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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.Here there be unicorns
Par Jane Yolen. 1994
This collection of eight poems and ten stories relates tales of the well-known mystical beast in both medieval and traditional…
settings. The story "Unicorn Tapestry" was inspired by two famous unicorn tapestries, the Hunt of the Unicorn and the Lady with the Unicorn. For grades 4-7 and older readersThe Pied Piper of Hamelin
Par Robert Browning. 1993
Folktale in verse. The town of Hamelin employs a mysterious piper to save them from a plague of rats. When…
the townspeople refuse to pay him for his work, the piper takes magical revenge. For grades 3-6Skin deep and other teenage reflections: poems
Par Angela Medearis. 1995
Collection of poems about the problems teenagers face in growing up. Expressing the pride, anger, and loneliness teens often feel,…
the verses cover concerns about school, family, friends, and appearances. For grades 6-9 and older readersSweet 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 2George Washington's socks
Par Elvira Woodruff. 1991
Matthew and his friends form an adventure club so they can talk about real adventures from throughout history. But at…
their first meeting, in which they plan to discuss George Washington's crossing of the Delaware, the members suddenly find themselves back in the time of the American Revolution. For grades 4-7The cuckoo's child
Par Suzanne Freeman. 1996
Mia Veery did not like living in Beirut; she wanted to come back to the United States and be a…
typical 1962 American teenager in an ordinary family. When her parents disappear at sea, Mia and her two older half sisters go to live with Aunt Kit in Tennessee. There Mia finds being "typical" is not easy. For grades 6-9Here there be dragons
Par Jane Yolen. 1993
Five poems and eight stories about dragons by Jane Yolen, who precedes each with an introductory note about the piece.…
The collection includes "Why Dragons?" "The Dragon's Boy," "The Making of Dragons," and "Here There Be Dragons." For grades 4-7 and older readersThis book celebrates American life as seen through the work of artists and writers. Combining a sampling of poetry with…
visual arts from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American Art, Panzer shows the many kinds of people, landscapes, and beliefs that make up American life. For grades 5-8 and older readersBridge to Terabithia: A Newbery Award Winner
Par Katherine Paterson. 1977
Jess finds his biggest rival and best friend in Leslie, a girl who moves to his rural Virginia community from…
the city. Together they create Terabithia, a secret kingdom in the woods where they reign supreme--until tragedy strikes. For grades 5-8. Newbery MedalA suitcase of seaweed, and other poems
Par Janet Wong. 1996
Thirty-six poems divided into three categories--"Korean Poems," "Chinese Poems," and "American Poems"--that reflect the author's heritage. Wong shares insights into…
Asian American experiences in such poems as "Acupuncture," "Koreatown," "Tea Ceremony," "Manners," "Face It," and "Money Order." For grades 3-6Tu étais ma façon d'aimer: poésie (Graffiti #147)
Par Lucie Bergeron. 2022
J'ai juste envie d'écrire de me perdre dans mes histoires noircir des lignes des lignes sans compter ravir la lumière…
de mon cerveau et la charbonner sur mes feuilles lignées Avant quand mon crayon touchait le papier mon cahier s'enflammait j'avais tellement d'idées que ma main n'allait pas assez vite pour les écrire les mots déboulaient et ma tête répétait pour ne pas les oublier les phrases pressées les unes contre les autres qui se tenaient sur le plongeon de dix mètres avant de sauter dans le vide et de me surprendreSweet corn: poems
Par James Stevenson. 1995
Collection of twenty-eight poems on topics such as a tree house, old windows, a ladder, a screen door, a summer…
storm, a photo album, and an old dog. In "Roadside Stand," the author finds sweet corn (in season) a good reason to be happy. In "Bike Rental" he enjoys the experiences of a ride in the country and gets to keep his memories even though the rental bike must be returned. For grades 3-6Birds, beasts, and fishes: a selection of animal poems
Par Anne Carter. 1991
Fifty-one poems all have one thing in common: animals. There are poems about cats, bats, octopuses, fish, lizards, lions, and…
many other species. Poets include Robert Browning, Ted Hughes, D.H. Lawrence, Ogden Nash, and William Blake. For grades 3-6Been to yesterdays: poems of a life
Par Lee Hopkins. 1995
Collection of autobiographical poems about the author's thirteenth year, in which his parents divorce and his beloved grandmother dies. Hopkins…
uses poignant images and evokes emotions that give way to his desire to make the world a brighter place. For grades 4-7Who shrank my grandmother's house?: poems of discovery
Par Barbara Esbensen. 1992
More than twenty poems about the everyday discoveries of childhood. There are discoveries about the ordinary--"There is a long story…
living in the shortest pencil"--and about the unusual--sand dollars from which one can break "five white doves ready to fly to your hand. Sea change!" For grades 3-6 and older readersThe singing green: new and selected poems for all seasons
Par Eve Merriam. 1992
Barbara Frietchie
Par John Whittier. 1992
On September 10, 1862, the troops of the Confederate States of America marched through Maryland, a border state with citizens…
loyal to both the Union and the Confederacy. John Greenleaf Whittier wrote about an act of heroism in which ninety-five-year-old Barbara Frietchie waved the Union flag in General "Stonewall" Jackson's face. Includes background information and commentary. For grades 3-6 and older readersHow did we find out about Antarctica?
Par Isaac Asimov. 1979
Presents the history of the discovery and early explorations of the Antarctic region, including the race to the South Pole.…
Also describes the geography of the region. For grades 5-8 and older readersAntarctica: the last unspoiled continent
Par Laurence Pringle. 1992
Antarctica, the fifth largest continent, is often called the "White Continent" because it is covered with snow and ice. The…
author describes the discovery and exploration of Antarctica, its geological history and natural history, and its great value as a natural laboratory for science. He also discusses prospects for the future well-being of the continent in the light of new treaties. For grades 4-7 and older readers