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1re avenue
Par Émilie Rivard. 2016
" Certains jours, un écureuil écrasé dans un stationnement et une bonne chanson suffisent à tout remettre en question. C'est…
ainsi que Laura décide de mettre son quotidien et ses plans de côté pour prendre une pause. Elle fait alors escale dans le quartier Limoilou, où elle bouscule ses convictions et livre du bonheur, un pudding à la fois. Entre ses nouveaux colocs inquiétants et ses clients, parmi lesquels une femme enceinte à l'imagination fertile, un accro au gluten et des joueurs de poker qui portent un lourd secret, la pause sur la 1re avenue est bénéfique, mais pas toujours apaisante. "How bats see in the dark
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes from nearby stationary objects…
and moving insects--to move about safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6What's the deal?: Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase
Par Rhoda Blumberg. 1998
Provides historical background of the United States's purchase of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. Discusses the negotiations by…
Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, political implications for Spain and Britain, possibilities of war, and the young nation's actual acquisition of the vast area. For grades 5-8Une fille à l'école des gars (Grand roman Dominique et compagnie)
Par Maryse Peyskens. 2013
" Depuis le décès de son frère, Léonie est une jeune fille qui a bien des difficultés à lécole. Son…
comportement de tannante lui vaut même d'être renvoyée Dans quelle école pourra-t-elle faire sa prochaine rentrée scolaire? Pourquoi pas à l'école des gars? Mais comment faire pour s'intégrer lorsqu'on est la seule fille parmi 59 gars turbulents? Heureusement, Léonie pourra compter sur le mystérieux Foinfoin "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 3-6Une enquête toute garnie: roman (Papillon #3)
Par Marjolaine Juteau. 1998
Oups! mauvaise fenêtre: 7 histoires, 7 erreurs
Par Patrick Isabelle, Chloé Varin, Hugo Meunier, Josée Angelis. 2020
Il nous est tous déjà arrivé de nous tromper de fenêtre lors d'une discussion par message texte. À chaque fois,…
le coeur semble manquer un battement et le malaise s'installe. Ces situations comiques, mais plus souvent embarrassantes nous ont inspiré cette idée d'un recueil de nouvelles où toutes les histoires seraient liées par le même thème : "mauvaise fenêtre". Nous avons donc fait appel à de formidables auteur.trice.s qui ont, à leur tour, été charmé.e.s par ce concept. Patrick Senécal, Stéphanie Lapointe et Hugo Meunier, pour ne nommer que ceux-ci, nous ont gâtés d'histoires de leur cru, un amalgame de textes drôles, terrifiants ou malaisants, où les lecteurs pourront reconnaître les différents styles des auteur.trice.s qu'ils suivent et découvrir l'univers de ceux ou celles qu'ils ne connaissent pas !Lives of the presidents: fame, shame, and what the neighbors thought
Par Kathleen Krull. 1998
Unusual biographical facts about the personal lives of the presidents of the United States. Discusses the presidents as fathers, husbands,…
pet owners, and neighbors. Provides information on hairstyles, favorite foods, and sports and also some bad habits and fears. For grades 3-6Exploding ants: amazing facts about how animals adapt
Par Joanne Settel. 1984
In order to survive, Settel writes, animals sometimes do things that seem gross to humans. She describes how caterpillars, ants,…
birds, frogs, and other creatures find food, shelter, and safety by doing such things as swallowing whole animals, eating waste droppings, or drinking blood. For grades 4-7. 1999Alice Ramsey's grand adventure
Par Don Brown. 1997
On June 9, 1909, Alice Ramsey left New York City to drive across America in a Maxwell automobile. Accompanied by…
three other women, she had to repair the car several times before finally arriving in San Francisco on August 7, 1909. The book describes the small towns, farms, railroad tracks, rivers, and mountains they passed along the way. For grades 2-4How fish swim
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting the needs of the particular species. Describes physical adaptations suited to…
various styles of locomotion--the bending bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of squid. 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 readersWhere am I?: the story of maps and navigation
Par A. G Smith. 1997
A history of how people learned to identify their physical location in the world. Traces the development of maps from…
birch bark and clay tablets dated 2300 B.C. to the techniques of aerial photography. Follows navigational skills from Eratosthenes's astronomical experiments to the discovery of the compass and the use of satellites. For grades 5-8Water buffalo days: growing up in Vietnam
Par Quang Huynh. 1997
The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central Vietnam before the war. From the age…
of six, he helps with the family's herd of water buffalo. When his father buys a male calf to train to be leader of the herd, the calf and boy develop a deep friendship. For grades 3-6Pioneer girl: growing up on the prairie
Par Andrea Warren. 1998
Recounts the life of Grace McCance, whose family settled a Nebraska homestead in 1885 when she was only three years…
old. Grace and her sisters helped to work the farm as they contended with bugs, snakes, blizzards, and wildfires. Based on her memoirs. For grades 4-7How bees make honey
Par Michael Chinery. 1997
Survivras-tu à la nuit de l'horreur (Survivras-tu?)
Par Mathieu Fortin. 2022
La nuit de l'horreur, une activité d'immersion extrême dans l'univers de la terreur. Cristina ne voulait pas y aller. Pourtant,…
elle y est. Ceux qui ressortiront de la forêt avant le lever du soleil se sépareront une intéressante somme d'argent. C'est sa seule motivation : amasser assez d'argent pour payer le traitement expérimental de sa mère. Pour ça, elle devra s'assurer de réussir... tout en faisant échouer le plus de joueurs possibles. Mais quand les scénarios déraillent et que du véritable sang commence à couler, c'est plutôt sa survie qui est en jeuPets: a comprehensive handbook for kids
Par Frances Chrystie. 1995
Advises on the selection of an appropriate pet, on the care of a variety of domestic and wild animals, and…
on health care and first aid treatment for pets. Beginning with dogs and cats, the author also discusses rabbits, mice, hamsters, caged birds, aquarium and vivarium pets, wild animals (opossums, raccoons), farm animals, ponies, and horses. For grades 4-7Third grade pet
Par Judy Cox. 1998
When Rosemary's third-grade classmates are allowed to pick out a class pet, she is shocked that they choose a horrid…
rat! And worse, Rosemary and irritating Brian are assigned to take care of it. But Rosemary soon falls in love with Cheese and tries to protect him from Brian. For grades 2-4