Vocabulaire simple (livres possédant un) Biographies, Aventuriers et explorateurs (biographies), Femmes (biographies), Canadiens (biographies), Ouvrages documentaires canadiens, Sciences et technologies
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From the age of eight, Roberta Bondar knew she wanted to be an astronaut. In January 1992 she made Canadian…
history when she became the first Canadian woman, and first neurologist, to go into space on board Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of dedication, commitment, and courage. Grades 4-7. 2004.
Succès de librairie (romans) Etats-Unis (histoire), Nature, Voyages et géographie, Environnement
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Companion to Ken Burns's PBS documentary outlines the history of the U.S. national park system. Discusses preservationists including Theodore Roosevelt,…
John Muir, and Ansel Adams and the visions and political battles that evolved as the park system grew. Includes interviews with Native Americans, writers, and park rangers. Bestseller. 2009
Succès de librairie (romans) Biographies, Parental (rôle), Affaires (biographies), Histoire, Coutumes et cultures, Famille et relations familiales
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The author and humorist fondly recounts his relationship with his father, Abe, a Kansas City grocer and restaurateur who emigrated…
from Russia. Trillin recalls his father's stubborn ways, strong moral instruction, and comic sensibility, as well as his penchant for collecting Yiddish curses and yellow neckties. Bestseller