New Releases by Elizabeth MacLeod

Lots of things can make someone happy, like spending time with friends, re-reading a favorite book or taking a walk in nature. But why do those things create happiness? And what exactly is happiness? Choose Happy: Give a Smile a Try looks at the facts behind happiness, smiling, kindness and more. Explore the history of happiness, the happiest—and saddest—countries in the world and how being happy helps you get more done. Dive into the obstacles to happiness, including climate anxiety, social media and the negativity bias, and why it is sometimes hard to be happy. Readers will also discover scientifically proven ways to be happier that they can incorporate into their lives. Who’s smiling now?

« Voici Frederick Banting, le médecin, scientifique et gagnant d'un prix Nobel qui a découvert l'insuline! Quand il était enfant, Frederick Banting a perdu son amie Jennie, atteinte du diabète. Après son décès, Frederick a grandi avec la volonté de faire quelque chose pour lutter contre cette terrible maladie. Il est devenu chirurgien et a soigné des soldats pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Après la guerre, il a été médecin de famille et a également enseigné dans une université de sa région. Mais Fred voulait toujours aider les personnes atteintes de diabète. Un soir, il est frappé par une grande idée : un toute nouvelle façon de traiter la maladie. Fred convainc un professeur de l'Université de Toronto de lui confier un laboratoire et un assistant, Charles Best. Ensemble, les deux scientifiques ont travaillé de longues heures et ont finalement mis au point l'insuline. Aujourd'hui encore, il s'agit du seul traitement contre le diabète. L'insuline a été appelée « la plus grande invention du Canada » et a sauvé des millions de vies! »--Quatrième de couverture

Meet Clara Hughes -- athlete, Olympic medalist and mental health advocate. Clara is still the only person in the world to ever win multiple medals at both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. But perhaps her biggest accomplishment is the work she has done to help others. Growing up in Winnipeg, Clara liked sports. She wasn't a top athlete and was headed down a bad path until the fateful day she watched speed skater Gaétan Boucher compete at the 1988 Winter Games. Clara decided she would do that too. It was to be a life-changing decision, one that set her on a course of training, competing and winning at the Olympic level in not just one but TWO sports. But as the world was cheering her on, Clara didn't feel right inside. She finally realized that winning all the medals in the world wouldn't make her okay -- she had to work as hard on her mental health as she did on her training. Maybe even harder. Young readers will get the inside story of Clara Hughes's inspiring life and how she learned to not only take care of herself, but to inspire others to do the same. The Scholastic Canada Biography series focuses on fascinating people who have shaped Canada's past and present. Written by acclaimed author Elizabeth MacLeod, each book also features comics-inspired illustrations by Mike Deas.

« Meet Jim Egan, the activist who fought for equality and human rights for gay Canadians at a time where it was often dangerous for LGBTQ2S+ people to speak up. Born in 1921, Jim had an ordinary childhood. But as he grew up, he knew he was a little different from his friends. He didn't like girls the same way they did. As a young man, Jim joined the war effort and travelled the world. He discovered there were other people like himself -- he was gay. Jim hadn't even known there was a word for it when he was growing up. That's because at the time, being identified as a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community wasn't safe. People lost their jobs and their families, got put in jail -- or worse -- so they hid who they were. But not Jim. He picked up his pen and started to fight for his rights. At first, he wrote letter after letter, in an attempt to get the media to stop portraying gay people in a negative way. Soon he was given a column to write about his community. Jim used his platform to talk about the need for tolerance and for the decriminalization of homosexuality. It was a fight that culminated in the 1995 Supreme Court ruling Egan v. Canada, a case that began in 1987 when Jim wanted his partner Jack to receive the same Old Age Security payment that a married person could get. Jim didn't win, but the case led to sexual orientation becoming a protected ground against discrimination under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which opened the door to other equal rights including same-sex marriage. »--

Explore the past, present and future of voting around the world, and why it's one of the most important things we can do as citizens. In Get Out and Vote!, discover how voting affects everyone's life, what election day looks like, why some people don’t cast a ballot and more. Did you know a ping-pong ball once decided an election or that the government in Ancient Greece voted by shouting? From elections and politics to voter suppression and accessible ballots, there is so much to explore when it comes to voting. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this book will empower young people of all backgrounds to make their voices heard. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

