Books published by publisher Greystone Books

This book takes readers back to the 17th century, when magic was part of everyday life. Wizards begins in 1655 with 12-year-old Isaac Newton serving as apprentice to an apothecary. He learns to mix healing potions and marvels at the secret powers of nutmeg and dried newts. In this atmosphere of magic and mystery, the determined schoolboy sets out to master the hidden powers that make the universe work.Author Candace Savage describes natural magic, divination, astrology, alchemy, and the dark arts. She also explains how magic and science were interconnected during that era, and how most people saw no distinction between them. The wizards' quest to unlock the secrets of the hidden world leads some, including Newton, into the realm of mathematics and science. These pioneers develop mathematical formulas and calculate the effects of gravity, among other scientific accomplishments. As the book ends in 1693, Newton, now famous for his laws of gravity and thermodynamics, has helped lead the Scientific Revolution.

From their sheets and pillows to their books, fruit, and furniture, nearly everything in Jamie's and Megan's lives has come from nature. Learning to truly understand what surrounds them, they discover that the air they breathe includes water and life-giving gases and that the seeds they find will grow into vegetables. Color illustrations make this simple, stirring story come to life, and the activities and glossaries included for further enrichment help to educate as the story entertains.

Hockey's Top 100 showcases the sport's greatest highlights. Authors Don Weekes and Kerry Banks compiled this honor roll by ranking hundreds of hockey achievements by historical importance, degree of dominance, uniqueness, and longevity. The winners represent the crown jewels in nearly a century of competition, from goalie Glenn Half's ironman feat of playing a mind-boggling 552 consecutive games to Henri Richard's glittering cache of 11 Stanley Cup rings. Dozens of photographs capture the visceral pleasure of these moments.

He's one of the most exciting players in professional hockey, with outstanding speed and skill. In his first season with the NHL, Pavel Bure won the Calder Memorial Trophy as top rookie. Eight years after his debut, the "Russian Rocket" had racked up two 60-goal season and two 100-plus point years, despite absences caused by injuries and contract disputes. Now, an award-winning journalist delves into the mysteries of Bure's life, including what brought him to the West; allegations of involvement with the Russian Mafia; his troubled relationship with his father; the feuds with the media and with the Canucks' management; and his ambivalent attitude towards his intensely adoring fans. It's the story of a remarkable and riveting career--and man.

A very special title for a very special athlete: hockey enthusiasts both young and old will grab this engrossing biography of Mario Lemieux. Wonderfully researched, beautifully written, and most of all, filled with an exciting collection of color action photographs, it captures Lemieux's unique skills throughout his stellar career. When this hockey superstar announced his return to the NHL in December 2000 after a three-year absence, no one doubted that he would once again become the most explosive scorer in the league. No player has anything like his history of spectacular comebacks, from injury and even cancer. And, when he graced hockey once again with his brilliance, he set another new record: not only does he play for the Pittsburgh Penguins, he's also the owner!

"Maybe it was fitting that the best young player in the game scored the goal in overtime. Everyone always talks about passing the torch. He caught it."--Wayne Gretzky, after his final game, about Jaromir JagrHe's Gretzky's heir apparent, a formidable skater with powerful stick-handling skills. 28-year-old right-winger Jaromir Jagr--with an Olympic gold medal, two Stanley Cups, and three NHL scoring championships to his credit--has already shown the hockey world that he's the best. Young hockey fans will love hearing how Jagr came to dominate the sport: the trick he used to developed his strong stride (with no fancy equipment!); the earliest games he played; how he gained international fame, and the secrets of his success. Breathtaking photos capture this superstar in action.

Streak down the ice just like hockey's best players! What do Pavel Bure, Sergei Fedorov, Jeremy Roenick, Bret Hedican, and Teemu Selanne have in common? Agility, balance, control, and most important: quickness and power. In other words, they are all simply great skaters--and you can be too, with the lavishly illustrated and detailed guide for kids. 8-12 year-olds will master the five components of superb skating through proper stance, the right footwork, and improved core strength. Learn to control edges, accelerate through tight turns and crossovers, add power to stops and starts, and improve leg extension and recovery. All these increase your velocity, and with the added strength, stride length, and correct technique, it's easier to cover the ice and make the plays. Full-color photos of NHL superstar skaters accompany the instructions and tips. It's the one-stop how-to manual for both players and coaches!

One minute slim, attractive Katie has her eye on the good looking new boy, Rick. The next, her friends have dumped her and – even worse – they’re calling her ‘weighty Katie’ behind her back because of her sudden, extreme weight gain.Katie’s dad thinks sarcasm will encourage his princess to ‘lose the bulge’, while Mr Balls, the tactless P.E. teacher prescribes high doses of ridicule and exercise to change her.But the truth is that only one person can really change Katie’s life…A sharp, witty story that will make you cringe, laugh out loud and think twice about how you treat the ‘big’ issues.

Did you know thousands of microscopic parasites live on your forehead? That you're breathing dinosaur breath? Through fascinating facts and fables, colorful cartoons, lively photographs, and dynamic illustrations, youngsters learn about our connection to Earth. They'll find out that we and every other living thing are swimming in "air soup," and that the human body is almost 70 percent water.A discussion of "fire power" explains the importance of the sun and how energy continuously cycles from plants to animals. From the tragedy of extinction to practical ways kids can help the environment, this fun and informative guide will change forever how children think about Planet Earth.

On an island where Health & Safety has become a smothering security blanket, life has become intolerable for three friends living within the sea walls that separate them from the outside world. In a bid to escape their overprotected lives Connor, Lisa and John struggle to evade the Department of Health and Safety (DHS). As they head for the mainland, one of them carries an explosive secret that could blow the lid off the lies they’ve been fed for years. The DHS want them, dead or alive!