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The big book of Canada: Exploring The Provinces And Territories
Par Christopher Moore, Janet Lunn, Bill Slavin. 2002
A coast-to-coast tour of Canada, examining the history and geography of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, filled with little-known…
facts and fascinating stories. Includes highlights of great historical moments, information about government and industries, and portraits of memorable men and women. There are also recipes for delicacies like Caribou Chilli, lists of the people who have gone over Niagara Falls, and things that people have seen in Lake Okanagan. For grades 4-7. c2002.Saskatchewan (Discover Canada)
Par Dave Margoshes. 1992
This introduction to Saskatchewan and its people covers its residents, beginning with its original native residents and later European settlement,…
the government, economy, tourism, and the arts. Also included is a section of "Facts at a glance" which highlists information from the text, such as population statistics, important dates, and important people. Junior high and older. c1992.Biography of the black musician who was blinded by glaucoma as a child. Charles left school at an early age…
to pursue his musical career. He travelled from his home in Florida to form different bands and became a popular performer of international renown. Covers periods of Charles's life from childhood to age sixty-three. For Grades 4-7. 1996.Ray Charles: voice of soul (Great achievers : lives of the physically challenged)
Par David Ritz. 1994
Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the…
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For Junior and Senior High readers. c1994.Raggin', jazzin', rockin': a history of American musical instrument makers
Par Susan VanHecke. 2012
Dédé
Par Raymond Paquin. 2004
Biographie d'André "Dédé" Fortin, ex leader de la formation "Les Colocs" par celui qui fut à 2000, l'agent du célèbre…
groupe. Quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle, quelques descriptions de violence et quelques passages où le langage est grossier. Pour les lecteurs du collégial. 2004.Joseph Casavant: le facteur d'orgues romantique (Les Grandes figures. livre V)
Par Mathieu-Robert Sauvé. 1995
Biographie romancée d'un apprenti forgeron qui allait devenir, presque par hasard, le plus célèbre fabricant d'orgues de son temps et…
le fondateur de la dynastie des orgues Casavant. Pour les lecteurs d'écolde secondaire. 1995.Little Miss Dynamite: the life and times of Brenda Lee
Par Brenda Lee, Robert K Oermann, Julie Clay. 2002
Autobiography of rockabilly singer who was born in poverty in Georgia in 1944. Lee began performing professionally when she was…
seven and was soon supporting her family. She reminisces about the entertainers she has known, from her early days in rock 'n' roll through country music superstardom. Some strong language. 2002.Legends, icons & rebels: music that changed the world
Par Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson, Jared Levine. 2013
Four music industry veterans invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal…
stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Grades 4-7. 2013.Guitar heroes
Par John Tobler. 1978
Brief sketches of the styles and achievements of 32 legendary rock guitarists from pioneers Chuck Berry and Les Paul to…
superstars Jimi Hendrix and Peter Frampton and cult figures Duane Allman and Jerry Garcia. For junior and senior high school readers. 1978.Glory days: Bruce Springsteen in the eighties
Par Dave Marsh. 1987
Portrait of the rock-and-roll hero as both an artist and a private person. Follows Springsteen's tours at home and abroad,…
and notes his participation in organizations such as USA for Africa. Some strong language. 1987.Fleetwood Mac: rumours n' fax
Par Steve Clarke, Roy Carr. 1978
A history of the rock group Fleetwood Mac, tracing its complex personal and musical development from the embryonic stages in…
1967 to its continuing success in the late 1970's. Junior and Senior High.1978.All about Niagara Falls: fascinating facts, dramatic discoveries
Par Linda Granfield. 1988
Canada, the culture (Lands, peoples, and cultures series.)
Par Bobbie Kalman. 1993
Canada, the land (Lands, peoples, and cultures series.)
Par Bobbie Kalman. 1993
The RCMP Musical Ride
Par Maxwell Newhouse. 2004
The thundering hooves, the skilled riders, and the dazzling pageantry of the Musical Ride have thrilled audiences young and old…
since it was first performed in 1887. The author tells the history of the Ride and the story of the spectacular black horses, their arduous training and sparkling equipment, and their Mountie riders in bright scarlet. Grades 4-7. 2004.The mysteries of Beethoven's hair
Par Russell Martin, Lydia Nibley. 2012
Explores the turbulent life of Ludwig van Beethoven and traces the journey of a lock of hair cut from his…
corpse, following it from Germany to Denmark and finally London, where it was bought at auction and tested by forensic scientists. Examines what the hair revealed about Beethoven. Grades 5-8. 2012.Stick to your vision: how to get past the hurdles & haters to get where you want to be
Par Maestro Fresh-Wes, Tamara Hendricks-Williams. 2010
Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life - some come from within, whether it's a…
fear of failure or low self-esteem, and some come from your circumstances. Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision. For junior and senior high readers. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2011, c2010.L'Amérique du Nord
Par William Hildebrand, Ralph R Krueger, Fernand Dulude. 1977
It Seemed Like a Good Idea . . .: Canadian Feats, Facts and Flubs
Par Ted Staunton, Will Staunton. 2020
A hilarious collection of misfires, creative solutions, dumb luck — and startling victories!Where else but Canada would you find a…
town that turns its main street into a giant tubing run? Or witness a Mission Impossible-style heist where a thief drops down through the ceiling and makes off with over $120,000 worth of hockey sticks? Not to mention the slippery — or was that sticky? — bandits who stole 20,000 litres of maple syrup . . . And where else would you find an aircraft carrier made out of blocks of ice, a man building a miniature version of the entire country, or a moose giving you a carwash?It all makes perfect sense, really. Living in Canada means responding uniquely to a unique environment. And it’s our — sometimes highly questionable — ideas that makes us who we are. In an engaging, hilarious and always fascinating exploration of geography, history, wildlife, science, culture, food, art . . . and giant roadside attractions — this is our nation at its most jaw-droppingly unusual and innovative.Though we can poke fun at ourselves, readers will walk away with a sense that there is so much to celebrate about what it means to be Canadian.