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Mountain of Fire: Into the Heart of Volcanoes (Roberge)
Par Julie Roberge, Aless Mc, Charles Simard. 2023
Undisputed: A Champion's Life
Par Donovan Bailey. 2023
A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your own excellence, from the long-reigning…
world's fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.From the lush fields of his boyhood in Jamaica, to the basketball courts of Oakville, where he came of age in one of Canada’s most thriving cultural mosaics, to his sprint toward double Olympic gold for Canada in Atlanta in 1996, Donovan Bailey got a long way on natural talent. But he also learned that in the bureaucratic world of Canadian sports, an athlete who didn't come up in the system needed to take charge of his fate if he was going to become the world’s best. As he ascended from outsider to dominant athlete, others didn’t always understand the rigour at work behind Bailey’s confident demeanour. He’d learned from watching Muhammad Ali that a champion needed to act like a champion. But media grew fixated on the sprinter’s immodesty, the likes of which they never saw from Canadian athletes, especially track athletes in the wake of the Ben Johnson doping scandal at Seoul in 1988. Bailey was having none of it, and when he called out Canada's subtle racism and contradicted the prevailing idea most Canadians had of their country, he left in his wake a media uproar and cracked wide open the nation’s moral complacency. In addition to his unforgettable 100-metre and 4x100 relay gold-medal sprints in Atlanta, Bailey's track career was a litany of records and rare accomplishments, including his audacious 1997 race in Toronto's SkyDome against American 200-metre Olympic champion Michael Johnson to determine who was really the world’s fastest man. There was no disputing the result. Bailey had been coached in success before he was seriously coached in athletics. Following the lead of his father, a machinist-turned-real estate investor, Bailey became a millionaire by the age of 21, an experience he continues to draw on as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Frank about his dominance on the track and unapologetic for expecting as much of those around him as he expects of himself, Undisputed is an athlete's story that refuses to settle for second best.The Utility of Boredom: Baseball Essays
Par Andrew Forbes. 2016
Spitball literary essays on the off-kilter joys, sorrows and wonder of North America’s national pastime. A collection of essays for…
ardent seamheads and casual baseball fans alike, The Utility of Boredom is a book about finding respite and comfort in the order, traditions, and rituals of baseball. It’s a sport that shows us what a human being might be capable of, with extreme dedication—whether we’re eating hot dogs in the stands, waiting out a rain delay in our living rooms, or practising the lost art of catching a stray radio signal from an out-of-market broadcast. From learning about America through ball-diamond visits to the most famous triple play that never happened on Canadian soil, Forbes invites us to witness the adult conversing with the O-Pee-Chee baseball cards of his youth. Tender, insightful, and with the slow heartbreak familiar to anyone who’s cheered on a losing team, The Utility of Boredom tells us a thing or two about the sport, and how a seemingly trivial game might help us make sense of our messy lives.The Road Years: A Memoir, Continued . . .
Par Rick Mercer. 2023
THE INSTANT #1 BESTSELLERRick Mercer is back—again!—with the eagerly awaited sequel to his bestselling memoirAt the end of his memoir…
Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer was poised to make the biggest leap yet in his extraordinary career. Having overcome a serious lack of promise as a schoolboy and risen through the showbiz ranks—as an aspiring actor, star of a surprisingly successful one-man show about the Meech Lake Accord, co-founder of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, creator and star of the dark-comedy sitcom Made in Canada—he was about to tackle his biggest opportunity yet. The Road Years picks up the story at that exciting point, with the greenlighting of what would become Rick Mercer Report. Plans for the show, of course, included political satire and Rick’s patented rants. But Rick and his partner, Gerald Lunz, were also determined to do something that comedy tends to avoid as too challenging: they would emphasize the positive. Rick would travel from coast to coast to coast in search of everything that’s best about Canada, especially its people. He found a lot to celebrate, naturally, and was rewarded with a huge audience and a run of 15 seasons. The Road Years tells the inside story of that stupendous success. A time when Rick was heading to another town—or military base, sports centre, national park—to try dogsledding, chainsaw carving, and bear tagging; hang from a harness (a lot); ride the “Train of Death;” plus countless other joyous and/or reckless assignments. Added to the mix were encounters with the country’s great. Every living prime minister. Rock and roll royalty from Rush to Randy Bachman. Olympians and Paralympians. A skinny-dipping Bob Rae. And Jann Arden, of course, who gets a chapter to herself. Along the way he even found the time to visit several countries in Africa and co-found and champion the charity Spread the Net, which has gone on to protect the lives of millions. Join the celebration, and revive a wealth of happy memories, with what is Rick Mercer’s funniest, most fascinating book yet.Super Slime: 30 Safe and Inventive Slime Recipes
Par Dk. 2019
The most incredible and gooiest trend that&’s taking the internet by storm – Slime! This activity ebook for kids contains…
