A Time of Golden Dragons by
Through the ages, the dragon has been an important symbol for the Chinese. A time of Golden Dragons is the most auspicious possible. In fascinating text and beautiful paintings, Song Nan and Hao Yu Zhang trace the dragon¿s history. Perhaps inspired by giant crocodiles, the image of the dragon affects every aspect of life in China, including the marking of dragon years, the flying of dragon kites, and the eating of dragon cakes at dragon boat races. A splendid introduction to the richness of Chinese culture, this is a book to cherish this special year and for years to come.
Building Canada by
Sitting so close to the United States, and with influences from France, Great Britain, Asia, and Europe, building styles in Canada are familiar but different, eclectic, and unique. Bonnie Shemie, who studied the houses of North America's native peoples, has created a beautiful and informative volume that defines this country's history and geography through its buildings.Among the styles that dot the landscape are Quebec's maison Canadienne based on France's peasant cottages, brightly painted homes of the Atlantic seaports, the sod houses, prefabricated buildings and false fronts that dominated the prairies, popular Ontario farm house design, Montreal's famed duplexes with exterior staircases, and uniquely Canadian chateau-style hotels. Building Canada also looks at the importance of modern building materials, restoration efforts, and city planning. Complete with timeline and glossary.
Eco-Fun by
Kids will discover their connection with nature and have fun by doing these amazing science-based activities. They can build a solar panel, make recycled paper, build a worm composter and create a forest ecosystem in a jar.
Ha! Ha! Ha! by
Knock! Knock! Who's there? Wooden. Wooden who? Wooden you like to know.What's black and white and read all over? It's a cool new book from Owl, that's what! Ha! Ha! Ha! is an absolute treasure trove of choice jokes, intriguing puzzles, challenging riddles, brain teasers, word games and amazing facts. Ranging in complexity from simple knock-knock jokes to dazzling brain bogglers and optical illusions, Ha! Ha! Ha! is an astounding collection of funnies and facts for kids of all ages.Organized thematically, each page is guaranteed fun with heaps of hugely entertaining things that make you say "ha, ha" and "hmmm" and "hey, did you hear this one?"You'll pick up jokes about your favorite ghouls -- vampires, ghosts, monsters and skeletons -- give your eyeballs a workout with optical illusions, test yourself by guessing well-known expressions with whimsical illustrations as your only clue and get down on the farm with hilarious chicken, cow, horse and pig jokes!Ha! Ha! Ha! is a chunky 128-page package with a bold eye-catching cover. Inside, wonderful amusements are paired with a plenitude of ingenious and lighthearted fact sidebars related to the jokes. For instance, not only will you learn why elephants are wrinkled (Would you like to try to iron one?) but you will find out how elephants use their ears to keep cool in the African sun. Dianne Eastman's illustrations add whimsy and wit to this rich feast of entertainment and enlightenment for young readers.This is a family reference book of humor that will be read and enjoyed over and over again as you laugh at clever jokes while learning morsels of scientific and natural truths about: laughter computers comedy the brain nature and wildlife the sea and its denizens humor how to write a joke and much, much more...
House Calls by
"A Groundwood book"
Includes bibliographical references: p. 55-56.
A biography of John Hutchinson, a physician who worked in the Canadian wilderness in the early 1800s.
Forest of Reading 2002 nominee.
Silver Birch Non-Fiction award nominee 2002.
Lucy Maud Montgomery by
Lucy Maud Montgomery believed that one day she would be taken seriously as a writer. Despite the many obstacles she faced throughout her life, Montgomery not only earned a good living as a writer, but also became famous for it. Anne of Green Gables is one of the most popular books ever written and has been translated into over 20 languages, garnering Montgomery worldwide recognition and appeal. Weaving the real events of her life into the fabric of her fiction using photographs, excerpts from newspapers and actual journal pages, this biography explores Montgomery's struggle and determination to realize her dreams. This book in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series includes a concise timeline and a listing of pertinent Web sites.
