to capture your audience's attention. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016Frank and Fiona build a fictional story (Writing Builders Ser.)
Par Jan Lieffering, Rachel Lynette. 2014
Writing guide introduces Frank and Fiona as they learn how to write a fictional story to enter in a school…
writing contest. Concepts include story maps, transitions, and dialogue. Activities at the end help readers create their own stories. For grades 3-6. 2014Rick and Rachel build a research report (Writing Builders Ser.)
Par Chi Chung, Sue Lowell Gallion. 2014
Writing guide introduces cousins Rick and Rachel, as Rick, with Rachel's help, learns how to write his first research report.…
The pair dash over to the library to find information on Rick's topic: the endangered African black rhino. Outlines steps and provides resources for creating a research report. For grades 3-6. 2014