over 30 squishy innovative recipes that are gross, sparkly, even smelly, for lots of fun! Learn everything you'll need to know about slime-making. Take inexpensive, accessible, safe materials and turn them into a fun day of crafting with a kids&’ activity ebook perfect for all ages. Customize incredible Halloween and Christmas-themed slimes, set off a slime avalanche, and create slime from unexpected everyday ingredients such as a banana and even toothpaste.Slime is so versatile!Every project is easy to follow, with detailed step-by-step instructions, photographs, and spectacular images to show you what your "slimelicious" final product should look like. Recipe variations provide an opportunity to put your own fun twist on the activities and information boxes explain the science behind the slime with astonishing fun facts to boot.Children will adore making and playing with these super slimes. Warning - playing with this squidgy, gloopy, gooey substance is incredibly addictive, no matter how old you are!Right from the get-go Super Slime lists the inexpensive ingredients you&’ll need to work through the book. Each slime recipe also comes with a time expectation on how long it should take and a difficulty level so you can plan your crafting accordingly.As a bonus, it comes with a great section on storage, clean-up, and some extra hints and tips for more fun! Get Gross, Sparkly, Or Festive!Each recipe in Super Slime is thoroughly tested and uses safe, accessible ingredients. With so many options and vast variations online, it's comforting to know that your slime will come out perfect every time! Enjoy creating some of this spectacularly squishy stuff:- Slime you can draw on- Playdough slime- Slime stress balls- Color changing slime- And much, much more!Start making slime today!This ebook is one of two slimetastic titles in the DK collection! Try The Slime Book next, packed with another 30 wonderful recipes your little ones will love to try - it's got some edible recipes too!Simply Climate Change (DK Simply)
Par Dk. 2021
Understand climate change like never before!Explore and understand the intriguing science behind climate change. Gain valuable knowledge on why climate…
change is occurring — one of the planet&’s most challenging issues — and analyze possible solutions.Simply Climate Change is the perfect guide for a clear and concise understanding of the often complex subject of climate change. Inside you&’ll find: • Simple, easy-to-understand graphics which help convey information in a visual way. • Clear, authoritative text that explains over 100 key concepts. • Concise explanations that quickly convey the most important information. • Technologies and practical ideas to combat climate change. • Debates surrounding climate change as a political, social, economic and environmental issue. Gain a new appreciation for our precious planet, and acquire newfound knowledge on climate change. This easy-to-understand climate change book will allow you to grasp all these topics quickly, from the basics of greenhouse gases to microplastics and insightful debates.The guide combines clear text and bold graphics, divided into pared-back, single or double-page entries that explain concepts simply and visually. Whether you&’re a student and want an easy-to-read, jargon-free reference or are simply interested in climate or environmental science, then this is the ideal global warming book for you!The most accessible guide to climate change on the market will have you knowledgeable on the subject like an expert! This is a perfect reference book for busy readers looking for an easier way into the subject, as a self-purchase or an excellent gift for self-improvers, as well as for thinkers, borrowers and life-long learners.Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Par Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste. 2019
Succeed in your course with INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY: A FOUNDATION! This best-selling text combines enhanced problem-solving structure with substantial pedagogy to…
help you become a successful problem solver. Early coverage of chemical reactions, accessible explanations and visualizations, and an emphasis on everyday applications facilitates understanding. The authors' step-by-step approach has already helped hundreds of thousands of student's master chemical concepts and develop strong problem-solving skills. Interactive study aids in OWLv2, such as ChemWork Problems and Adaptive Learning Activities, help students master concepts.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the science, history, and future of electricity with…
this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Shocking Story of Electricity will introduce kids to everything they need to know about electricity—including facts about the groundbreaking discoveries of early scientists and future challenges around global warming—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 4 and 5 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as electricity, science, and technology.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about liquids, solids, gases, and plasma with this fun-filled…
nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: States of Matter will assist kids in their learning about states of matter and how they can change—including fun facts about what they and other things are made of—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as states of matter, science, and mass.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.Explora el mundo de la ciencia como nunca antes en esta guía profusamente ilustrada.La historia de la humanidad ha avanzado…
