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The life story of Ibn Sina (980-1037), one of the greatest philosophers, scientists and physicians of the Islamic world.
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The Amazing Travels of Ibn Battuta
The true story of a fourteenth-century traveler, whose journeys through the Islamic world and beyond were extraordinary for his time.
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Gerry Caplan cuts through the myths, stereotypes, and platitudes to give both a thoughtful and thought provoking look at Africa, its history, its many peoples, and its role, often as pawn, in world politics. His book details the interference, the indifference, and the utter contempt, often under the guise of 'doing good', that has defined how the world continues to betray Africa.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Barbara Coloroso","OtherText_Review_3":"Gerry Caplan has written a compelling, comprehensive and swift-moving guide to the politics and challenges of modern Africa...fascinating...","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Stephanie Nolen","OtherText_Review_4":"The Betrayal of Africa presents a concise but comprehensive overview of its subject...Gerald Caplan is passionate about his subject and is highly convincing in advancing his argument...an excellent supplemental resource. Clearly drawn line maps, charts of statistical content, timelines of dates and events, and short reports on such topics as AIDS in Africa and the Rwandan Genocide all add to the book's value and provide readily-accessible content to student readers. Yet another valuable addition to the 'Groundwood Guides' series. Highly recommended.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_Review_5":"This is a riveting panorama of African history and experience, the best of analytic and polemical writing. The arguments are unanswerable, the depth of feeling unmistakable. Gerry Caplan knows his subject as few others do; he illumines the contours and contradictions of Africa with immense skill. He encapsules superbly, in a short book, the cascading tragedies of the continent. It's a splendid piece of work and a great read.","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Stephen Lewis","OtherText_Review_6":"...packed with incisive, eye-opening information.","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"CCPA Monitor","OtherText_Review_7":"The little paperback books in this series cover an unexpected amount of material and provide and in-depth overview of the subjects related to contemporary political and social issues. The writing style is easy to comprehend, and the knowledge gained by the reader in a short time is surprising.","OtherText_Review_7_Src":"Multicultural Review","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"This book in the Groundworks Guides series shows that today a real possibility for positive change in Africa now exists.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"03","PrizeName_0":"Booklist Top 10 Youth Series - Nonfiction","PrizeYear_0":"2007","ProductFormDescription":"mobi","PublicationDate":"2008-03-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","Series":"Groundwork Guides","ShortDescription":"This book in the Groundworks Guides series shows that today a real possibility for positive change in Africa now exists.","teachersguide_0":"https:\\\/\\\/biblioshare.org\\\/BNCservices\\\/BNCServices.asmx\\\/Samples?token=fcf85c1c1b298e99\u0026amp;ean=9781554985746\u0026amp;SAN=\u0026amp;Perspective=teachersguide\u0026amp;FileNumber=0","Width":"5.13","WidthCode":"in"}
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The Betrayal of Africa
This book in the Groundworks Guides series shows that today a real possibility for positive change in Africa now exists.
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The News
This Groundwork Guide takes a critical look at the state of the news worldwide. Television, radio, newspaper and internet — who owns these sources?
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to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk
For hundreds of thousands of years, Great Auks thrived. And then they were gone …
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Thornhill revels in the irony of the sparrows’ “triumph,” even as she comments on complexities that add dimension to the story and point toward their uncertain future.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books","OtherText_Review_5":"With lively narrative writing and wonderfully detailed, painterly digital illustrations, Thornhill tells a meticulously researched history of the lowly grain-loving house sparrow …","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Horn Book","OtherText_Review_6":". . . excellent research and storytelling skills . . .","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_Review_7":"The visual appeal of the artwork is captivating. This book is highly recommended . . . 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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
The Triumphant Tale of the House Sparrow
The extraordinary story of one of the most adaptable creatures on Earth.
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ages 3
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
The Tufted Puffins of Triangle Island
Thousands of beautiful tufted puffins arrive each spring to lay their eggs on the remote and rugged Triangle Island, a rare and protected habitat.
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Three Wishes
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The wonder and excitement of seeing turtles as they live through all four seasons emphasizes the curiosity people feel about this ancient species.","OtherText_Review_2_Auth":"Lolly Gepson","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Booklist","OtherText_Review_3":"Turtle Pond is a delightful, quiet book that is perfect for sharing with youngsters always curious about the animal world.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_Review_4":". . . the book evokes curiosity as well as a sense of wonder and respect for these long-surviving reptiles.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Literacy Daily","OtherText_Review_5":"[A] beautiful book . . . It would be a wonderful gift for any child.","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Resource Links","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"A delightful tribute to turtles and turtle-watching, from a young child’s perspective.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Winner","PrizeCode_0":"01","PrizeName_0":"Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children‚Äôs Non-Fiction","PrizeYear_0":"2019","ProductFormDescription":"Web PDF","PublicationDate":"2018-05-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"A delightful tribute to turtles and turtle-watching, from a young child’s perspective.","Width":"8.75","WidthCode":"in"}
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Turtle Pond
A delightful tribute to turtles and turtle-watching, from a young child’s perspective.
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This unique offering will be of particular value when studying women's or black history.","OtherText_Review_3_Auth":"Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_Review_4":"...warm and engaging...","OtherText_Review_4_Auth":"Rosalie MacEachern","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"New Glasgow News","OtherText_Review_5":"Desmond’s story should prove eye-opening to readers whose civil rights references are limited to American figures.","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Publishers Weekly","OtherText_Review_6":"Rudnicki's vivid, dramatic art intensifies the danger that Desmond's stubborn determination brought her, and it lends itself well to the warm recounting of the unnamed narrator.","OtherText_Review_6_Auth":"Courtney Jones","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"Booklist","OtherText_Review_7":"From the first page, Viola Desmond Won't be Budged! hooks the reader...an engaging delight to read.","OtherText_Review_7_Auth":"Crystal Sutherland","OtherText_Review_7_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_Review_8":"Using a cadenced style that echoes the oral tradition of African-Canadians, Warner recounts the story...","OtherText_Review_8_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_9":"This carefully-researched book provides young learners with an informative look at racial segregation in Canada and a pivotal event in the civil rights movement.","OtherText_Review_9_Src":"Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"A picture-book biography of Viola Desmond, Canada’s Rosa Parks, who was arrested for refusing to sit in the segregated section of a movie theater.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_1":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_2":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_3":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_4":"Long-listed","PrizeCode_0":"04","PrizeCode_1":"04","PrizeCode_2":"03","PrizeCode_3":"04","PrizeCode_4":"05","PrizeName_0":"Norma Fleck for Canadian Children's Non Fiction","PrizeName_1":"ReadBoston Best Read Aloud Book","PrizeName_2":"Resource Links' Year's Best","PrizeName_3":"SYRCA Shining Willow Award","PrizeName_4":"Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable Information Book Award","PrizeYear_0":"2011","PrizeYear_1":"2011","PrizeYear_2":"2010","PrizeYear_3":"2011","PrizeYear_4":"2011","ProductFormDescription":"Kindle, Fixed Layout","PublicationDate":"2010-09-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"A picture-book biography of Viola Desmond, Canada’s Rosa Parks, who was arrested for refusing to sit in the segregated section of a movie theater.","Width":"8","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 5
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Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged!
A picture-book biography of Viola Desmond, Canada’s Rosa Parks, who was arrested for refusing to sit in the segregated section of a movie theater.
