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When the Earth Shook

Alya and Atik are stars. Their job is to twinkle in the night sky over Earth and for billions of years they do it well. Plants stretch towards them. Animals look up at them. And, eventually, humans gaze up at them and marvel. But then humans invent powerplants, factories and cars, and smog pours into Earth's atmosphere. It becomes harder and harder for Alya and Atik to do their jobs until, finally, the stars yell at Earth and Earth feels sick and begins to shake and things look pretty dire. The

When the Sun Shines on Antarctica

Experience summer at the bottom of the world in Antarctica. The sun rises, ice melts, grass grows, seals squabble, whales sing, and young penguins slide, glide, and belly flop. Irene Latham's evocative poems are accompanied by additional facts that provide further details about the animals and their environment. Whimsical illustrations from Anna Wadham complete this charming collection.

Where do Words Come From?

Words are everywhere. But do you know where your favourite words come from? Maybe they plop to the ground from high up in the sky! Or maybe workers piece them together in big factories. Or maybe they come from a one-of-a-kind word-maker . . . but who could that be? Vivid letter-filled illustrations explore imaginative ways words are made as this book shares the secret to creating new words.

Where I Belong

Guatemalan-American high school senior Millie Vargas struggles to balance her family's needs with her own ambitions, especially after her mother's employer, a Senate candidate, uses Millie as a poster child for "deserving" immigrants.

Where the Poppies Blow: The Life and Lessons of John McCrae  

On a spring day in 1915, amid the battle-scarred fields of Flanders, Belgium, John McCrae was struck by the sight of poppies blooming over the graves of his fallen comrades. It moved him so deeply that he penned “In Flanders Fields,” one of history’s most famous poems. A dedicated army doctor, John witnessed the horrors of war firsthand as he worked tirelessly to treat wounded soldiers. Follow John on his journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Ontario to some of the toughest battle zones

Where You Dare Not Go (Ursa Books)

All around the world, there are sites where the horrors of the past have left a permanent mark. The dark and disturbing histories leave a lasting impression that visitors can still feel to this day. Explore the true stories of some of the most frightening places around the worldÑones with strange tales of ghosts, poltergeists, and other unexplainable phenomena. Engaging, chilling imagery alongside true stories bring the terror to life. Where do you dare not go?

White Zone, The

Nouri and his cousin Talib can only vaguely remember a time before tanks rumbled over the streets of their Baghdad neighbourhood—when books, not bombs, ruled Mutanabbi Street. War has been the backdrop of their young lives. And now Iraq isn't just at war with Americans. It's at war with itself. Sunnis fight Shiites, and the strife is at the boys' doorsteps. Nouri is Shiite and Talib is half Sunni. To the boys, it seems like only a miracle can mend the rift that is tearing a country and a family

Who Belongs Here?: An American Story

In this probing, plain-spoken book, based on a true story, Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien, author and illustrator of the acclaimed ""Talking Walls,"" invite young readers to explore the human implications of intolerance. Anecdotes relating the experiences of other refugees and their contributions to American culture play counterpoint to Nary's tale, all enlivened by O'Brien's full-colour pastels. A compendium at the end of the book offers more detailed information about Pol, Pot, Ell

Who Else in History? (Alternator Books®)

Celebrate the women, people of colour, and other hidden figures in history and science who are often overlooked. Features help introduce readers to important figures and to hear from them in their own words.

Who We Are

No matter who we are or where we have come from, we are-all of us-the sum total of our experiences. History informs who we are but does not define us. Through our values, ideas, and actions, we shape contemporary life and culture as it shapes us. Through stories from history and contemporary life the Who We Are series explores the many and varied experiences of Asian Americans, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.