Most Popular Books by Frieda Wishinsky

A comprehensive overview and time line of human history. MacLeod and Wishinsky provide a one-stop source for all the great events, people, and inventions that changed history, from the discovery of fire to the revolutions in the Arab world that are making headlines today.

Billy Whitestone gets the assignment of a lifetime when his school paper sends him to interview Albert Einstein. But though the world-famous physicist loves children, he is also somewhat reluctant to be interviewed. How will Billy win him over?Using child-friendly language and stunning oil paintings to engage young readers, this fictionalized biography offers a vivid account of the life and times, struggles and accomplishments of Albert Einstein - who is revealed as a mischievous and sometimes temperamental student in his own right. Based on archival photographs, Jacques Lamontagne''s artwork draws readers into Einstein''s world, while a handy historical timeline accompanies the story.

Louise pleure. Tous s''v̌ertuent en vain pour la consoler. Daniel, son frr̈e, rentre de l''čole, lui dit "ounga bounga" et le tour est jou.̌ Louise se remet ̉pleure. Tous de dire en vain "ounga bounga". De retour ̉la maison, Daniel lui dit "bonka wonka" et, de nouveau, Louise arrt̊e de pleurer. Une trame amusante, rehaussě des illustrations de Martchenko. [SDM].

Presents wacky food facts, fascinating trivia, superstitions, records, traditions, inventions and more.

Emily and Matt fly back in time to 1858 and help runaway slaves raft across the Niagara River in New York State to freedom in Canada, via the Underground Railroad.

Qu''est-ce qui se cache sous les fissures du trottoir? Des monstres affreux? Un monde tout noir? Ou de drôles de bêtes gentilles comme tout qui rêvent de pouvoir jouer avec nous? À vous de le découvrir dans cet album sur le courage, l''aventure et l''amitié.

Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily''s attic, Matt and Emily have outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands, panned for gold in the Yukon, and seen the Silver Dart soar high in Nova Scotia''s skies. In Pioneer Kids, Emily and Matt arrive on the Canadian Prairies in 1910. They visit a one-room schoolhouse where they try to help a new friend deal with a classroom bully. But when a raging fire erupts, it''s Emily and Matt who need rescuing! In this, the sixth book in the popular Canadian Flyer Adventures series, author Frieda Wishinsky weaves well-researched and accurate historical facts into her compelling, kid-friendly storytelling, while Dean Griffith''s action-packed illustrations situate readers in place and time perfectly. At the end of their adventure Emily and Matt share additional facts about pioneer days, country schools, and prairie fires, and Wishinsky gives additional facts here too, in an informative Q&A format.

Biographies of women who worked to ensure equal rights for all.

A centennial tribute traces the story of the Titanic while describing what life was like aboard the ship and profiles some of its passengers and crew, providing additional coverage of Robert Ballard''s discovery of the wreck in 1985.

The items in a trunk left to her by Uncle Harold transport Lisa back in time where she meets Leif Eriksson, Marco Polo, Florence Nightingale, and other less famous, but equally courageous, people who also changed their worlds.

Emily and Matt find that an old sled belonging to Emily''s great-aunt has magical properties, enabling them to travel back in time and experience life as Arctic explorers in 1577.

Bouncy rhymes chronicle a little girl''s musing as to just what exactly is inside the queen''s purse. the purse made Kay wonder What would a queen need? A bag full of money? A good book to read? Award-winning picture book author Frieda Wishinsky brings her gift of humour to this adorable tale of curious young Kay who can''t help but wonder what the Queen might carry in her purse. Whimsical artwork by Loufane complements and enhances the wit and charm of this royal send-up, as Kay rhymes off all of the outrageous items that just might be contained in that mysterious purse, until -- oops! -- the purse springs open and Kay finds out what''s really inside!

Matt and Emily travel back in time on a magic sled and get a chance to view dinosaurs up close and personal.

Alfie can''t stay out of messy trouble! Alfie tries to stay clean but he is forever making a mess! But wait a second . . . who is Alfie? In this sweet, humorous story, award-winning author Frieda Wishinsky celebrates the value of harmless mischief, the joys of getting dirty, and the bond between a boy and his dog. Kids will delight in a fun twist that makes it clear just who is making the mess! Highlighting the value of friendship, imagination and outdoor play, this fun tale will ring true to the young and the young at heart.

In Where Are You, Bear?, Sophie and her best friend Bear discovered Canada from A to Z. Now, they''re off to explore New York City through nearly twenty pairs of opposites! Sophie can''t wait to see New York, while Bear would much rather they just stay home. Sophie loves speeding around in a taxi cab, but Bear wishes the driver would slow down. Up and down, stop and go, tall and short, and many more opposite pairs are illustrated using iconic New York experiences, buildings, and landmarks. Then, when Sophie spies a window full of new bears in a toy store, Bear begins to worry he is too plain and old to compete with all the city has to offer. He''s proven right temporarily when Sophie forgets him in the toy store, but a helpful young boy and his mother find Bear and return him to Sophie at her hotel. The reunion is a happy one, and Sophie and Bear realize they love each other -- no matter where they are!

Une fillette est fortement intriguée de savoir ce qui se cache dans le sac à main de la reine. Une rencontre inattendue avec cette dernière lui permet d''apprendre son secret ...

Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, two children experience the past firsthand. They find themselves on a Viking expedition in the year 1001. Only the brave can sail with Vikings.

Mabel hates her name and she tries a host of new ones. Then a TV star makes her realise it isn''t so bad. When her friends tell her she looks like a tomato in her red dress she hates that too until she realises it shouldn''t matter what people say.

