Best Selling Books by Elizabeth Macleod

Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world.

"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.

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].

"Seven intriguing stories about historical royal figures whose demise was suspicious."--Provided by publisher.

Based on the popular hardcover flap book of the same name, this lively board book is a colorful menagerie of animal sounds, rhymes and guessing games. Perfect for eager little hands, it will have young children purring, oinking and giggling their way to the surprise ending.

Uncover the spine-tingling mysteries and eerie surprises that lurk right under your feet In Secrets Underground, history buff Elizabeth MacLeod takes readers deep down, below the earth's surface, and introduces them to a completely different world--sometimes terrifying, often baffling, and always fascinating. Discover: - the Civil War secrets carefully concealed in Organ Cave, West Virginia - the top-secret equipment that lies deep below Grand Central Terminal in New York City - how the Aztec city Tenochtitlan, the largest and most powerful city of its time in what is now North America, nearly disappeared without a trace - the abandoned ships buried beneath San Francisco that reveal the city's history as a top destination for fortune seekers during the Gold Rush - the nuclear shelter the U.S. government kept hidden for decades underneath an exclusive resort in West Virginia called The Greenbrier. Guiding readers through these fascinating places, MacLeod reveals their long-kept secrets and deftly explains how these lost and hidden subterranean passages, spaces, and caves answer decades-old puzzles, help us understand our own past, and lead us to discover what life was really like in eras gone by.

Un documentaire présentant les dix essences d'arbres officiels des provinces et territoires du Canada, tels les érables, les pins, les chênes, les épinettes, les bouleux, les sapins, les trembles et peupliers, les mélèzes, les saules et les cèdres. Pour chaque chapitre, on offre à la fois des notions de botanique et d'histoire entourant les variétés de ces arbres et on fournit, en fin d'ouvrage, une carte thématique permettant de les situer selon leur appartenance aux symboles canadiens. [SDM].

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!

Between the covers of this book you will meet some of history's most infamous murdered and murdering sovereigns.

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

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

"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

See below for English description. Voici Jim Egan, militant pour l'égalité des droits des personnes LGBTQ2S+ au Canada. Déterminé, Jim Egan insère une feuille de papier dans sa machine à écrire. Il en a assez de ce que les médias écrivent sur les hommes gais. Ce sont ces mensonges remplis de haine qui le poussent à passer à l'action. À cette époque, il est souvent dangereux pour les personnes LGBTQ2S+ de prendre la parole en public. Elles prennent le risque de perdre leur emploi, de se mettre à dos leur famille, de se faire arrêter et d'aller en prison, si ce n'est pire, alors elles vivent leur amour en cachette. Elles n'ont pas non plus les mêmes droits que les personnes hétérosexuelles. Alors Jim écrit lettre après lettre. C'est le premier de tous les combats qu'il mènera durant des décennies... Une lutte pour l'égalité qui n'est toujours pas terminée. La série Biographie en images est une collection primée d'ouvrages consacrés à des personnalités fascinantes qui ont façonné le passé et le présent du Canada. Écrit par Elizabeth MacLeod, autrice acclamée d'ouvrages documentaires, chaque livre comporte également des illustrations signées par Mike Deas qui interpellent les lecteurs d'aujourd'hui et qui contribuent à donner vie à l'histoire. Meet Jim Egan -- journalist and LGBTQIA2S+ activist! Jim was born in 1921, and he had an ordinary childhood. But as he grew up, he knew he was a little different than his friends. 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. At that time, being identified as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community wasn't safe. People lost their jobs, their families, got put in jail -- or worse. Hiding who they were felt safer to most. But not Jim. He picked up his pen and started to fight for his rights. This battle would lead to protection for the LGBTQIA2S+ community under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and open the door to further equal rights, including same-sex marriage. The Biographie en images series is an award-winning collection of titles focused on fascinating people who have shaped Canada's past and present. Written by acclaimed non-fiction author Elizabeth MacLeod, each book features comicsinspired illustrations by Mike Deas, which appeal to today's readers and help bring the story to life. Original title: Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Jim Egan

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.

Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie, music legend, activist and teacher! Buffy Sainte-Marie is not exactly sure where or when she was born, but it was likely the Piapot Reserve in the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan. As a baby she was adopted out to a white family in the United States. But nothing would stop Buffy from connecting to her roots and sharing the power and the beauty of her heritage with the world. As a musician, Buffy's songs have inspired three generations of fans, garnering international acclaim and many awards. She's a peace activist, an advocate for Indigenous-focused education, and a tireless supporter of Indigenous rights. After an incredible career lasting more than 60 years, Buffy's music and message are as uplifting and important today as they ever were. Now is the right time to introduce young readers to this fascinating change-maker, with this accessible, engaging book. The Scholastic Canada Biography series is an award-winning collection of titles focused on fascinating people who have shaped Canada's past and present. Written by acclaimed non-fiction author Elizabeth MacLeod, each book also features comics-inspired illustrations by Mike Deas, which appeal to today's readers and help bring the story to life.

