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Series: Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature Electronic book text, EPUB Margriet Ruurs 9781459819931 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Nov 13, 2018

Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare. Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him and became one of Canada's most famous artists. Using Robert's own personal photographs, sketches and artwork, author Margriet Ruurs weaves a simple... + Read More
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Series: Everyday Kitchen For Kids 100 Amazing Savory and Sweet Recipes Your Children Can Really Make Electronic book text, EPUB Jennifer Low 9781770501669 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Aug 16, 2012

From the author of the international bestseller Kitchen for Kids comes an all-new cookbook that encourages kid power in the kitchen. Everyday Kitchen for Kids makes every kind of recipe possible for when kids feel like cooking. The “re-engineered” cooking methods in the recipes help kids make amazing dishes they couldn’t make otherwise. And with Everyday Kitchen for Kids, it’s safety first all the way. None of the methods call for sharp knives, stovetop cooking or small motorized appliances. All the recipes are kid tested and approved, and acco... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure Two Hundred Years of Hope and Despair third edition Electronic book text, EPUB Mark Reynolds 9781459407930 $7.95 HISTORY Age (years) from 11 - 18 Jan 12, 2014

In the summer of 1795, a teenager was exploring a tiny island in Nova Scotia's Mahone Bay when he came across a curious depression in the ground. Driven by visions of lost pirate treasure, he later returned to the spot with shovels, pickaxes, and two friends. The trio began to dig, and in so doing launched what would become one of the most famous treasure hunts of all time. For over 200 years, the baffling mysteries of the Oak Island treasure have captured countless imaginations they have also been the cause of bitter rivalries, dashed hopes, a... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories The Quest for the Northwest Passage Exploring the elusive route through Canada's Arctic waters Electronic book text, EPUB L.D. Cross 9781552777893 $7.95 HISTORY Age (years) from 11 - 18 Dec 15, 2011

For centuries, Europeans sought the elusive Northwest Passage that would link Europe to the Far East and China. Early visitors to Canada's northern coasts included Viking sailors and Basque whalers. Then came the prominent explorers -- John Cabot, Vasco da Gama, Martin Frobisher and Sir John Franklin. Now that global warming threatens to melt much of the Arctic ice cap, conflict over the Northwest Passage and the resource riches of the Arctic is intensifying.
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Series: Amazing Stories True-Life Adventures of Canada's Bush Pilots Electronic book text, EPUB Bill Zuk 9781459407756 $7.95 HISTORY Age (years) from 11 - 18 Sep 01, 2014

Bush pilots haul cargo to remote reserves along the West Coast of Canada. They ferry big-game hunters to base camps and fly-in fishermen to remote lodges. They take nature photographers to scenic vistas and archaeological explorers to their latest dig. Bush pilots and the planes they have flown are an exciting part of Canada's aviation history. In his latest book Bill Zuk brings their exploits and adventures alive. With detailed descriptions of their planes, and stories of their daring and their bravery, he evokes our admiration for these enter... + Read More
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Series: 10 Plants That Shook the World Electronic book text, PDF Gillian Richardson 9781554515202 $12.95 Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 01, 2013

Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in our world's history. Discover how: - Countries went to war to control trade centers for pepper - A grass called papyrus became the first effective tool for sharing knowledge through writing - Europeans in the 1600s cut down rainforests to grow sugar, contributing to soil erosion - Cotton improved the livelihoods of a few, but caused unthinkable suffering f... + Read More
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Series: 5 Animals 5 Elephants Electronic book text, PDF Rob Laidlaw 9781554558568 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Jun 10, 2014

5 Elephants tells the stories of five famous elephants, some heartbreaking and some hopeful. Meet Echo, who thrived in her natural environment, Lucy, who lives alone in a Canadian zoo and Tarra, an entertainment elephant who is now living out her days at a sanctuary. You'll also discover why Tusko, a travelling entertainment elephant, had such a tragic life, and you'll meet Thandora, a zoo elephant who was given a new life in the wild.
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Series: 50 Body Questions A Book That Spills Its Guts Electronic book text, EPUB Tanya Lloyd Kyi 9781554516148 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 Feb 18, 2014

