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A day in Canada
Par Per-Henrik Gürth. 2015
This picture book takes readers on a sunrise-to-sunset tour across Canada, showcasing all kinds of fun adventures to be had…
from coast to coast. Each colourful spread shows a different time of day and location with a corresponding activity. For example, "7:15 a.m. Help unload fresh vegetables at the Halifax Farmers' Market." Ideas range from waking up with the sunrise in St. John's to falling asleep under the Northern Lights in Nunavut, and cover all manner of places in between, from large cities to national parks, in every province and territory. Grades K-3. 2015.Helen's big world: the life of Helen Keller
Par Doreen Rappaport, Matt Tavares. 2012
Blind, deaf and unable to speak from toddlerhood, young Helen Keller lived in a dark, silent world. Despite her handicaps,…
Helen wanted to experience every part of life; with her passion for discovery and the help of an outstanding teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen found that knowledge would soon lead to freedom. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.Splish, Splash, Foxes Dash!: Canadian Wildlife in Colour (Canadian Concepts)
Par Geraldo Valério. 2018
Here they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of…
bestsellers Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! and Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descriptive phrase full of wordplay, alliteration, and rhyme. From the familiar black bears breakfasting in a bed of berries, to the more exotic purple sea stars stretching and pink prawns pirouetting, young readers will love discovering wildlife from a mix of environments including land, sea, and sky. An informational spread at the end includes spot art and facts about the featured wildlife.Guess how much i love canada
Par Katrine Crow. 2020
Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoySo Imagine Me: Nature Riddles in Poetry
Par Lynn Davies, Chrissie Park-MacNeil. 2020
From award-winning poet Lynn Davies comes her first collection for children. And there's a twist: each of the poems in…
So Imagine Me has a secret. The lyrical and playful text describes something from nature—flora or fauna or another phenomenon—that's also hiding in the illustrations. Readers will puzzle over the words and pore over the detailed illustrations looking for clues. Some of the riddles might be easy, and some are definitely tricky. All of them will delight, entertain, and challenge, leaving readers of all ages with new facts to share and an urge to get out into nature to discover more mysteries.The great St. Lawrence Seaway
Par Gail Gibbons. 1992
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes that lie on the border between Canada and…
the United States. A joint project of those two nations, the Seaway is a computer-operated system nearly 2,500 miles long. The author traces the history of this inland waterway from the 1500s, when Europeans searched for a direct route to the Orient, to the days of the modern system. For grades 2-4Solids, liquids, gases, and plasma
Par David A Adler, David A. Adler, Anna Raff. 2019
Packing for Mars for kids
Par Mary Roach. 2022
"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a…
spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring realm of space travel and life without gravity. From flying on NASA's Weightless Wonder to eating space food, Packing for Mars for Kids is chock-full of first-hand experiences and thorough research. Roach has crafted an authoritative and accessible book that is perfectly pitched to inquiring middle grade readers." -- Provided by publisherSeuls
Par Paul Tom. 2023
Chaque année, plus de 400 jeunes d'âge mineur arrivent seuls au Canada pour demander le statut de réfugié. Sans parents.…
Sans adulte pour les accompagner. Seuls raconte le parcours de trois d'entre eux : Afshin, Alain et Patricia. Leur témoignage ouvre une fenêtre sur les nombreux déchirements, les difficiles sacrifices et les innombrables épreuves qui jalonnent ce chemin rempli d'obstacles. Mais surtout, Seuls parle du courage et de la résilience dont ont fait preuve ces jeunes avant de pouvoir, enfin, accéder à une vie où la menace et le danger ne font plus partie du quotidien. Seuls est une adaptation du documentaire du même nom, réalisé par Paul Tom et produit par Picbois Productions , en salles à l'automne 2021 et ensuite diffusé à Télé-Québec. Trois histoires vraies s'entrecroisent au fil des pages, soutenues par les puissantes illustrations de Mélanie Baillairgé. Un documentaire touchant qui sensibilise à une réalité peu connue et qui donne une voix à trois personnes réfugiées.What's so bad about gasoline?: fossil fuels and what they do (Let's-read-and-find-out Science 2 Ser.)
