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Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Willie O'Ree (Scholastic Canada Biography)
Par Elizabeth MacLeod. 2020
Meet Willie O'Ree—Hockey Hall of Famer and a trailblazer for diversity on and off the ice! On January 18, 1958,…
Willie O'Ree made history as the first black player in the NHL when he suited up with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. O'Ree went on to play a total of 45 games with the Bruins, a remarkable achievement considering what he overcame to get there.In addition to dealing with racism, bigotry and name-calling, Willie lived with a secret disability: he was blind in one eye -- a fact he had to keep to himself, or he'd never play in the NHL. Thanks to his relentless positivity and love of the game, Willie's time with the Bruins was only one of his many achievements in hockey.The Scholastic Canada Biography series aims to introduce young readers to remarkable Canadians whose lives and contributions have shaped our country and led the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Meet Willie O'Ree is no exception. This wonderful book is a celebration of his life from childhood to playing career, to his later work as an ambassador for NHL diversity, and to his eventual induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Willie O'Ree couples simple yet compelling writing with full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas that help bring this fascinating story to life!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.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.Breaking the Ice: The True Story of the First Woman to Play in the National Hockey League
Par C. F. Payne, Angie Bullaro. 2020
The inspiring true story of Manon Rhéaume, the first and only woman to play a game in the National Hockey…
League, featuring an afterward from Manon herself.“One day, a woman will play in the National Hockey League. If no one prevents her,” said a twelve-year-old Manon Rhéaume. Manon always dreamed of playing hockey. So, when the team her father coached needed a goalie, five-year-old Manon begged for the chance to play. She didn’t care that she’d be the only girl in the entire league or that hockey was considered a “boys’ sport” in her hometown of Lac-Beauport, Quebec, Canada. All she cared about was the game. After her father gave her that first chance to play, she embarked on a spectacular, groundbreaking career in hockey. At every level of competition, Manon was faced with naysayers, but she continued to play, earning her place on prestigious teams and ultimately becoming the first woman to play a game in the NHL. Including an afterword written by Manon herself, Breaking the Ice is the true story of one girl’s courage, determination, and love for the sport.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 enjoyBriser la glace
Par Angie Bullaro. 2021
See below for English description.Manon n’a qu’une envie : tenir un bâton de hockey. Mais dans sa ville natale de…
Lac-Beauport, au Québec, de même que partout au Canada, le hockey est un sport de garçons. Un jour, Manon se lance et demande à son père si elle peut jouer dans un match au poste de gardien. Va-t-il dire oui? Le rêve de Manon va-t-il se réaliser? On ne sait jamais ce qui peut arriver lorsqu’on ose briser la glace!Cette histoire vraie et inspirante est basée sur la vie de Manon Rhéaume. Elle met en lumière le parcours incroyable de cette jeune fille qui est devenue la première femme à jouer dans une ligue de hockey professionnelle en Amérique du Nord. Cette histoire touchante, accompagnée d’illustrations pleines de vie, enchantera aussi bien les amateurs de hockey que ceux qui ne le sont pas.Manon’s fingers itched to hold a hockey stick. In her hometown of Lac-Beauport, Quebec, Canada, much like everywhere else in the country, hockey was a boy’s sport. But one day, Manon takes the plunge and asks her father if she can play goalie in a game. Will he say yes? Will this be the start of a remarkable journey for this young dreamer? There’s no telling what can happen when you dare to break the ice!This inspiring true story based on the life and career of Manon Rhéaume highlights the journey of a young girl’s path to becoming the first woman to play in a North American pro-sports leagues. The charming illustrations and moving storyline will delight hockey lovers and Canadians alike.You’ll find a letter from Manon at the end of the book.Original title: Breaking the IceSo 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 2-4Seuls
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.Canada (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. 2007Silent 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.I Can Hear Spring
Par Sally Selleck. 2019
How do you know that spring is finally coming? The geese, of course! All you have to do is look…
for the V-shape in the sky and listen for all that honking as they migrate back from Canada!The Golden Goal
Par Matthew Cade. 2020
And faster than you could blink—not a second, but a fraction— Crosby shot the puck before Miller reacted. It slipped…
