Canada begins in Newfoundland, and that's the start of this historical, narrative journey. The author traces the contributions of Marco Polo, even the capture of Constantinople in 1453 when people began to look for a new sea route to...
Juvenile nonfiction
- Author:Steen, Anna JenningsSummary:
- Author:CapstoneSummary:
This book takes the mystery out of computer programming. Learn about coding, algorithms and more.
- Author:CapstoneSummary:
Ever wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.
- Author:Sloan, ChristopherSummary:
Would you believe it if I told you that every bird you see- even the smallest hummingbird is a dinosaur? Well, that's what many scientists now believe! Follow along as scientists examine ancient fossils and pose new theories on how...
- Author:Shand, JenniferSummary:
Have you ever wondered how bridges don't fall down or how really old buildings stay standing up? Basic principles of architecture and engineering, including an introduction to bridges, locks, arches, columns, and skyscrapers, are...
- Author:Nelson, RobinSummary:
What steps can you take to help the environment? Discover how this responsible kid makes green choices to help our planet.
- Author:Ittusardjuat, SerapioSummary:
After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four...
- Author:Bragg, GeorgiaSummary:
A look at the deaths of several famous people throughout history and the circumstances surrounding those deaths.
- Author:Wishinsky, Frieda, MacLeod, Elizabeth, Playford, JennSummary:
Don't be afraid to try! Make connections! Be persistent! Ask questions and never take no for an answer! Learn the secrets and amazing stories of successful inventors! How to Become an Accidental Genius is full of inspiring tales of...
- Author:Guglielmo, Amy.Summary:
Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Giselle Potter come together to tell the inspiring story of autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin and her brilliant invention: the hug machine. As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper...
- Author:Awa, SolomonSummary:
The iglu, a traditional winter shelter built in the Arctic for centuries, is a vital part of Inuit culture. The qamutiik, a traditional sled used for hunting, is an essential tool whose versatility and dependability have allowed it to...
- Author:Wyatt, ValerieSummary:
Want to build your very own country from scratch? It's easy in 3 easy steps. Step 1: Stake Out Your Identity, with a flag, money and a national anthem. Step 2: Run the Country, with a government, constitution, laws and an economy....
- Author:Shiraishi, AshimaSummary:
From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life.
To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by...
- Author:Nelson, RobinSummary:
How do you organize a big project? See how these kids plan to clean up a park.
- Author:Johnson, StevenSummary:
Did you drink a glass of water today? Did you turn on a light? Did you think about how miraculous either one of those things is when you did it? Of course not-but you should, and New York Times bestselling author Steven Johnson has....
- Author:Bartoletti, Susan CampbellSummary:
In time to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of woman suffrage in America, Susan Campbell Bartoletti presents the tirelessly researched story of the little-known DC Women's March of 1913.
- Author:Clough, AyeshaSummary:
Howdy, I'm John Ware is a children's picture book about Canada's legendary Black cowboy. The story, ideal for ages 8-12, brings the real-life legend to a new generation of kids. Despite experiencing enslavement, war and discrimination,...
- Author:Clough, AyeshaSummary:
"Howdy, je m'appelle John Ware" raconte la vie du plus célèbre cowboy noir du Canada. Pour enfants de 7 à 10 ans. Malgré son expérience de l'esclavage, de la guerre civile et des discriminations, ce cavalier hors-pair, reconnu pour...
- Author:Becker, HelaineSummary:
Robots that look, act and think like humans are no longer the stuff of science fiction - they actually exist in the real world! Hubots explores the characteristics of 10 human-like robots, examines the challenges of integrating them...
- Author:Schuetz, KristinSummary:
Humidity measures the water vapor level in the air. If levels are high, the air will feel damp. When levels are low, the air feels dry. Check your forecast for each day's humidity prediction! Read more and learn how to understand...