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Who? What?
Students in Grades 7 & 8
10 Canadian non-fiction books
How to Participate?
Read some books!
chose Non-Voting or Voting (or both!) for prizes
At Home Learning Update:
At Home Learning Update:
The due date for Forest of Reading has been extended! Read at least 5 Yellow Cedar books before May 22nd. Be sure to fill out a question for each book. Voting will take place online....more on that later!
Non-Voting Participation
Non-Voting Participation
Bonus!
1 book = Talk to Mme. Oesch about the book you’ve both read, get her to initial your bookmark and enter in a draw to win a prize
3 books = Show your bookmark to Mme. Oesch with 3 books initialed and choose a free book!
10 books = Read all 10 books in a category and answer a question for each to earn a special prize
Voting Participation
Voting Participation
Bonus!
3 books = Answer 3 questions and you'll be entered into the Grade 7 vs. Grade 8 ice cream sundae competition
5 books = Answer a question for 5 different Yellow Cedar books and you'll be qualified to vote!
10 books = Read all 10 Yellow Cedar books and answer a question for each to earn a special prize
How to Vote?
you must read at least 5 books by May 22nd
you must complete a question for each book you read by clicking below
Mme. Oesch will have ballots at the end of April
111 Trees: How One village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl
111 Trees: How One village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl
Written by Rina Singh & Marianne Ferrer
In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism.
Chasing Bats and Tracking Rats: Urban Ecology, community Science, and How We Share Our Cities
Chasing Bats and Tracking Rats: Urban Ecology, community Science, and How We Share Our Cities
Written by Cylita Guy
Cylita Guy shows how studying urban wildlife can help us make cities around the world healthier for all of their inhabitants. In the process, Guy reveals how social injustices like racism can affect not only how scientists study city wildlife, but also where urban critters are likelier to thrive.
Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees
Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees
Written by Jen Sookfong Lee
In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and happiness.
In the Dark: The Science of What Happens at Night
In the Dark: The Science of What Happens at Night
Written by Lisa Deresti Betik & Josh Holinaty
Ever wonder what happens when you go to sleep at night? Discover all that's still going on in the world after dark, in this intriguing, fact-packed introduction to the science of night. What happens when we go to sleep at night? Now young readers can find out, in this entertaining exploration of the science of night. Nocturnal animals are hunting for food. Plants are using math! to conserve their overnight energy. Celestial objects only visible after dark are shining brightly in the night sky. Even our own bodies and brains are still working to keep us healthy! Amazing as it is, the world doesn't stop just because we've closed our eyes.
The International Day of the Girl: Celebrating Girls Around the World
The International Day of the Girl: Celebrating Girls Around the World
Written by Jessica Dee Humphreys
Nine stories inspired by the real-life experiences of girls from all over the globe, including gender-based violence, illiteracy, lack of access to technology, sanitation, nutritional disparity, and child marriage.
It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food into Fuel
It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food into Fuel
Written by Dr. Jennifer Gardy
Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right? But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That's where your digestive system-also known as your gut-works its magic. Dr. Jennifer Gardy takes stomach-turning detours to investigate the science behind burps, barfs, and farts, proving that learning about the wonderful world of your gut-takes guts!
Mad for Ads: How Advertising Gets (and Stays) in Our Heads
Mad for Ads: How Advertising Gets (and Stays) in Our Heads
Written by Erica Fyvie
The book covers the components of an advertising campaign, from slogans to logos, and the many ways marketers seek to influence behavior, from tapping into fears to using psychological pricing. It then brings these techniques and tools to life by taking readers through the creation of two fictional advertising plans.
The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures
The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures
Written by Christian Allaire
As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he sought out for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that—because clothes are never just clothes. Men’s heels are a statement of pride in the face of LGTBQ+ discrimination, while ribbon shirts honor Indigenous ancestors and keep culture alive. Allaire takes the reader through boldly designed chapters to discuss additional topics like cosplay, make up, hijabs, and hair, probing the connections between fashion and history, culture, politics, and social justice.
This Is Your Brain On Stereotypes:How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
This Is Your Brain On Stereotypes:How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
Written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi & Drew Shannon
An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help us be less biased. From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and label the world around us --- a skill that's crucial for our survival. But, as adolescents are all too aware, there's a tremendous downside: when we do this to groups of people it can cause great harm. Here's a comprehensive introduction to the science behind stereotypes that will help young people make sense of why we classify people, and how we can change our thinking. It covers the history of identifying stereotypes, secret biases in our brains, and how stereotypes affect our sense of self. Most importantly, it covers current research into how science can help us overcome our biases, offering hope for a future where stereotypes are less prevalent and the world is more fair for everyone.
Wild Outside: Around The World With Survivorman
Wild Outside: Around The World With Survivorman
Written by Andrew P. Barr
From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud’s passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet’s most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that adventure awaits everywhere—whether in a jungle or a city park. Andrew P. Barr’s dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement alongside photos of Survivorman’s adventures.Report abuse