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Jean Lumb, a recipient of the Order of Canada, shares the story of her immigration to Canada, her contribution to…
the changing of Canada's immigration laws, and her efforts in saving Chinatown communities across Canada. Grades 5-8. 1997.Robert Borden (The Canadians)
Par Kathleen Saunders. 1978
Resist: 35 profiles of ordinary people who rose up against tyranny and injustice
Par Veronica Chambers. 2018
Before they were activists, they were just like you and me. From Frederick Douglass to Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc…
to John Lewis, these remarkable figures show us what it means to take a stand and say no to injustice, proving that any one person has the power to change the world. For Junior high readers. 2018.La vraie vie: ce que tout jeune devrait savoir sur le monde du travail et qu'on ne lui dit pas!
Par Jacques Keable. 2001
À l'intention des jeunes qui abordent le monde du travail. Fruit de la collaboration entre la CSQ, la FTQ et…
le Fonds de la solidarité de la FTQ, ce livre propose des matériaux destinés à les soutenir concrèment dans leur quête de plus de liberté, de justice sociale et d'égalité entre les hommes. Il offre des réflexions sur comment prendre sa place dans la dignité et le respect dans le monde du travail. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 2001.Nelson Mandela: "non à l'apartheid"
Par Véronique Tadjo. 2010
Ce titre transporte le lecteur en 1941, dans une Afrique du Sud ravagée par l'Apartheid. Au fil des pages, le…
lecteur marche dans les traces de Nelson Mandela, qui prend la parole pour raconter l'injustice vécue par son peuple, sa lutte pour offrir à ce dernier des droits égaux à ceux des Blancs, sa condamnation à la réclusion à perpétuité, les conditions d'emprisonnement inhumaines dans lesquelles il fut maintenu pendant 27 ans, la manière dont les gens se sont mobilisés à un niveau international afin de le libérer, puis sa libération et la tenue de premières élections démocratiques. Quelques descriptions de violence. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2010.Meet a dentist: Dennis Hewitt (Career path choices.)
Par Kim Ziervogel. 2007
Follow the road to becoming a dentist with Dennis Hewitt. He charts out his inspiration, challenges, college years and his…
first practical experience years, while helping people overcome their fear. For junior and senior high readers. 2007.Le guide des professions 2012-2013: formation : secondaire, collégiale, universitaire
Par Jacques Langlois. 2011
Ce guide présente plus de 100 professions analysées selon 35 critères tels que le salaire, les perspectives d'embauche, le stress,…
le niveau de responsabilité, etc.L'ouvrage propose aussi les 13 meilleures professions du marché québécois, les 10 meilleurs employeurs au Québec, les 10 professions auxquelles les femmes et les hommes devraient s'intéresser, et les 10 sites Internet les plus utiles quand on cherche un employ. Pour les lecteurs du collegial et plus. 2011.Malcolm X: by any means necessary : a biography
Par Walter Dean Myers. 1993
Biography of the controversial man who challenged the civil rights movement and "scared America" with his anger. Discouraged in school,…
Malcolm X became a sharp-dressing street hustler who ultimately found satisfaction in the sober life-style and black nationalist philosophy of the Nation of Islam, where he became a leader and chief critic of the nonviolent tactics of Martin Luther King. Grades 5-8 and older. 1993.Louis St. Laurent (Canadians)
Par J. W Pickersgill. 1981
Georges Clemenceau (Figures de l'histoire #10)
Par Christine Hemar. 2002
Adversaire du second Empire, de l'Allemagne de Bismarck, de l'Église, du colonialisme, du socialisme ou encore de l'État prétendument démocratique…
et juste qui condamne Alfred Dreyfus sans preuve, Georges Clemenceau, républicain d'origine vendéenne, passe les trente-cinq premières années de sa longue carrière politique dans l'opposition. Le médecin révolutionnaire de Montmartre acquiert dans ces combats les surnoms de " Tombeur de ministères " et de " Tigre ". En 1917, à l'heure la plus tragique de son histoire, la France appelle cet infatigable lutteur. À soixante-seize ans, Georges Clemenceau entre dans la légende nationale au titre de " Père la Victoire ".Green career$: you can make money and save the planet
Par Jennifer Power Scott. 2010
The eco-job market is booming, all over the world. Power Scott gives you examples to get you thinking about the…
possibilities, and introduces you to impassioned young people who love being part of the environmental job market. For junior high and older readers. 2010.Joseph Howe (The canadians Ser.)
Par H. R Percy. 1976
This biography of the 19th century Nova Scotia politician and reformer covers his childhood, his years as a newspaper publisher,…
and his rise in the world of politics. Also chronicled are his fights to reform the corrupt politics of Nova Scotia and to build a railway in Nova Scotia, his work as Premier, and his part in the Confederation debates. Grades 5-8. c1976.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.How to get a job if you're a teenager
Par Cindy Pervola, Debby Hobgood. 1998
Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preparing for the interview (including…
choosing what to wear), and the interview itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.But what if I don't want to go to college: a guide to success through alternative education
Par Harlow G Unger. 1998
Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for various trades and skills that do not require a four-year degree. Discusses…
advantages and disadvantages, requirements, and future prospects for ten types of alternative education. Includes resum and interview advice as well as resource lists. Senior high and older readers.c1998.Beaverbrook (Canadians)
Par William A Hayes. 1979
Beaverbrook, a business man, made his fortune before leaving Canada. In Britain, he gained control of a number of newspapers…
and served in Churchill's war cabinet. Grades 5-8. 1979. (The Canadians)Who is--? Nelson Mandela: the prisoner who gave the world hope
Par Adrian Hadland. 2003
On-the-job English: High Beginning - Intermediate (ESL for job success)
Par Christy M Newman. 2000
A guide for ESL students to develop the language skills and effective communication strategies they need to succeed in the…
workplace. It focuses on giving and understanding instructions, reading and understanding safety rules, participating in work discussions, and discussing problems on the job. Theme-based lessons integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and help the student understand North American workplace culture. 2000.What to consider if you're considering university: new rules for education and employment
Par Kenneth Coates, William R Morrison. 2014
Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that's no longer the case. For some students,…
it's still a good choice that leads to a successful career, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces of paper. Choose the wrong program and graduation is more likely to lead to disillusionment and debt than a steady paycheque. Yet parents, guidance counsellors, and politicians still push higher education as if it's the only option for building a secure future. The authors set out to explore the many and varied educational opportunities and career paths open to Canadian high school students and those in their twenties. Young adults will gain much insight regarding the path that is best for them: whether to pursue a degree, enrol for skills training, or investigate one of the many other options that are available. For senior high and older readers. 2014.The life and death of Adolf Hitler
Par James Giblin. 2002
Biography of the German political leader whose racial prejudice and personal ambition shaped World War II. Traces Hitler's life and…
career from his birth in Austria in 1889 to his death in Berlin in 1945. Briefly discusses this tyrant's legacy. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 5-8 and older readers. Siebert Award. 2002.