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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.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.Nous avons tant de choses à nous dire: pour un vrai dialogue entre chrétiens et musulmans (Espaces libres ; #88)
Par Rachid Benzine, Christian Delorme. 1998
Les deux auteurs, l'un musulman, l'autre prêtre catholique, racontent leur cheminement dans leur foi respective et comment ils en sont…
venus à connaître et à respecter la religion de l'autre; ils sont favorables au dialogue entre chrétiens et musulmans. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 1997.Muslim child: a collection of short stories and poems
Par Rukhsana Khan, Patty Gallinger. 1999
What is the true nature of Islam? What is its place within North American society? This collection of stories and…
poems for children will help foster understanding and tolerance. Grades 4-7. 1999.L'islam: des réponses aux questions actuelles (En question. livre VII)
Par Jean-René Milot. 2004
La "guerre sainte" (djihad) est-elle un précepte du Coran? En quoi la Loi islamique (shari'a) est-elle différente de ce qu'on…
entend habituellement par loi en contexte occidental? Qu'est-ce qu'une fatwa et qui peut en émettre une? Comment la communauté musulmane est-elle structurée et qui peut parler au nom de l'Islam et des musulmans? Y a-t-il vraiment un "choc des cultures" entre l'Islam et l'Occident? Voilà autant de questions auxquelles vous obtiendrez des réponses claires et précises. Des textes accessibles présentés de façon plus dynamique que dans les ouvrages dits savants. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaires. 2004.Islamic fundamentalism (At issue)
Par Auriana Ojeda. 2003
Some of the best-known commentators on the current relationship of Islam with the industrial countries of the West present their…
views in short essays. Topics include Islam and democracy, the place of women, threats to the United States, terrorism and Islam, and the nature of fundamentalism. For senior high and older readers. Some descriptions of violence. 2003.First dive to shark dive
Par Peter Lourie. 2011
Baseball, you are the manager: You Are The Manager (You Are The Coach Ser.)
Par Nathan Aaseng. 1983
Invites the reader to make decisions about do-or-die situations in ten World Series games. Describes what actually happened and how…
it affected the outcome of the game. Grade 5-8 and older readers. 1983.Touching all the bases: baseball for kids of all ages
Par Claire Mackay. 1994
In nine "innings," Claire Mackay examines and explains every imaginable aspect of the game of baseball. Beginning with the history…
of the game, Mackay describes the player's positions, equipment, and the ballparks they play in. Throughout the book are bits of baseball lore and trivia. Grades 4-7. c1994.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.The official kids' book of baseball
Par G. P Jordan. 1993
A guide for the baseball fan or player who wants to understand all aspects of the game better. It includes…
the rules of baseball, a short history of the game and its stars, plus batting tips, how to use a scorecard and much more. Grades 5-8. 1993.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.42 is not just a number: the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero
Par Doreen Rappaport. 2017
Recounts the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball…
and played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was named Rookie of the Year, National League MVP, World Series champ, and became an American hero. For grades 5-8. 2017Out 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. 2016Short biography of Pedro Martínez, the baseball pitcher who helped get the Boston Red Sox to a World Series championship.…
Named to the All-Star team eight times, Pedro grew up in Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic and played with his talented older brother, Ramón. For grades 2-4. 2015Pinstripe pride: the inside story of the New York Yankees
Par Marty Appel, Martin Appel. 2015
Pete Rose: an American dilemma
Par Kostya Kennedy. 2014
Examines the career of baseball player and manager Rose (born 1941), who was banned from the game in 1989 because…
of gambling. Details Rose's rise to become one of the premier players of the 1960s and 1970s and his fight for induction into the Hall of Fame. 2014Bookmarked: teen essays on life and literature from Tolkien to Twilight
Par Ann Ann Camacho, Ann Camacho. 2012
Fifty essays by young adults, grouped into five different themes. Contributors--such as immigrant Raymond Yeung, who learned about making life…
choices from the Harry Potter series--reflect on their connections to literary works. Includes sections for further discussions and a teaching guide. For senior high and older readers. 2012Stars in the shadows: the Negro league all-star game of 1934
Par Charles R. Smith Jr., Frank Morrison. 2012
A story in rhyme recounts the second Negro League baseball all-star game in Chicago. Recaps each of the nine innings…
in which legendary players such as Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, and Turkey Stearnes brought fans to their feet. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2012