Monsters by
Do you like your monsters hairy, slimy, fire-breathing, blood-sucking, gigantic or tiny? Monsters come in all shapes and sizes. They come from all over the world and have been around since the beginning of storytelling. What makes a monster? Do they really exist? In Monsters, the second book in the Strange Science series, author Sylvia Funston explores the myths, legends and truths behind the startlingly strange stories of real and imagined monsters. Did You Know: The ancient Chinese told stories of Gong-Gong, a great-horned monster that ripped holes in the sky, causing floods and great changes in the weather? Iroquois legends tell of evil stone giants, known as Chenoo, whose broken stone bodies can still be seen piled up at the base of a cliff? In old Scandinavian tales, trolls are monstrous beings who haunt the woods at night? They were doomed to live by moonlight like vampires, turning to stone if exposed to sunlight. Monsters looks at legendary monsters, such as dragons and griffins, hairy monsters, like Sasquatch, and sea monsters like the giant kraken, the mightiest sea monster of all! Then there are real monsters such as the elusive giant squid, oozing slime molds (they're alive!) and blood-sucking parasites. Meet the one-eyed giant Polyphemus from Greek mythology, the Bunyip, an evil stalker of Australian swamps, Dracula, the Loch Ness Monster, Frankenstein's monster and Big Foot. Find out why monsters were blamed for storms, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, and were thought to cause disease and illnesses. Alive with wonderful color photos and illustrations, and even a thrilling monster chase board game, Monsters is jam-packed with humorous and real scientific information. About the Strange Science series What makes a monster? Do they really exist? In the Strange Science series, award-winning author Sylvia Funston uncovers bone-chilling tales of strange and startling phenomena. Guaranteed to make your skin crawl and your hairs stand on end, this incredible series from Owl delves into the real science behind some of the most unreal occurrences. Monsters is the second book in the series, following Mummies, published in September 2000.
Hmm? by
The unique Mysterious You series explores the mysteries of the human body using an exciting mix of thoroughly researched information, amazing anecdotes and surprising try-it activities. In Hmm?, kids delve into the mysteries of the mind and dig up what memories are, where they are stored, what triggers them, how you can sharpen them, tricks they can play and lots more.
What's the Difference? by
What are the differences between an alligator and a crocodile? a butterfly and a moth? a frog and a toad? Curious kids will enjoy discovering the differences between animals we frequently confuse. Ten animal pairs are compared through clear, colorful illustrations, showing the animals vividly in their natural environments, placed side by side for easy comparison. Other animals studied include cheetahs and leopards, donkeys and mules, dolphins and porpoises, crows and ravens, bees and wasps, tortoises and turtles, and rabbits and hares. What’s the Difference? was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Museum of Nature and includes a glossary of terms for easy reference.
You Asked for It! by
Floods of letters and e-mail to The Answer Lady show that kids want answers to loads of the trickiest questions. You asked for it, and now you have it! Why are flies attracted to manure? How much does your head weigh? Do cats and dogs have belly buttons? If your birthday is February 29, how often do you get to celebrate your birthday, and why?What's the highest number? Why do people wear underwear? These are just a few of the 99 questions, from the everyday to the bizarre, thatMarg Meikle answers in this cheerful, irreverent book. You Asked For It! answers questions and delves into fascinating facts about Animals,Customs, Your Body, Holidays, Food, Inventions, Science, Sports, Superstitions, Weird but Cool Stuff, and more! As a companion to the acclaimed Funny You Should Ask, winner of the Silver Birch Award, this is the perfect book to have on hand whenever questions start popping up!
Ha! Ha! Ha! by
Knock! Knock! Who's there? Wooden. Wooden who? Wooden you like to know.What's black and white and read all over? It's a cool new book from Owl, that's what! Ha! Ha! Ha! is an absolute treasure trove of choice jokes, intriguing puzzles, challenging riddles, brain teasers, word games and amazing facts. Ranging in complexity from simple knock-knock jokes to dazzling brain bogglers and optical illusions, Ha! Ha! Ha! is an astounding collection of funnies and facts for kids of all ages.Organized thematically, each page is guaranteed fun with heaps of hugely entertaining things that make you say "ha, ha" and "hmmm" and "hey, did you hear this one?"You'll pick up jokes about your favorite ghouls -- vampires, ghosts, monsters and skeletons -- give your eyeballs a workout with optical illusions, test yourself by guessing well-known expressions with whimsical illustrations as your only clue and get down on the farm with hilarious chicken, cow, horse and pig jokes!Ha! Ha! Ha! is a chunky 128-page package with a bold eye-catching cover. Inside, wonderful amusements are paired with a plenitude of ingenious and lighthearted fact sidebars related to the jokes. For instance, not only will you learn why elephants are wrinkled (Would you like to try to iron one?) but you will find out how elephants use their ears to keep cool in the African sun. Dianne Eastman's illustrations add whimsy and wit to this rich feast of entertainment and enlightenment for young readers.This is a family reference book of humor that will be read and enjoyed over and over again as you laugh at clever jokes while learning morsels of scientific and natural truths about: laughter computers comedy the brain nature and wildlife the sea and its denizens humor how to write a joke and much, much more...