Unbelievable facts about an amazing specimen—YOU! Most of us eat, run, or sleep without thinking about it. But our bodies are masterful machines of intricate design that perform amazing feats daily. The fifth book in Annick’s successful 50 Questions series guides readers through the details of how our bodies function, from the miracles of genetics, to immune cells shaped like sea monsters. With her engaging, lucid style, Lloyd Kyi incorporates recent scientifc research to explain our body’s complex workings. Kids will love fnding the answers... + Read More
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Series: 50 Questions 50 Burning Questions A Sizzling History of Fire Electronic book text, PDF Tanya Lloyd Kyi 9781554513994 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 01, 2010

If we took time to examine the flames in our world—fires that have built civilizations, sparked entire religions, and literally changed the surface of the Earth—can you imagine how many questions we would have? The 50 questions in this book may be just the beginning, but they will intrigue and excite young readers. From the question of “Who’s for dinner?” (before mastering fire, humans were more likely to be prey than predators), to “Who were the first firefighters?” (Romans over 2,000 years ago), to “Why don’t firewalkers get toasted feet?” (... + Read More
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Series: 50 Questions 50 Climate Questions A Blizzard of Blistering Facts Electronic book text, PDF Peter Christie 9781554515165 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 01, 2012

Climate is a hot topic. Turns out, it’s been a major mover and shaker since time began. Climate has made it possible for new species to evolve, yet has wiped out others. We might not think about it this way, but it has a hand in determining where we live, what we do, and how well we survive. The fourth book in Annick’s highly engaging 50 Questions series gives readers the answers to earth-shattering questions such as “How big was the wallop that KO’d T. rex?” (Huge! Scientists believe a Manhattan-sized asteroid killed off dinosaurs by creating... + Read More
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Series: 50 Questions 50 Poisonous Questions A Book With Bite Electronic book text, PDF Tanya Lloyd Kyi 9781554514007 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 01, 2011

It’s a toxic world out there. Poisonous snakes, toxic herbicides, noxious fumes — poisons in one form or another are all around us. An innocent-looking flower may be lethal, and smog can make it impossible to breathe. Poisons can be the death of us, but they can also cure disease. The second book in Annick’s 50 Questions series provides answers to many intriguing questions, such as: • Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? No, douse it with vinegar! • Why was the Mad Hatter mad? From working with mercury nitrate. • Can venomous lizards cure diab... + Read More
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Series: 50 Questions 50 Underwear Questions A Bare-All History Electronic book text, PDF Tanya Lloyd Kyi 9781554513987 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 01, 2011

Most of us take our underwear for granted, but throughout history our undies have revealed a lot about who we are (king or peasant), how we work (in fields or factories) or the shapes we value (manly calves or tiny waists). The third book in Annick’s 50 Questions series tackles questions such as “What’s that smell?” (Medieval Europeans thought bathing made you sick) and “Did boxers arrive in the Nick of time?” (When blue jean model Nick Kamen stepped out of his denims to reveal his boxers, sales of the underwear soared.) Underwear has played ... + Read More
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Series: A Beginner's Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars Electronic book text, PDF Maria Birmingham 9781771472319 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 01, 2015

Is it possible to live forever? People have been trying to figure out a way to escape mortality since, well, forever. This book takes readers on a fast-paced tour of several wacky and wise methods humans have used to try prolonging their lives, from ancient immortality elixirs and quests for a fountain of youth to modern-day research into cryogenics and robotics. Touching on folklore from around the world, famed literary immortals and studies of animals that seem unaffected by aging, the book delves into topics as diverse as genetics, religi... + Read More
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Series: A Change of Heart Electronic book text, EPUB Alice Walsh 9781771083720 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9 May 30, 2016

Finally, the remarkable story of honourary Newfoundlander Lanier Phillips is available for young children in this heartwarming picture book.A young African American and the son of sharecroppers, Lanier Phillips escapes the violence, racism, and segregation of his Georgia home by joining the navy during the Second World War. But tragedy strikes the USS Truxtun one February night off the southeastern coast of Newfoundland, and Lanier is the lone Black survivor of the terrible shipwreck. Covered in oil when he arrives onshore, the community?s kind... + Read More
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Series: A Stranger at Home A True Story Electronic book text, PDF Christy Jordan-Fenton 9781554514182 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 01, 2011

Traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic, 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak can hardly contain her excitement. It’s been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers. Coming ashore, Margaret spots her family, but her mother barely recognizes her, screaming, “Not my girl.” Margaret realizes she is now marked as an outsider. And Margaret is an outsider: she has forgotten the language and stories of her people, and she can’t even stomach the food her mother prepares. However, Margaret g... + Read More
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Series: Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books ABC Animals for Kids age 1-3 (Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books) Electronic book text, EPUB Dayna Martin 9781772260533 $0.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 Jun 11, 2015

This book introduces the ABCs and develops early language skills using images of animals that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children identify all of their ABCs before preschool.
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Series: Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books Actions for Kids age 1-3 (Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books) Electronic book text, EPUB Dayna Martin 9781772260588 $0.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 Jun 15, 2015

This book introduces basic actions and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children identify and name different actions before preschool.
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Series: We Thought of It Africans Thought of It Amazing Innovations Electronic book text, PDF Bathseba Opini 9781554514014 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 01, 2011

Did you know that aloe vera — now found in countless products, including sunscreens and soaps — was first used by Africans? They ground it into powder and used it to treat burns and other skin conditions, and hunters used it to disguise their scent from animals. They also used the nutritious oil from the fruit of the oil palm tree in everything from cooking to medicines to wine. And the marimba, better known to us as the xylophone, is believed to have originated 700 years ago in Mali. Other unique African innovations include the technique of ba... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets All In Electronic book text, EPUB Monique Polak 9781552775981 $8.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Feb 15, 2013

Todd Lerner's never been much of a student, but he's got plenty of street smarts and he's a mean poker player. Todd's always had a thing for Claire, the most beautiful girl in grade eleven -- but Claire likes nice things. If Todd wants to date her, he'll need cash and plenty of it. Soon, a weekly poker game turns into a costly and dangerous obsession, and Todd's luck begins to change. Inspired by true events, All In journeys into the high-stakes worlds of gambling, addiction, and fraud.
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Series: Almost Home The Sinking of the S. S. Caribou Electronic book text, EPUB Jennifer Morgan 9781550813968 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 15 Oct 31, 2012

In the early hours of October 14, 1942, under cover of darkness, the German submarine U-69 torpedoed and sank the passenger ferry SS Caribou off the southwest coast of Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Now, seventy years later, writer and artist Jennifer Morgan recreates that eventful night in full colour. These vivid illustrations, in comic book form, bring the history and aftermath of the Caribou’s final voyage to life for a whole new generation of readers.
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Series: The Women's Hall Of Fame Series Amazing Women Athletes Electronic book text, EPUB Jill Bryant 9781926739038 $6.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Jan 01, 2001

This collection features ten women from around the world, all amazing athletes who have gone the distance in their own way. The book profiles the largely forgotten Olympian, Bobbie Rosenfeld, considered by many experts to be Canada's most accomplished fem
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Series: An Inuksuk Means Welcome Electronic book text, PDF Mary Wallace 9781771472234 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Nov 01, 2015

An inuksuk is a stone landmark that different peoples of the Arctic region build to leave a symbolic message. Inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) can point the way, express joy, or simply say: welcome. A central image in Inuit culture, the inuksuk frames this picture book as an acrostic: readers will learn seven words from the Inuktitut language whose first letters together spell INUKSUK. Each word is presented in English and in Inuktitut characters, with phonetic pronunciation guides provided. The words and their definitions give a sense of th... + Read More
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Series: Animals That Changed the World Electronic book text, PDF Keltie Thomas 9781554514205 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 01, 2010

From furry felines to hard-working horses, animals have had a tremendous impact on world history. For example, rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, goats may have been the first to discover coffee and, thanks to camels, people were able to survive for long periods in the desert and open up trade routes between Europe and Asia. However, animals can also be destructive. Mosquitoes spread deadly diseases — and may even have killed Alexander the Great. Some animals have changed t... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Annaleise Carr How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer Electronic book text, EPUB Annaleise Carr 9781459406339 $8.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Mar 11, 2014

