Elizabeth MacLeod
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Publication Date
2013
Language
English
Description
How did King Tut really die? The mystery of the young pharaoh's death is only one of the puzzles that modern science has helped solve. Thanks to forensics—the science of examining physical evidence—we now know that King Tut died of malaria. We also know that stomach cancer, and not arsenic as suspected, killed Napoleon. Seven intriguing stories about historical royal figures whose demise was suspicious, and hard scientific facts about...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press Ltd
Publication Date
2013
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big!
How to Become an Accidental Activist profiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do extraordinary things to help themselves and others.
These activists come from many different backgrounds and a drives to take action.
...Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world, and discover why it's one of the most important things you can do as a citizen. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this book will empower readers to make their voices heard."-- Page [4] of cover.
10) Koalas
Author
Publisher
Grolier
Publication Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical and behavioral characteristics of the Australian koala.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Publication Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
It's amazing but true: there are approximately six hundred million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they are also very helpful. Best known as skilled hunters, they can also predict storms and earthquakes, bring comfort to the sick, and have been known to detect diseases in humans. The love of cats goes back to the ancient Egyptians who worshipped them. Young readers will be fascinated to find out...