See below for English description. Cette série de biographies en format album illustré présente des textes simples et des illustrations à saveur de BD. Une chronologie détaillée et des photos historiques viennent compléter l'histoire à la fin des livres. Voici Joseph-Armand Bombardier: un inventeur, innovateur et entrepreneur canadien! Joseph-Armand Bombardier est né et a grandi dans un petit village du Québec, et comme beaucoup d'endroits dans les régions rurales et nordiques du Canada, son village était souvent coupé du monde lorsque les neiges hivernales rendaient les routes impraticables. Son rêve d'inventer une machine qui pourrait circuler dans la neige s'est transformé en une ambition sérieuse et, après de nombreux échecs, il a finalement réussi. Mais Armand ne s'est pas arrêté là... Découvrez la série primée Biographie en images qui met en lumière la vie de Canadiens et Canadiennes remarquables dont les réalisations ont inspiré et changé la vie de ceux qui sont venus après eux. This biography series features simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations with speech balloons that help bring the story to life. Historical photos and a timeline support the narrative. Meet Joseph-Armand Bombardier -- Canadian inventor, innovator, and entrepreneur! Bombardier grew up in a small village in Quebec, and like many places in rural and Northern Canada, it was often cut off from the world after winter snows made the roads impassable. The passion to invent a snow machine became a serious ambition, and after many failures, he finally did it. But Armand didn't stop there! Discover the award-winning Biographie en images series that highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed.

Take a risk! Find your niche! Get to work! How do entrepreneurs get ideas for a new business and how do they make their businesses thrive? What drives some entrepreneurs to use their ability and wealth to help others pursue their dreams and live better lives? Every entrepreneur has a unique story, but many share qualities that have helped them on their road to achievement. In How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur readers will meet almost 100 entrepreneurs, such as Stephen Spielberg, Victoria Kisyombe, Oprah Winfrey and Amit Goffer, whose work has made a difference around the world. These entrepreneurs and more used their financial prosperity to help the world by giving donations or setting up charitable organizations. Young readers will discover the fascinating stories of people who turned obstacles into creative actions that allowed them to start new companies and create jobs for others. Praise for other books in the Accidental series: ★ “Engaging and thought-provoking, this book is a treasure trove of inspirational people and ideas." —Canadian Children's Book News, starred review "With many geniuses included and a good deal of space devoted to illustrations, each introduction is limited in length but usefully concise. An informative overview with an upbeat look and a lively text." —Booklist “This volume will inspire readers to conduct further investigation into the movements that excite them, and they might be spurred to stand up and make their voices heard.” —School Library Journal

"Voici Mary Ann Shadd! Née dans un état esclavagiste de parents militants, Mary Ann était la plus âgée de treize enfants. Marchant dans les traces de ses parents, elle a décidé de militer pour la communauté noire et de s'installer au Canada. Des années plus tard, elle est devenue la première femme noire à publier un journal en Amérique du Nord. Et ce n'était que le début... car Mary Ann a dédié sa vie à faire changer les choses."--Publisher's webpage.

"Meet Mary Ann Shadd: anti-slavery activist, newspaper publisher, and social justice pioneer! The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians whose achievements have inspired and changed the lives of those who followed. Mary Ann Shadd was born free in 1823 in Delaware. Her parents were abolitionists, and their home was a station on the Underground Railroad. Her family moved to Canada in 1851 after the Fugitive Slave Act was enacted, and as a young woman, Shadd became a trailblazer in every realm she touched — opening a desegregated school in Chatham, Ontario; becoming the first Black female newspaper publisher in North America with The Provincial Freeman; becoming a suffrage activist; and at the age of 60 earning a law degree to become one of the first Black women to practice law! Mary Ann was truly remarkable, for her time or any other, unafraid to speak up and fight for equal rights — for Black people, for women and for everybody."--

Meet Helen Keller --- advocate for the blind and deaf. The story of Helen’s struggles to learn how to communicate and the enormous difference she made for the blind and deaf around the world is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations. A Level 3 first reader.

Meet Harry Houdini - the most famous magician of all time. Harry performed many daring and astounding tricks still talked about today, including dangerous underwater escapes. Harry started his life in poverty but as a child got his own trapeze and performed for the neighborhood kids, calling himself “Prince of the Air.” He went on to become one of the most famous people in the world, performing in front of huge crowds and making six movies. With level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations, this level 3 first reader tells the story of Harry Houdini's magic.