Par Anne F Rockwell. 2009
Discusses the history of petroleum use as fuel and the environmental problems caused by gasoline engines in cars and trucks.…
Explains ways to reduce pollution and suggests alternative sources of energy. For grades 2-4. 2009Apollo 11: first men on the moon (Pocket space guide)
Par Robert Godwin. 2005
Provides a concise history of humankind's exploration of the Moon--from Greek astronomy to manned space flight. Profiles the three astronauts…
who traveled aboard Apollo 11 and chronicles their 1969 mission. Describes the scientific experiments conducted by the crew and their equipment. For grades 6-9. 2005Canada (Countries of the World)
Par Brian Williams. 2007
An overview of America's neighbor to the north. Describes Canada's geography, plants and animals, history, government, economy, industry, holidays, and…
culture, including that of the native Inuit people. For grades 3-6. 2007Kids to space: a space traveler's guide
Par Lonnie Jones Schorer. 2006
Students aged three to eighteen ask questions about planning a trip to the moon or a future orbiting hotel. More…
than eighty experts provide the answers on traveling and living in outer space. Covers astronauts, space exploration, and going into space with disabilities. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2006Are we alone?: scientists search for life in space
Par Gloria Skurzynski. 2004
Discusses the possibilities of identifying and communicating with another life-form in our vast universe. Describes the interconnectedness of research in…
many scientific disciplines to investigate hospitable planets. Includes profiles of scientists dedicated to seeking extraterrestrial intelligence. For grades 5-8. 2004What is the world made of?: all about solids, liquids, and gases (Let's-read-and-find-out Science 2 Ser. #1)
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 1998
Extreme: Outer Space
Par Paul Beck. 2012
Five Equations That Changed the World: The Power and Poetry of Mathematics
Par Michael Guillen. 1999
A Publishers Weekly best book of 1995! Dr. Michael Guillen, known to millions as the science editor of ABC's Good…
Morning America, tells the fascinating stories behind five mathematical equations. As a regular contributor to daytime's most popular morning news show and an instructor at Harvard University, Dr. Michael Guillen has earned the respect of millions as a clear and entertaining guide to the exhilarating world of science and mathematics. Now Dr. Guillen unravels the equations that have led to the inventions and events that characterize the modern world, one of which -- Albert Einstein's famous energy equation, E=mc2 -- enabled the creation of the nuclear bomb. Also revealed are the mathematical foundations for the moon landing, airplane travel, the electric generator -- and even life itself. Praised by Publishers Weekly as "a wholly accessible, beautifully written exploration of the potent mathematical imagination," and named a Best Nonfiction Book of 1995, the stories behind The Five Equations That Changed the World, as told by Dr. Guillen, are not only chronicles of science, but also gripping dramas of jealousy, fame, war, and discovery.Five Equations That Changed the World: The Power and Poetry of Mathematics
Par Michael Guillen. 1999
A Publishers Weekly best book of 1995! Dr. Michael Guillen, known to millions as the science editor of ABC's Good…
Morning America, tells the fascinating stories behind five mathematical equations. As a regular contributor to daytime's most popular morning news show and an instructor at Harvard University, Dr. Michael Guillen has earned the respect of millions as a clear and entertaining guide to the exhilarating world of science and mathematics. Now Dr. Guillen unravels the equations that have led to the inventions and events that characterize the modern world, one of which -- Albert Einstein's famous energy equation, E=mc2 -- enabled the creation of the nuclear bomb. Also revealed are the mathematical foundations for the moon landing, airplane travel, the electric generator -- and even life itself. Praised by Publishers Weekly as "a wholly accessible, beautifully written exploration of the potent mathematical imagination," and named a Best Nonfiction Book of 1995, the stories behind The Five Equations That Changed the World, as told by Dr. Guillen, are not only chronicles of science, but also gripping dramas of jealousy, fame, war, and discovery.What Makes Day and Night
Par Franklyn M. Branley. 1986
Silent Observer (Awareness And Caring Ser.awareness & Caring - Sign Language)
Par Christy MacKinnon. 1993
Rendered in lovely, full-color illustrations, Silent Observer traces the early life of author Christy MacKinnon in Nova Scotia at the…
turn of the century. Born in 1889, the author lost her hearing from “the Winter fever” at the age of two. Her story tells of a simple, charming life on her family’s farm by the bay and in the schoolhouse where her father taught her in their hometown of Boisdale. Silent Observer is an affectionate, poignant memoir of childhood as seen through the eyes of a vivacious young girl. Teachers, parents, and children will share in their enjoyment of this beautiful, sensitive story of a harder but wonderful time that has passed.