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101 questions & answers about backyard wildlife
Par Ann Squire. 1996
The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by all the wild creatures she found in her backyard…
when she moved to a large home in the country. In chapters on birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles, she describes the habits of such wildlife as owls, butterflies, spiders, rabbits, snails, and frogs. For grades 3-6Puppies, dogs, and blue northers: reflections on being raised by a pack of sled dogs
Par Gary Paulsen. 1996
Companion to Woodsong (BR 08849). Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls his life on the trail and at home with his beloved…
team of dogs. Portrays his special relationship with the lead dog, Cookie, describing the births and rearing of her pups and the sadness of retirement for both man and dog. For grades 6-9 and older readersChesapeake Bay goose music
Par Roger Ethier. 1995
The author tells his daughter how a young Canada goose was separated from his migrating flock, was wounded, and landed…
on a tiny island in Chesapeake Bay. Nursed back to health by "Petite Mom," the author's mother, the goose is unable to fly but still finds a mate, who returns to the island each year with their offspring. For grades 4-7 and older readersLives of the artists: masterpieces, messes (and what the neighbors thought)
Par Kathleen Krull. 1995
Portraits of nineteen artists, providing information about their childhood years and the works that made them famous. Includes Michelangelo Buonarroti,…
Rembrandt van Rijn, Mary Cassatt, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Andy Warhol. For grades 3-6All in a drop: how Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered an invisible world
Par Lori Alexander. 2019
Biography of the self-taught scientist known as the father of microbiology. By building his own microscope, Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding…
of the oft-invisible world around us. Explains that microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. For grades 3-6.Lives of the athletes: thrills, spills (and what the neighbors thought)
Par Kathleen Krull. 1997
Portraits of twenty well-known athletes, filled with information about their childhood and how they handled fame and fortune. Includes Jim…
Thorpe, Babe Ruth, Sonja Henie, Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, and Bruce Lee. For grades 3-6Lives of the writers: comedies, tragedies (and what the neighbors thought)
Par Kathleen Krull. 1994
This companion to Lives of the Musicians (RC 37607) features the stories of twenty writers, ranging from Hans Christian Andersen…
to E.B. White. In addition to biographical information, sketches of authors include details about their work habits and newsy tidbits such as whom they loved, what they wore, what they read, and what would make them laugh. For grades 4-7 and older readersBoy: tales of childhood
Par Roald Dahl. 1984
The esteemed novelist, short story writer, and author of children's books presents vignettes from his childhood. "Some are funny. Some…
are painful. Some are unpleasant. . . . All are true." For grades 6-9 and older readersNothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
Par Rona Arato, Isabel Muñoz. 2023
Ruth Gruber didn't want to live an ordinary life, and she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Born to a…
Jewish American family in 1911, she grew up to become a renowned journalist and activist. Her career spanned seven decades and led her to places that other reporters wouldn't or couldn't go, from Nazi Germany to the remote Arctic regions of the Soviet Union. At a time when women were expected to stay at home and raise families, Ruth told the stories of people in need and fought for their rights to live in safety and freedom.Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie (Scholastic Canada Biography)
Par Elizabeth MacLeod. 2023
Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie, music legend, activist and teacher!Buffy Sainte-Marie is not exactly sure where or when she was born, but…
it was likely the Piapot Reserve in the Qu’Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan. As a baby she was adopted out to a white family in the United States. But nothing would stop Buffy from connecting to her roots and sharing the power and the beauty of her heritage with the world.As a musician, Buffy’s songs have inspired three generations of fans, garnering international acclaim and many awards. She’s a peace activist, an advocate for Indigenous-focused education, and a tireless supporter of Indigenous rights.After an incredible career lasting more than 60 years, Buffy’s music and message are as uplifting and important today as they ever were. Now is the right time to introduce young readers to this fascinating change-maker, with this accessible, engaging book.The Scholastic Canada Biography series is an award-winning collection of titles focused on fascinating people who have shaped Canada’s past and present. Written by acclaimed non-fiction author Elizabeth MacLeod, each book also features comics-inspired illustrations by Mike Deas, which appeal to today’s readers and help bring the story to life.Malcolm X: black rage (A People in focus book)
Par David Collins. 1992
Life of the charismatic African American leader and minister of the Nation of Islam who was assassinated in 1965. Describes…
his troubled youth and eventual incarceration for burglary. Also discusses the personal and spiritual transformation that led to his conversion to Islam while he was in prison. Some strong language. For grades 5-8Animals on the inside (Book of discovery & learning)
Par Andrés Ruiz. 1994
Illustrates and describes the anatomy of a variety of animals, including insects, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and dinosaurs. Explains the…
functions of the elephant's trunk, the kangaroo's pouch, and the camel's hump. For grades 4-7Katy no-pocket
Par H. A. Rey, Emmy Payne. 1944
Katy is a kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry her son, Freddy, the way other types of animals…
carry their young, but nothing works. So Katy and Freddy head for the city to buy a pocket. For grades K-3Sweet dreams of the wild: poems for bedtime
Par Rebecca Dotlich. 1996
Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a…
teacup-sized nest, a turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the wild." For preschool-grade 2You want women to vote, Lizzie Stanton?
Par Jean Fritz. 1995
Biography of Lizzie Cady Stanton. Born in 1815, Lizzie rebelled against the unjust treatment of women from the time she…
was a child. Later she fought alongside her friend Susan B. Anthony for the right to vote, but died in 1902, before women's suffrage came to pass. For grades 4-7Your rabbit: a kid's guide to raising and showing
Par Nancy Searle. 1992
Rabbits as pets and for profit. Searle provides detailed information on selecting, handling, housing, feeding, breeding, showing, marketing, and managing…
rabbits. Includes task checklists and activities for young rabbit owners. For grades 5-8J'écoute les animaux sauvages: 20 sons (L' imagier qui parle)
Par Langue Au Chat. 2021
Un imagier pour découvrir les animaux sauvages et leurs cris à travers des photographies associées à vingt sons : biche,…
castor, guêpe, tortue, pieuvre, crabe, dauphin, crevette, tigre, gorille, perroquet, panda, hippopotame, suricate, autruche, lion, écureuil, marmotte, sanglier, hibou, entre autres.Je découvre les petites bêtes (Mes premiers livres à écouter)
Par Lucile Ahrweiller. 2020
Un album illustré et animé avec huit puces sonores accompagnées d'informations documentaires pour apprendre à identifier les petits animaux et…
les insectes tels que l'abeille, la libellule, la grenouille ou la souris.Les bébés animaux (Mon premier livre sonore à toucher)
Par Patricia Hegarty. 2022
Chants d'oiseaux du jardin (Mon petit livre sonore)
Par Lisa Zordan. 2022