In troubling times, two very different children find power in friendship and solidarity. Eve Bloom doesn''t like being taunted at school for being a newcomer. This is her home. When Eve notices the same children bullying Mark Nakamura for his Japanese culture, she jumps in to defend him. A fast friendship forms, built on shared stories, loyalty and laughter. When Eve''s family''s business is threatened, and Mark''s father may need to move again to find work, Eve''s clever thinking shows everyone that when friends help one another the whole community is better together. We Belong Here is a story of friendship between a Japanese boy and a Jewish girl in Canada soon after the end of World War II. While the setting is historical, the themes are perennial: the power of friendship, family and community and the strength of solidarity in the face of adversity. It reminds readers that children can take actions that make a true difference.

The time-travelling sled takes Emily and Matt to a remote area where they meet wildlife scientists who are stranded in a snow storm with a sick boy and are missing a dog from their sled team.

Billy Whitestone não consegue acreditar no que está ouvindo quando a editora do jornal da escola lhe diz que ele foi escolhido para entrevistar o famoso cientista. A história desse encontro mágico introduz os jovens leitores ao legado e à vida do cientista ganhador do Prêmio Nobel, professor e grande humanista. Nesta história encantadora, nós aprendemos sobre as espantosas realizações de um cientista cujas ideias mudaram o mundo e também descobrimos que o jovem Albert Einstein demorou para aprender a falar, às vezes era temperamental e um mau aluno, com senso de humor ácido. Como a história acompanha Einstein de sua primeira infância a seus grandes feitos científicos e seu trabalho pela paz, este livro desenha um retrato completo desse grande homem. Uma cronologia dos eventos importantes na vida de Einstein e um sumário abrangente de suas realizações compõem a história. Observações históricas dão ao leitor uma boa compreensão do incrível impacto que tiveram as ideias de Albert Einstein no mundo contemporâneo. Cada página primorosa com ilustrações ricas e evocativas de Jacques Lamontagne, baseadas em fotografias de arquivo, nos leva de volta no tempo para os períodos e lugares em que Einstein viveu. As esplêndidas ilustrações de Lamontagne apareceram em livros de gêneros que vão da fantasia ao histórico.

Emily and Matt travel back in time to 1917 during the Halifax explosion, where they must help a soldier find his lost little sister.

Join Emily and Matt as they travel back in time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, to see life in frontier times in Ontario.

Matt and Emily travel back in time on a magic sled and witness the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Matt and Emily travel back in time on a magic sled and witness Alexander Graham Bell''s Silver Dart airplane fly for the first time.

A picture book that addresses the problem of bossy friends and the struggle to stand up to them -- now in paperback. Sisters Sandy and Carly always play together, but when Lily Jean moves in next door and joins them, everything changes. Now Lily Jean is calling the shots, ordering Carly to be a baby when they play house and a dog when they play king and queen. Can Carly find a way to combat Lily Jean''s bullying ways and turn the tables on her bad behaviour? Frieda Wishinsky''s simple text authentically portrays the world of little girls and their complicated relationships, while Kady MacDonald Denton''s illustrations subtly emphasize the lessons about empathy, loyalty, and fairness.

"La traversée de l''Atlantique va durer six jours. Albert a hâte de visiter Londres et d''assister au concert de la fanfare de l''Armée du salut. Mais neuf heures après le départ de Québec, le voyage tourne à l''horreur. Quelques secondes avant que l''Empress sombre, Albert saute dans les eaux glaciales du fleuve Saint-Laurent. Reverra-t-il sa famille es ses amis?"--Back cover.

Matt and Emily travel back in time to Winnipeg in 1914, where they help feminist leader Nellie McClung put on a play as part of her campaign against Premier Roblin for women''s right to vote in Canada.

Matt and Emily travel back in time on a magic sled and get a chance to experience the Klondike Gold Rush.

Matt and Emily travel back in time aboard their antique red sled to the Titanic on April 14, 1912, just hours before the ship is due to collide with an iceberg, where they attempt to avert the tragedy.

Maggie the cat, having shown her friends the picture of her soon-to-be adopted sister, is upset to hear they think she is ugly and wonders if her parents should pick another kitten to bring home.

Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily''s attic, Matt and Emily have outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands, evaded slave catchers on the Underground Railroad, and seen the last spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway. In Lost in the Snow, Matt and Emily are off to Quebec in the mid-1600s. There they meet Marie, whose father is about to marry one of the filles du roi, the women the King of France is encouraging to go to Quebec to marry settlers. Marie doesn''t want a new mother. Distraught, she stomps out of her house as heavy snow begins to fall. Emily and Matt race out to follow Marie. Can they find her before she''s lost in the snow? In this, the tenth book in the popular Canadian Flyer Adventures series, author Frieda Wishinsky weaves well-researched and accurate historical facts into her compelling, kid-friendly storytelling, while Leanne Franson''s evocative illustrations situate readers perfectly in place and time. At the end of their adventure, Emily and Matt share additional facts about New France and the filles du roi, and Wishinsky gives additional facts here too, in an informative Q&A format.

Emily and Matt travel back in time to 1778 where they encounter giant whales, a potlatch celebration, and the explorer Captain James Cook.

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!

Matt and Emily travel back in time on their magic sled to a ship carrying World War II evacuees immigrating to Canada, where they help two siblings adjust to life in their new home.

"What are your favourite holidays? Read about how people in different countries celebrate their special holidays."--Page 4 of cover.

Mabel learns to appreciate her name and, together with a good friend, finds a way to cope with critical classmates.

Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (Single Book)