Download or read book The Big Book of Canada Updated Edition written by Christopher Moore and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous gift book, reference book, and just plain fun-to-read book--updated for Canada's Sesquicentennial. From Nunavut's Barren Lands to the Torngat Mountains of Newfoundland, from Quebec's Saguenay Fjord to the pingos of the Northwest Territories, The Big Book of Canada explores the many fascinating places that make up this vast land. Christopher Moore, one of the country's foremost historians, brings each province and territory to life, drawing together history and politics, the famous and the infamous, the people, places and industries that have defined a nation. The book is lavishly illustrated with more than 140 photographs and 110 original pieces by award-winning artist Bill Slavin.
Download or read book The Big Book of Chic written by Miles Redd and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-24 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally acclaimed interior design sensation Miles Redd is known for his quirky brand of cozy glamour. His unique aesthetic vision is characterized by playful mélanges of high and low, invigorated with whimsical splashes of color and modern gestures. Drawing on inspirations ranging from Richard Avedon fashion photographs to Rene Gruau illustrations, Redd has crafted interiors for a wide array of venues. His Trademark approach to design has brought to life rooms infused with boldness, fantasy, and sophistication. This lavishly illustrated volume will be an inspiration to anyone interested in spirited, eclectic design.
Download or read book The Big Book of Crazy Canadian Trivia written by Pat Hancock and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colossal collection of the most entertaining, outrageous, and completely true facts about Canada! The biggest Crazy Canadian Trivia book ever, this chunky volume includes entries from all four Crazy Canadian Trivia books in one giant, fully updated compendium. Prepare to impress your friends with knowledge about: THE STRANGEST: an outhouse race, a dog with a university diploma, and a Mosquito Appreciation Day THE BIGGEST: the largest ice cream sundae, the longest gum-wrapper chain, and the biggest monument to peace THE BEST: the strongest man in the world, the oldest living person, the world Scrabble champion THE ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE: the day Niagara Falls actually stopped falling And many more fun and fascinating facts about Canada!
Download or read book Canadian Mapping Big Book Gr 4 6 written by and published by On The Mark Press. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alcoholics Anonymous written by Bill W. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 75th anniversary e-book version of the most important and practical self-help book ever written, Alcoholics Anonymous. Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement: Alcoholics Anonymous. This edition not only reproduces the original 1939 text of Alcoholics Anonymous, but as a special bonus features the complete 1941 Saturday Evening Post article “Alcoholics Anonymous” by journalist Jack Alexander, which, at the time, did as much as the book itself to introduce millions of seekers to AA’s program. Alcoholics Anonymous has touched and transformed myriad lives, and finally appears in a volume that honors its posterity and impact.
Download or read book The Big Book of Nature Activities written by Drew Monkman and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The average child can identify over one thousand corporate logos, but only ten native plants or animals—a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. Soaring levels of obesity, high rates of ADHD, feelings of stress and social awkwardness, and "Nature Deficit Disorder" are further unintended consequences of a childhood spent primarily indoors. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium features: Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games, and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America Perfect for families, educators, and youth leaders , The Big Book of Nature Activities is packed with crafts, stories, information and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun. Jacob Rodenburg is the Executive Director of the Camp Kawartha summer camp and outdoor education centre. As well as publishing numerous articles on children, nature and the environment, he has worked in the field of outdoor education for twenty-five years. Drew Monkman is an award-winning environmental advocate, naturalist, and retired teacher. In addition to his weekly nature column, Drew is the author of two season-based nature guides, including Nature's Year.
Download or read book The Big Book of Hockey for Kids Second Edition written by Eric Zweig and published by Scholastic Canada. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out everything there is to know about hockey in this bestselling volume, redesigned, revised and updated! Who are the "Original Six"? How many cities have had their hockey team move . . . only to get a team later on? What are some of the most historic hockey games? How does the salary cap work, anyway? This book looks to answer all those questions and more, equipping the hockey fan with everything they need to know about hockey. From the beginning of the game to the billion dollar industry that it is today, fans will learn the A to Z of hockey. This updated edition includes updates statistics and records, new content about careers in hockey, the latest on equipment, expanded information on women's hockey PLUS twice as many photographs!
Download or read book Big Book of My World written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bursting with colorful pictures, key concepts, first words, favorite things from a young child's world, and interactive games, this is a book for parents and children to explore together. But little ones will also love returning to it on their own! A one-stop, fun shop to give every toddler the best start on the road to learning.
Download or read book Big Book written by and published by HarperCollins Children's Books. This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enormous Twirlywoos Book is as tall as a toddler and full of fun! All aboard the Big Red Boat! Ideal for fans of the hit CBeebies show, every page of this giant board book introduces you to a new theme and a different aspect of the Twirlywoos' world. With masses of detail to pore over and plenty of silliness to laugh at, even the littlest fans will be kept busy for hours.
Download or read book The Big Book of Animals of the World written by Ole Könnecke and published by . This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A large format boardbook of animals from all over the world, illustrated with charm and humour. Each spread in this big book focuses on a continent and features animals unique to that part of the world. A wonderful look at commonand uncommonanimals from around the world.
