New Releases by Elizabeth MacLeod

Un regard sur la monnaie canadienne, son histoire et son évolution depuis l''époque où on pratiquait le troc, ses techniques de fabrication, ses motifs et ses éditions spéciales qui font le bonheur des collectionneurs, son utilisation, les éléments de sécurité qui y sont intégrés afin de limiter la contrefaçon, etc. [SDM].

Everything kids need to know about money. Money. We use it every day. But why do we need it? How do we make it? And where did it come from? In Canadian Money, simple concepts about the use of currency are explored -- from early days of bartering to today''s Royal Canadian Mint coins and Bank of Canada notes. Included in this informative book are chapters on: how and when the world began using money the money used by First Nations people how money is printed and minted how bills are circulated, how long they last and how they are disposed of concepts surrounding spending money: credit cards, debit cards, etc. Canada Close Up titles are informative works of non-fiction geared toward seven- to nine-year-olds. Each book contains an introduction, table of contents, glossary, and full-colour photographs and illustrations throughout.

Introduces the physical characteristics and diet of pterosaurs and similar winged dinosaurs.

Did you know that cats can smell over 200 million different scents? Or that you can communicate with your cat just by blinking? These are just a few of the cat facts to discover in this ultimate companion book for young cat owners and admirers. How did cats and humans begin to live together? How were cats treated in ancient times? Why do cats like to bump up against you? How do you know if a cat is pedigreed? Here you''ll find the answers to these and many more questions, plus lore, legends, superstitions, hero-stories, quizzes and cat training tips. Feline Facts: ? The Chartreux breed''s rounded forehead and long, narrow muzzle make it look like it''s always smiling ? Famed English scientist Sir Isaac Newton invented the cat flap for his cat Spithead ? Long ago in Burma, cats were owned by royalty and priests, and legends say that each cat had its very own servant ? A cat''s ear contains 32 muscles - compared to a human''s 6 ? A cat named Ninja once traveled more than 850 miles to find its old house ? The Turkish Van cat actually likes swimming

Learn about Thomas Edison''s life and achievements even from as young as twelve years old.

This book in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series introduces young readers to the famous writer, comedian, world traveler and lecturer. This poor boy born Sam Clemens grew up to write books that changed literature in America and around the world. Celebrated around the world for his humorous writings, Mark Twain often had little to laugh about in his life. He was plagued by financial difficulties, and his wife and three of his children all died before him. Despite these setbacks, he maintained the broadly appealing sense of humor that made him the first American star. From his Mississippi boyhood, through the Civil War, his years of fame following the publication of Huckleberry Finn, and his business reversals and family tragedies, Mark Twain''s story is a fascinating trip through a changing United States. Includes many photos, reproductions of contemporary art and artifacts, newspaper excerpts, a timeline of Twain''s life, an index and a list of places to visit.

This Level 3 first reader is an inventor''s biography sure to engage young readers.

Learn about the life of the famous African American scientist and agriculturist.

This book tells of the life and achievements of Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady, activist, UN delegate, world traveler, and writer.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making a variety of cookies.

Describes the life and work of the twentieth-century physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

Find facts galore about dinosaurs in this question-and-answer book all about the long-ago mysterious lives of these "terrible lizards."

Follow the bear while he sees what is making the different sounds.