Meet Marie Curie --- Nobel laureate and world famous scientist. Marie was the first woman to win the world’s top science prize --- and the first person to win it twice. The story of her discoveries, including the metals polonium and radium, and her contribution to the study of radiation is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations. This Level 3 reader contains longer, more complex stories and sentences, more challenging vocabulary, language play and minimal repetition.

Meet Samuel de Champlain, explorer. The story of his exploration of the unknown lands of New France and his many adventures there is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations in this Level 3 first reader.

See below for English description. David Suzuki, un universitaire canadien, vulgarisateur scientifique et environnementaliste, est en train de changer le monde. Lorsqu'il était jeune, David était passionné par la nature et par l'environnement. Plus âgé, grâce à des études en sciences et en zoologie, il a créé sa propre émission de télévision pour diffuser le résultat de ses recherches scientifiques et ses inquiétudes sur l'environnement. Mais son émission de télévision n'était que le début du travail titanesque dans lequel il s'est engagé pour la planète... Cet album d'actualité, écrit par l'auteure récompensée Elizabeth MacLeod, fera découvrir l'histoire inspirante de cet environnementaliste et scientifique primé aux jeunes lecteurs. Meet David Suzuki, the Canadian academic, science broadcaster, and environmentalist who's changing the world. From a young age, Suzuki had a passion and appreciation for nature and the environment. Years later, thanks to his background in science and zoology, David started his own TV show to communicate his scientific findings and concerns for the environment. But his TV show was just the beginning of all of the amazing work he would do for our planet... Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this timely picture book allows readers to discover the inspiring story of an award-winning scientist and environmentalist. Original title: Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet David Suzuki

Key Selling Points From the climate crisis to Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, activism is an important issue today and regularly features at the top of the news agenda. This book has many curriculum applications, including human rights, environmental science, personal development, Indigenous studies and much more. There is a wide range of activists in the book to inspire young readers, including kids and adults, historical and current, from all over the world. This is the second book in the Accidental series, following How to Become an Accidental Genius. Both authors are well-established award-winning nonfiction writers for kids. Free Activity Sheet and poster available for download at orcabook.com.

"Meet Thérèse Casgrain, who battled for equality and social justice, and was the first woman to lead a political party in Canada! From 1916 to 1925, women across Canada were winning the right to vote, province by province... but not in Quebec. It took another fifteen years of protest and the leadership of Thérèse Casgrain for women there to get the right to vote in provincial elections. And that was only the start of Thérèse's 50-year career. She decided to change things from inside the government too, becoming the first woman to lead a political party in Canada. And although Therese may not have been elected, her decades long fight for equal rights, health care, and world peace is itself a victory."--

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 famous and lesser-known inventors who have changed the world, from George Washington Carver, Mary Anderson (inventor of the windshield wiper) and inventor and actress Hedy Lamarr to Frank Epperson (of Popsicle fame) and Mary Sherman Morgan (The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race). Readers will be amazed at the inventiveness of these geniuses. The book focuses on inventors from North America but includes stories from around the world. Organized into eleven chapters that highlight the qualities inventors have in common, the book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers.

See below for English description. Voici Tom Longboat, originaire des Six Nations en Ontario, un coureur onondaga renommé dans le monde entier qui a battu les records et brisé les stéréotypes. En avril 1907, par une journée glaciale et venteuse, Tom Longboat remporte le célèbre marathon de Boston, battant à plate couture une foule de coureurs hors pair. Par la suite, il a pulvérisé record après record et s'est fait des légions d'admirateurs au Canada et dans le monde entier. Mais Tom était bien plus qu'un athlète inspirant: il s'est engagé durant la Première Guerre mondiale et a combattu vaillamment. Tom était aussi un père de famille et un citoyen dévoué. Il n'a pas gagné toutes ses courses, mais il a toujours marché la tête haute. Durant sa carrière, Tom a toujours pris ses propres décisions... et il a connu le succès par ses propres moyens. Tom Longboat, the Onondaga runner originally from Six Nations near Brantford, Ontario, who broke records... and did it on his own terms. On April 19, 1907, a hundred thousand people lined up to watch the eighth running of the Boston Marathon. At the start of the race, more than one hundred runners surged forward, and at the end, Tom Longboat won it in an record-breaking 2 hours,24 minutes and 24 seconds. He became the most famous runner in the world, yet faced scrutiny and criticism of every part of his life, from his revolutionary training techniques to his Indigenous heritage. After the peak of his running career, Tom volunteered for military service in World War I. He survived, and faced further challenges upon his return. But Tom Longboat continued to live his life on his own terms, and his legacy as Canada's foremost distance runner continues to be recognized to this day. Original title: Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Tom Longboat