through his pads and like that it was done, The country erupted—Canada had won!The Vancouver Olympics, 2010. Canada’s best hockey players battle Team USA for the Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey. The stakes are high, and the game starts off fast with both teams fighting for the puck. At the end of the second period, Canada is ahead 2-1 and the gold medal is within reach. Then, with minutes left in the third period, the US scores to tie the game. With millions of Canadians on the edge of their seats, the game goes into overtime and thirteen minutes in, Sidney Crosby shoots and scores. Sid the Kid and one of the greatest hockey teams ever assembled clinches the gold medal on home ice for Canada, the birthplace of hockey. The Golden Goal captures the energy and excitement of the game and celebrates the tenth anniversary of this iconic moment in Canadian history. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with kids of all ages.Hockey Fun (Sports Fun)
Par Tyler Omoth. 2021
Hockey is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the…
rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key hockey skill to have even more fun on the ice.Canada Animals
Par Paul Covello. 2018
The latest title in Paul Covello’s winning Canada board-book series features wondrously detailed illustrations for the very young, highlighting some…
of Canada’s most beloved and iconic creatures. From the author and illustrator of the national bestsellers Canada ABC and Canada 123.Hockey Colours (My First NHL Book)
Par Christopher Jordan. 2011
What better way to introduce your child to the entertaining, action-packed world of hockey than through a new series of…
books aimed at the youngest of hockey fans? Published through the combined efforts of the NHL, the NHLPA and Fenn/Tundra, My First NHL Books introduce preschool readers to the essential early concepts of learning through the fun and entertaining themes of hockey. Count players, sticks and Stanley cups, explore the colours of the rainbow through team logos and sweaters; look for familiar shapes amongst pucks, scorebaords and nets, and work your way through an alphabet that includes everything from A is for Arena to Z is for Zamboni, and everything hockey in between.Hockey Shapes (My First NHL Book)
Par Christopher Jordan. 2011
What better way to introduce your child to the entertaining, action-packed world of hockey than through a new series of…
books aimed at the youngest of hockey fans? Published through the combined efforts of the NHL, the NHLPA and Fenn/Tundra, My First NHL Books introduce preschool readers to the essential early concepts of learning through the fun and entertaining themes of hockey. Count players, sticks and Stanley cups, explore the colours of the rainbow through team logos and sweaters; look for familiar shapes amongst pucks, scoreboards and nets, and work your way through an alphabet that includes everything from A is for Arena to Z is for Zamboni, and everything hockey in between.Hockey ABC (My First NHL Book)
Par Christopher Jordan. 2011
What better way to introduce your child to the entertaining, action-packed world of hockey than through a new series of…
books aimed at the youngest of hockey fans? Published through the combined efforts of the NHL, the NHLPA and Fenn/Tundra, My First NHL Books introduce preschool readers to the essential early concepts of learning through the fun and entertaining themes of hockey. Count players, sticks and Stanley cups, explore the colours of the rainbow through team logos and sweaters; look for familiar shapes amongst pucks, scorebaords and nets, and work your way through an alphabet that includes everything from A is for Arena to Z is for Zamboni, and everything hockey in between.Hockey 123 (My First NHL Book)
Par Christopher Jordan. 2011
What better way to introduce your child to the entertaining, action-packed world of hockey than through a new series of…
books aimed at the youngest of hockey fans? Published through the combined efforts of the NHL, the NHLPA and Fenn/Tundra, My First NHL Books introduce preschool readers to the essential early concepts of learning through the fun and entertaining themes of hockey. Count players, sticks and Stanley cups, explore the colours of the rainbow through team logos and sweaters; look for familiar shapes amongst pucks, scoreboards and nets, and work your way through an alphabet that includes everything from A is for Arena to Z is for Zamboni, and everything hockey in between.Hockey Animals (My First NHL Book)
Par Christopher Jordan. 2011
Learn about your favourite animals through the exciting world of NHL hockey! What better way to introduce your child to the…
entertaining, action-packed world of hockey than through a new series of books aimed at the youngest of hockey fans? Published through the combined efforts of the NHL, the NHLPA and Fenn/Tundra, My First NHL Books introduce preschool readers to the essential early concepts of learning through the fun and entertaining themes of hockey. Count players, sticks and Stanley cups, explore the colours of the rainbow through team logos and sweaters; look for familiar shapes amongst pucks, scorebaords and nets, and work your way through an alphabet that includes everything from A is for Arena to Z is for Zamboni, and everything hockey in between.