Elizabeth MacLeod
Elizabeth McLeod is the author of many notable Canadian non-fiction titles including Canada Year by Year and the critically acclaimed biographies Alexander Graham Bell: An Inventive Life; Lucy Maud Montgomery: A Writer’s Life; and George Washington Carver: An Innovative Life. She lives in Toronto, Ontario and enjoys reading, swimming, theatre and tap dancing.
Kids Books (3)
Synopsis:
Explore the past, present and future of voting around the world, and why it's one of the most important things we can do as citizens.
In Get Out and Vote!, discover how voting affects everyone's life, what election day looks like, why some people don’t cast a ballot and more. Did you know a ping-pong ball once decided an election or that the government in Ancient Greece voted by shouting? From elections and politics to voter suppression and accessible ballots, there is so much to explore when it comes to voting. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this book will empower young people of all backgrounds to make their voices heard.
Reviews
“Informative and interesting…For readers between ages 9-12, but the information could easily be useful for older readers as well—including adults pursuing ESL who want to learn about the voting process or teachers of civics and citizenship classes. Highly Recommended.”— School Library Connection
“A novel approach to the subject…An excellent primer on the importance of elections. Highly Recommended.”— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This book is part of the Orca Think series.
Additional Information
96 pages | 7.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
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 four minutes, forty-six 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 biography features accessible text, full-colour illustrations, with historical notes and timelines that provide even more information on Tom Longboat’s background and incredible accomplishments.
Educator Information
Recommended ages: 6-10.
Themes/Key Ideas: Biography, Sports, Canada, Indigenous Canadians, Social Topics, Prejudice & Racism.
Additional Information
32 pages
Synopsis:
Voici Tom Longboat, originaire des Six Nations en Ontario, un coureur onondaga renommé dans le monde entier qui a battu les records et brisé les stéréotypes.
En avril 1907, par une journée glaciale et venteuse, Tom Longboat remporte le célèbre marathon de Boston, battant à plate couture une foule de coureurs hors pair. Par la suite, il a pulvérisé record après record et s'est fait des légions d'admirateurs au Canada et dans le monde entier. Mais Tom était bien plus qu'un athlète inspirant : il s'est engagé durant la Première Guerre mondiale et a combattu vaillamment. Tom était aussi un père de famille et un citoyen dévoué. Il n'a pas gagné toutes ses courses, mais il a toujours marché la tête haute.
Durant sa carrière, Tom a toujours pris ses propres décisions… et il a connu le succès par ses propres moyens.
Educator Information
Recommended Ages: 6-10.
Additional Information
32 Pages
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