gracias a los descubrimientos científicos. Desde que nuestros antepasados ??aprendieron a usar herramientas y fuego hasta los avances modernos que han dado forma al mundo en el que vivimos, la ciencia ha definido nuestra historia a lo largo de miles de años. Con bellas ilustraciones y textos claros y fáciles de leer, 'Historia de la ciencia' recorre la historia de la ciencia en todo el mundo y profundiza en la historia de las ideas, prácticas y progresos científicos. Con un enfoque visual y accesible único, este libro muestra como nunca antes cómo se originaron las ideas científicas clave y cómo han dado forma a nuestras vidas.Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide.The history of humankind has been driven by scientific discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and fire for the first time, to the modern breakthroughs that have shaped the world we live in today, science has defined the story of humans for thousands of years. Using beautiful illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text, Timelines of Science explains the history of science as it unfolded around the world, and delves into the story of scientific ideas, practice, and progress one step at a time. Offering a uniquely accessible and visual approach, this book shows as never before where scientific ideas came from and how they have shaped all of our lives.Cómo funciona la ciencia (DK How Stuff Works)
Par Dk. 2018
Encuentra respuestas científicas a las preguntas que siempre te has hecho, desde que significa estar vivo hasta por qué explotan…
las cosas.Este libro de ciencia nos desvela todos los secretos del universo. Deslumbra a tus amigos y familiares con respuestas a las preguntas científicas cotidianas, como ¿cómo se mantienen los aviones en el aire? ¿Cómo funciona una computadora? ¡y mucho más!Mediante explicaciones claras, gráficos y esquemas visuales, este libro de ciencia en español explica conceptos científicos que no te enseñaron en la escuela, hasta los últimos descubrimientos y noticias científicas como el descubrimiento del Bosón de Higgs. ¡Verás que esto sí que es ciencia simplificada!Tanto para el estudiante de ciencias como para cualquier persona interesada en ampliar sus conocimientos en el campo científico.Este libro es el compañero ideal de El libro de la ciencia de la serie de Big Ideas (Spanish Edition)Ciencia: la mejor manera de entender el universo¿Qué es la materia, la energía, la vida, el espacio? ¡Estamos rodeados de ciencia! Aprende a identificar y a comprender cómo funciona desde la electricidad hasta la realidad virtual, desde la transmisión genética al envejecimiento. Explora el mundo de las estrellas, las galaxias y descubre cuál es el tamaño del universo. Esta guía sobre la ciencia nos descubre todos los aspectos sobre la existencia humana desde la mirada científica. Comprenderás cómo se forma la luz, el sonido, o la presión. Aprenderás a definir conceptos como la relatividad, la inteligencia artificial, la inteligencia física, la nanotecnología, los virus, la terapia genética, la física cuántica, la clonación e incluso el Big Bang.Una guía de referencia actualizada sobre todos los descubrimientos que nos regala la ciencia a día a de hoy, desde el origen del universo hasta los robots, a través de los siguientes capítulos:La materia.Energía y fuerzas.La vida.El espacio.La Tierra.Cómo funciona la ciencia, pertenece a la colección de libros juveniles en español de Conocimiento de la editorial DK, un rincón de nuestro catálogo destinado a mentes jóvenes curiosas que estén interesadas en conocer más sobre el mundo que les rodea, con disciplinas tales como la filosofía, economía y psicología. Los títulos incluidos en esta colección responden a infinidad de preguntas con un lenguaje sencillo y cercano y se apoyan en formidables ilustraciones y esquemas para ayudar a entender complejos asuntos y teorías que capten el interés del público juvenil, mientras desarrollan sus habilidades lectoras y sus conocimientos generales.Femi and The Mindfulness Machine (Woke Babies Books)
Par Flo Fielding. 2023
Come along on this wonderful STEM story that follows Femi as he battles with anxiety and overcomes his fears before…
Science Day.Meet Femi, a hardworking little boy whose nerves can sometimes get the better of him. One evening, Femi is showing his Grandma the wind machine he has built, but when it doesn&’t work his tummy flutters and his legs start to wobble. What if his project doesn&’t work on the day? What if his teacher doesn&’t like it?Children commonly experience anxiousness. Made in collaboration with Woke Babies, this book aims to normalize this feeling of worry and provide children with a technique to combat it. With vivid illustrations accompanying the inspiring story, this picture book is ideal for children aged 3-5 and will subtly teach them about science and mindfulness.This encouraging STEM book for children offers:- Material that&’s made in collaboration with both educational and STEM consultants to ensure that it&’s accurate.- A beautifully illustrated story that gently teaches mindfulness and STEM to its young readers.- Content made by people of color and a black protagonist in the book, as it is important for children to relate to characters in books.Whether you are looking for a heart-warming story with inspiring characters, or a gift for a little one, Femi and the Mindfulness Machine will make the perfect addition to any child&’s bookshelf. What are you waiting for? Let&’s go to Science Day!The Bee Book shows you step-by-step how to create a bee-friendly garden, get started in beekeeping, and harness the power…
of honey for well-being.Fully illustrated with full-color photographs throughout, this beautiful guide covers everything you need to know to start your own backyard hive, from setup to harvest. Practical beekeeping techniques are explained with clear step-by-step sequences, photos, and diagrams so you'll be prepared to establish your own colony, deal with diseases, collect a swarm, and much more.A comprehensive gardening chapter features planting plans to fill container and border gardens, bee "hotel" and habitat projects, and an at-a-glance flower gallery of bees' favorite plants. The Bee Book also shows you how to harvest honey, beeswax, and propolis from the hive and use these ingredients in 38 recipes for home remedies, beauty treatments, and candle-making.Discover the wonder of bees in nature, in your garden, and in the hive with The Bee Book, lavishly bound in a beautiful gold-foil and texture cover and perfect for gift giving.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the water on our planet with this fun-filled…
nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: Rivers, Lakes and Marshes will introduce kids to everything they need to know about the water they use—including where it comes from, why we need it, and what lives in watery environments—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 4 and 5 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as water, the environment, and life on Earth.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.Join the astronauts in the race to the Moon! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading…
superpowers to learn all about missions to the Moon, from the space race to today - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Moon Landings is a beautifully designed reader all about the human fascination with the moon and the &‘space race&’ to be the first to land on it. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about early astronauts, courageous missions and the scientists behind the scenes working to reach out into space.Timelines of Science (DK Children's Timelines)
Par Leo Ball, Patricia Fara. 2022
From the wheel to the worldwide web, our planet has been transformed by science.Now you can travel through time to…
experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you&’ll explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the book, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artifacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail. Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Timelines of Science, with global coverage of scientific advances. Whether you're joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.Discover everything you need to know about biology, with the simplest most visual guide to the science of life.How do…
vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate &“good&” science from &“bad&”, fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs reported in the media. With clear, easy-to-understand graphics and packed with fascinating facts, How Biology Works demystifies both the core biology that may have eluded us at school, and the cutting-edge life science that makes the news, answering the questions that spark our curiosity.With power to every page, this striking science book:- Is illustrated entirely by specially commissioned, boldly-colored, distinctive, flat, vector graphics that explain each topic clearly and engagingly.- Uses clear, distinctive, eye-catching graphics to make even complex biology easy to understand.- Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject.Building from life&’s fundamental ingredients, such as carbon and water, the book explains chemical processes in living cells, controlled by the ultimate biochemical, DNA. It shows how DNA is made of units called genes, which are shuffled in each generation of offspring, leading to variation and evolution. It covers topics from school biology, such as how plants work and how animals, including humans, work, and goes on to ecology and biotechnology. Beyond school science, however, it covers the background to the latest medical technology and biotechnology: how gene therapy works, what stem-cell research is achieving, and how our immune systems, boosted by vaccines, are in an arms race with ever-mutating viruses and other pathogens.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?How Biology Works is part of DK's widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you've never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there's a plethora of knowledge to discover!The Cosmos: An Eye-Opening Look at Our Sun, Its Planets, and Their Moons (Idiot's Guides)
Par Christopher De Pree. 2014
Major new discoveries in space are made almost weekly and there is so much for any new enthusiast to learn…
and explore. Beginning with the solar system, the Sun, all its planets, major moons, and other features, such as the asteroid belt, Idiot's Guides: The Cosmos is packed with information and features the best photos from various explorations. Beautiful photography and detailed descriptions of the various types of masses are compared to Earth-- making the information as easy to grasp as possible. The book also explores the Milky Way, the various star types, including black holes, galaxy filaments, and much more.Idiot's Guides: The Cosmos is a fascinating and easy-to-understand exploration of the universe. Dozens of stunning, full-color photos highlight the latest discoveries and beauty of space, including the solar system, the Sun, the asteroid belt, the Milky Way, various star types, black holes, and more.Mars: Explore the mysteries of the Red Planet
Par Dk. 2020
Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future…
of the mysterious red planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids.The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will be the biggest science news of the year and will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with this amazing new book, which explores the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the red planet. Discover incredible space technology, learn how to spot the planet in the night sky throughout the year, and find out if YOU'VE got what it takes to join the teams traveling to Mars in the coming years.Children will adore this essential guide to the red planet. Incredible images and fun illustrations will ignite their imagination and give them a fascinating insight into what the future might hold...DK Adventures: Fast and Cool Cars (DK Adventures)
Par Dk. 2015
Find out about different cars past, present and future. Explore recent manufacturing and engineering developments with environmentally friendly fuels and…
investigate their inner workings.DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. Designed to keep interest high, build knowledge, and enrich the reading experience with fascinating background information, each title in the DK Adventures series is filled with information yet eminently accessible, and available in a wide range of kid-favorite topics including rain forests, animals, rocks, and shipwrecks.