Meet Tom Longboat, the Onondaga runner who broke world records . . . 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 a 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. This picture book will introduce young readers to a brave and fascinating man whose legacy as Canada's foremost distance runner continues to be recognized to this day. This new biography series features accessible text, full-colour illustrations, with historical notes and timelines that provide even more information on Tom Longboat's background and incredible accomplishments.

"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. This new picture book biography series features simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustration with speech balloons that bring the story alive. Historical photos and timeline support the narrative."--

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

War is a time of terrible tragedy and great loss. But it is also a time of incredible courage and determination. In this entry in the acclaimed Kids Book of series, Elizabeth MacLeod looks at Canada's battles and wars and at the people who fought in them. From the earliest recorded battles on Canadian soil to Canada's overseas peacekeeping missions today, kids will meet heroic Canadians, learn about the technology of war and read chilling first-person accounts from soldiers on the battlefields. Scattered throughout are guides to museums and historic sites to visit. Visually rich, with illustrations, maps and archival photographs, The Kids Book of Canada at War is a comprehensive summary of an important part of Canadian history.

From the time people first rode horses more than 5,000 years ago, these amazing creatures have changed the way humans live, travel, fight, work, and play. In her captivating storytelling style, Elizabeth MacLeod brings to life six of the most exciting horses that have influenced the course of civilization.

See below for English description. Le 18 janvier 1958, Willie O'Ree est entré dans l'histoire lorsqu'il est devenu le premier Noir à jouer dans la LNH. Il a disputé un total de 45 matchs avec les Bruins de Boston, un exploit remarquable compte tenu des épreuves qu'il a dû surmonter pour y parvenir. Au cours de sa carrière, Willie a souvent dû faire face au racisme, à l'intolérance et aux insultes. De plus, il était aveugle d'un oeil et devait en garder le secret au risque de ne jamais jouer dans la LNH! Toutefois, grâce à son caractère, sa persévérance et son amour du jeu, son séjour avec les Bruins n'était que le début de ses réalisations dans le monde du hockey... Depuis les vingt dernières années, Willie O'Ree est le directeur du développement jeunesse du programme de la diversité de la LNH. En 2018, il a été intronisé au Temple de la renommée du hockey. Jusqu'à ce jour, il continue d'inspirer les jeunes hockeyeurs sur et en dehors de la glace! On January 18, 1958, Willie O'Ree made history when he suited up with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens. O'Ree went on to play a total of 45 games with the Bruins, a remarkable achievement considering all he had to overcome to get there. He was often subjected to racism, bigotry and name-calling. He was blind in one eye -- something he had to keep secret or he'd never play in the NHL. But thanks to his relentless positivity, perseverance and love of the game, Willie's time with the Bruins is only the beginning of his achievements in hockey. For the past twenty years he has served as the NHL's Director of Youth Development and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018, among other achievements. He continues to inspire others on and off the ice. Original title: Scholastic Canada Biography: Meet Willie O'Ree

Les dinosaures étaient-ils intelligents? Quels sons faisaient-ils? Voici les réponses à plus d'une douzaine de questions sur les dinosaures que se posent les enfants et les scientifiques depuis des milliers d'années. Inclut des autocollants dino!

Describes how to create a garden, how to grow houseplants, and also features ideas for nature crafts.

100 things to make us stand up and belt out "O Canada!" From Chris Hadfield to the maple leaf peacekeeping to poutine, and mukluks, tuques, grizzlies, and chinooks, this fast-moving and eye-opening book will give young Canadians plenty to cheer about. Colossal Canada is a wide-ranging round-up of the people, places, animals and events that make us uniquely Canadian. It includes chapters on unforgettable moments in our history, exceptional inventions, monsters and myths, and all of our biggest, best, highest, and most extreme accomplishments. Kids and adults alike will love learning all about their home and native land -- and sharing these fascinating facts with family and friends!

A biography of the brothers responsible for developing the first airplane.

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

"Canadian women have always been groundbreakers. They have made scientific discoveries, set sports records, challenged discrimination and so much more. In this unique look at Canadian history, award-winning children's writer Elizabeth MacLeod juxtaposes today's inspiring women with yesterday's trailblazers who paved the way in that field. The book is organized by profession and includes more than 100 women from science, the arts, sports, politics, activism, law, business and more. The selection of women reflects the country's diversity, with stories of women of colour, Indigenous women, Paralympians and women from the LGBTQ+ community."--