First Nations, the Inuit, and the Métis--these three groups are all Indigenous people. This book introduces students to Indigenous Peoples past and present. Their cultures, traditions, art, and interactions with Europeans as they arrived in what is now Canada. Selections include informational text along with follow - up questions and or activities. This versatile resource is the ideal supplement to enhance or enrich any social studies program. These student-friendly reproducible pages are great for use at school or at home.

"Biographie de Viola Irene Desmond, femme d'affaires canadienne noire de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui a contesté la ségrégation raciale dans une salle de cinéma à New Glasgow, en Nouvelle-Écosse, en 1946." --

See below for English description. Faites la rencontre de Viola Desmond, entrepreneure et véritable pionnière en matière d'égalité raciale au Canada. Par un jour pluvieux de novembre 1946, Viola, de passage à Glasgow en Nouvelle-Écosse, décide d'aller au cinéma. Elle s'installe dans la section officieusement réservée aux Blancs, mais l'ouvreuse lui demande de changer de place. Viola refuse, car elle sait que c'est à cause de la couleur de sa peau. La police l'emmène de force. Viola est emprisonnée, jugée et déclarée coupable. Cela ne l'empêche pas, avec l'aide de ses partisans, de continuer à se battre pour la justice sociale. Bien qu'elle ait ultimement perdu sa cause devant la Cour suprême, elle fut une pionnière pour les premiers militants des droits civils. Grâce au travail acharné de sa sour Wanda qui s'est battue pour que son héritage soit reconnu à sa juste valeur, le portrait de Viola figurera sur les nouveaux billets de 10$ canadiens. Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre. and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has been finally honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill. Original title: Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Viola Desmond

A collection of true stories about cats includes information on the history, behavior, and usefulness of the animal.

"Meet Colonel Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space - and make a music video while in orbit! When Chris Hadfield was a boy, growing up on a farm in Milton, Ontario, Canada didn't have a space program. But from the moment he saw a man first walk on the moon, young Chris decided he would somehow get to space. And with everything Chris did, from learning to fix farm machinery and joining the Air Cadets to flying fighter planes and becoming a test pilot, he prepared himself to get there. Chris Hadfield has rocketed into space three times, been on two space walks and was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station. And nobody plays a guitar in space or rocks a mustache better! This new picture book biography series features simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustration with speech balloons that help bring the story alive. Historical photos and timeline support the narrative."--

Calling all dog lovers! History has never been so fascinating as seen from the viewpoint of how dogs helped make it.

A whirlwind tour through 150 years of Canadian history This chronological look at the story of Canada features a single milestone for every year from the country’s founding in 1867 up to its 150th anniversary in 2017. Each of these noteworthy events — such as the formation of the Group of Seven or the first Canadian in space — has shaped the course of Canada’s unique narrative story. Topics range from politics, sports, business and arts and culture, and include significant events both at home and in world affairs. Sidebars containing short biographies, quotes, important firsts and trivia provide additional information. With this terrific book, kids can embark on an extraordinary journey through time, for a fascinating bird’s-eye view of Canada’s rich history!

This combination of suspense and history also serves as an introduction to the advances in technology that may help discover what really happened in each of the six unsolved mysteries.

Uncover the spine-tingling mysteries and eerie surprises that lurk right under your feet!

From Buddha and Muhammad to King and Mandela, from the discovery of fire to the invention of the World Wide Web, and from Romeo and Juliet to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, this is a thorough and thoroughly entertaining compendium of important people and events.

Le Canada est un pays vaste et diversifié. Découvre comment les trois paliers de gouvernement travaillent ensemble pour répondre aux besoins de tous: Apprends qui sont les principaux joueurs à tous les paliers de gouvernement ; Découvre comment fonctionnent les élections, pouquoi il est imporant de voter et comment tu peux t'engager ; Remarque comment les lois sont faites...et défaites ; Fais connaissance avec des politiciens remarquables, passés et présents. Couvernements du Canada t'emmène dans les coulisses de la politique!