Download or read book The Big Book of Belonging written by Yuval Zommer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new installment in the popular Big Book series connects young readers from around the world by emphasizing that we all belong to the same planet Earth. The Big Book of Belonging is a timely celebration of all the ways that humans are connected to life on planet Earth. With children at the heart of every beautifully illustrated spread, this book draws parallels between the way humans, plants, and animals live and behave. We all breathe the same air and take warmth from the same sun, we grow, we adapt to the seasons, and we live together in family groups. Readers will be fascinated to learn that instead of using words to communicate, fava beans send chemical messages through their roots, Caribbean reef squid send warnings of danger and even declarations of love by changing color, and that adorable big-eyed primates called tarsiers make calls to one another over the noise of the rainforest that are too high-pitched for predators to hear. By putting children at the heart of the book’s concept, author Yuval Zommer unites readers of the Big Book series from all corners of the world under one banner—of belonging to planet Earth. The book’s gentle message of caring for nature will inspire readers of all ages and encourage a new generation of environmentalists to flourish.
Download or read book The Big Book of Bieber written by Katy Sprinkel and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with Justin Bieber's childhood in Canada, this chronicle pays tribute to the YouTube videos, famous friends, and windswept hair of the pop-star phenomenon. The information offered explores his meteoric rise to fame and what makes this teen heartthrob a music sensation. This comprehensive collection looks at Bieber's relationship with his fans, his love life, his ventures outside of music, and his plans for the future with lavish photographs and in-depth details.
Download or read book The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Including 12 Steps Guides and Prayers written by Bill W. and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Original Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous 1st Edition. The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism. This book describes how the founders, Bill Smith and Dr. Bob recovered from alcoholism through Spiritual Principles. This Edition is Equipped with a Twelve Step Guide & Prayer Section to help other addictions as well, Including Marijuana & Drug addiction, as well as Overeating, Gambling and Sex Addictions. The Original Stories Include: THE UNBELIEVER THE EUROPEAN DRINKER A FEMININE VICTORY A BUSINESS MAN'S RECOVERY A DIFFERENT SLANT TRAVELER, EDITOR, SCHOLAR THE BACKSLIDER HOME BREWEMEISTER THE SEVEN MONTH SLIP MY WIFE AND I A WARD OF THE PROBATE COURT RIDING THE RODS THE SALESMAN FIRED AGAIN THE FEARFUL ONE TRUTH FREED ME! SMILE WITH ME, AT ME A CLOSE SHAVE EDUCATED AGNOSTIC ANOTHER PRODIGAL STORY THE CAR SMASHER HINDSIGHT ON HIS WAY AN ALCOHOLICS WIFE AN ARTISTS CONCEPT THE ROLLING STONE
Download or read book The Great Big Book of Feelings written by Mary Hoffman and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Bks. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book opens with the question: "How are you feeling today?" And this leads on to a spread by spread presentation of a wide range of feelings, including: *Happy * Sad * Excited * Bored * Interested * Angry * Upset * Calm * Silly * Lonely * Scared * Safe *Embarrassed * Shy * Confident * Worried * Jealous * Satisfied The final spread is about Feeling Better because sharing and talking about feelings helps us to feel better. The approach and design follows The Great Big Book of Families, with lots of different children in lots of different situations, brief text captions and questions and plenty of humour to make sure the book is fun. Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith look at feelings in family life, at school and everywhere with the same warmth, wit and sensitivity that they brought to their award- winning The Great Big Book of Families.
Download or read book Big Book of Knowledge written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket-sized yet packed full of facts, this is the perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge. Ever wondered how the roots of a plan can grow through solid rock? Or what life is like on the surface of Venus? Maybe you want to know how long it takes a drop of blood to travel around your body or how a solar power plant works? No matter the question, the Big Book of Knowledge has the answer. Packed with incredible images that show you what others only tell you, this children's book is the perfect resource for curious kids of all ages. When you have this much information at your fingertips, homework will be a breeze!
Download or read book The Big Book of Birds written by Yuval Zommer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The next Big Book in the series introduces young children to some of the most colorful, magnificent, silly, and surprising feathered creatures from around the world. Following up the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue, The Big Book of Birds is a fact-filled tour of the world’s most wonderful winged creatures. Yuval Zommer’s distinctive illustrations show off some of the most colorful, flamboyant, impressive, and wacky birds of the sky. Picture-book charm pairs with informative nonfiction to make a beautiful, large-format title for parents to share with young children and for older children to read by themselves. The book draws in children and parents alike with captivating information about and charming illustrations of hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, puffins, red-crowned cranes, and more. The book also invites young bird-watchers to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird-friendly. The text is chatty, funny, and full of remarkable facts. Yuval Zommer’s illustrations and fresh approach are what make this series feel distinct. His glorious and quirky pictures appeal to young children, who will relish the flighty questions and pithy facts about the most exciting creatures of the sky.
Download or read book The Big Book of Hugs written by Nick Ortner and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barkley the Bear is now ready to continue his family's business, which involves taking care of everyone in the forest. What a job! Barkley worries that he will not be able to provide the care necessary for everyone, but he soon finds out how easy it is to help others, and how much you can get in return. New York Times best-selling author Nick Ortner, along with Alison Taylor, take you on a memorable journey of what's most important in life: Kindness, hugs, and a little bit of work.
