Banff Library Teen Site - Reading Lists, Non-Fiction

Accidental Discoveries: from laughing gas to dynamite - Verstraete, Larry (Y 507.2 VER) A behind-the-scenes look at great scientific goofs.

According to the Rolling Stones - Loewenstein, Dora/Editor (782.420922 ACC) This casual account of the Stones includes essays by other musicians.

Andy Warhol – Venezia, Mike (J 920 WAR) The poster boy of Pop Art.

Bruce Lee: artist of life - Little, John/Editor (791.43028 LEE) Art in motion.

Calgary Flames: fire on ice - Stewart, Monte (PB NON-FIC S) "Yeah, baby!" Also try: The Official Illustrated NHL History (796.962 PIN)

Canadian Spies: tales of espionage in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II - Douglas, Tom (PB NON-FIC D) A very treacherous job!

Cool Stuff and How It Works – Woodford, Chris (J 603 COO) Curious about the inside scoop on today’s technology and tomorrow’s gadgets?

The Cinema of George Lucas - Hearn, Marcus (791.43092 HEA) He's so much more than Star Wars, as you'll see in this lavish book on Lucas' life.

David Beckham – Harrison, Paul (J 920 BEC) Star-studded soccer celebrity.

Dinosaur Hunters: uncovering the hidden remains of Canada's ancient giants - Murphy-Lamb, Lisa (560.922712) Who found all those big bones?

Disaster! Three real-life stories of survival - Leroe, Ellen (Y 363.124 LER)

Early Voyageurs: the incredible adventures of the fearless fur traders - Savage, Marie (PB NON-FIC S) Rugged outdoorsmen who built a nation.

Figure Skating: a celebration - Smith, Beverley (796.912 SMI) An unbiased history of the stars on ice and the four disciplines of competitive skating.

The Greatest: Muhammad Ali - Myers, Walter D. (796.83 MYE) A legend.

Grey Owl: the curious life of Archie Belaney - Gordon, Irene T. (PB BIO G) The famous spokesman for nature conservation was a fraud!

Guinea Pig Scientists: bold self-experimenters in science and medicine – Dendy, Leslie (Y 616.027 DEN) People have risked their lives for answers!

High adventure: the true story of the first ascent of Everest – Hillary, Sir Edmund (796.522 HIL) The famous mountaineer saw his first mountain at 16!

The History of Castles: fortifications around the world - Gravett, Christopher (623.14 GRA) Find out how and why castles were built.

I Came as a Stranger: the underground railroad - Prince, Bryan (Y 971.004 PRI) The network's history comes alive in these accounts.

In My Hands: memories of a holocaust rescuer - Opdyke, Irene G. (YA PB O) The power to make a difference is in each person's hands.

James Herriot's Animal Stories - Herriot, James (636.089 HER) The funny mishaps of a country vet in England make for cozy reading.

Julia: her life - Spada, James (PB BIO S) She says she never fit as a kid; now get the unauthorized dirt on "Queen of the Screen," Julia Roberts.

Louis Riel: a comic-strip biography - Brown, Chester (971.051 BRO) History has never looked so good, and this graphic novel brings it to life.

Made You Look: how advertising works & why you should know - Graydon, Shari (Y 659.1 GRA) Get a heads-up on the consumer industry.

Pythons Autobiography - The Pythons (791.45092 MON) A sumptuous flying circus "stuffed" with info on all things Monty Python!

Real Gorgeous: the truth about body & beauty - Cooke, Kaz (Y 613.04244 COO) The only thing this book is selling is self-confidence.

Roberta Bondar: exceptional achievements of Canada's first woman astronaut - Dixon, Joan (PB BIO D) What does it take to get into space?

(Sick) A Cultural history of Snowboarding - Howe, Susana (796.9 HOW) Jake Burton himself endorses this record of a rebellious sport and its trends.

Sitting Bull – Roop, Peter (J 920 SIT) Witness the life of a brave Lakota Sioux warrior who tried to protect his people from the changing times.

Soul Surfer: a true story of faith, family, & fighting to get back on the board - Hamilton, Bethany (Y 797.32092 HAM) This competitive teen surfer lost her arm to a giant white shark, but she didn't lose her drive to live.

Spirit Bear: encounters with the white bear of the western rainforest - Russell, Charles (599.78 RUS) The rare Kermode bear is found only in BC.

Teen Spirit: one world, many paths: your guide to spirituality & religion - Raushenbush, Paul B. (Y 200.835 RAU) Rolling Stone magazine said this book "brings the many roads of belief to one destination… peacefully."

Witch-hunt: mysteries of the Salem witch trials - Aronson, Marc (Y 133.4 ARO) A bold look at what can go wrong in society - then, and now.

A Young Dancer's Apprenticeship: on tour with the Moscow City Ballet - Dowd, Olympia (Y 792.8028 DOW) The highs and lows of an artist's life.


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