Over eight months worth of planning, hundreds of hours of hard physical training, amassing a team of dedicated crewmates, approaching sponsors and collecting donations -- and finally, swimming for twenty-seven hours across the cold, rough waters of Lake Ontario. Why would a fourteen-year-old girl take on such a challenge? For Annaleise Carr, the motivation came not from a desire for glory. Her ultimate quest was to raise money for her new friends at Camp Trillium, a charity that provides a camping experience for kids with cancer. What kept her ... + Read More
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Series: Arctic Sky Electronic book text, PDF Vladyana Krykorka 9781554514045 $4.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 01, 2011

Vladyana Krykorka brings the arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. This board book focuses on a particular aspect of arctic wildlife — often showing a mother with her young — and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. ARCTIC SKY introduces young readers to birds, such as swooping owls and graceful, gliding swans.
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Series: Arctic Land Electronic book text, PDF Vladyana Krykorka 9781554514021 $4.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 01, 2011

Vladyana Krykorka brings the arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. This board book focuses on a particular aspect of arctic wildlife — often showing a mother with her young — and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. ARCTIC LAND introduces young readers to mammals, such as the musk ox and arctic hare.
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Series: Arctic Sea Electronic book text, PDF Vladyana Krykorka 9781554514038 $4.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 01, 2011

Vladyana Krykorka brings the arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. This board book focuses on a particular aspect of arctic wildlife — often showing a mother with her young — and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. ARCTIC SEA introduces young readers to marine animals, such as the narwhal and beluga whale.
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Series: The Women's Hall of Fame Series Astonishing Women Artists Electronic book text, EPUB Heather Ball 9781926739045 $6.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Jan 01, 2007

Discover the lives of women artists from the 16th century to the present day, such as the early feminist Artemisia Gentileschi, the adventurous Emily Carr, the flamboyant Frida Kahlo, and the brilliant Georgia O’Keeffe.
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Series: Atlantic Animal ABC Electronic book text, EPUB Angela Doak 9781771084727 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2 May 05, 2017

From Atlantic puffin to zooplankton, with lots of wild Atlantic Canadiana in between--like lobster, brown bat, moon jellyfish, porcupine, and more--Atlantic Animal ABCs is the perfect introduction for young ones to the region's wildlife.With vibrant paper collage illustrations, Angela Doak's whimsical animal interpretations are a great teaching tool for introducing baby to alphabet and animals all at once, and leave lots of room for play!
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Series: Baseballogy Supercool Facts You Never Knew Electronic book text, EPUB Kevin Sylvester 9781554517091 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 01, 2015

The most unusual baseball facts you’ll ever find! Whether they are die-hard baseball fans or casual spectators, readers will be captivated by this collection of fascinating, little-known facts about the game. For example, did you know that the yarn in a single baseball is long enough to nearly reach the top of the Empire State Building? With lots of humorous, colorful illustrations, charts, and graphs, Baseballogy explores such diverse topics as the materials used to make the balls (including fish eyes, once used for the core!) and freak injur... + Read More
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Series: Be a Beach Detective Electronic book text, EPUB Peggy Kochanoff 9781771082686 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9 May 19, 2015

Can anything eat prickly sea urchins? Can dead jellyfish still sting you? Why does water squirt up when you walk along the beach? Biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving beach mysteries. From the puzzling tidal life of barnacles to the stunning variety of seaweeds, Kochanoff dives deep into our coastal habitats and comes up with an entertaining and enlightening look at life by the ocean. Full of fascinating facts and surprising solutions, Be a Beach Detective is the perfect book... + Read More
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Series: Be a Night Detective Solving Mysteries of Twilight, Dusk, and Nightfall Electronic book text, EPUB Peggy Kochanoff 9781771084734 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9 May 11, 2017

Why are moths drawn to light at night? Why do some flowers only bloom under the moon? Are stars really falling from the sky?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries after dark. From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be a Wilderness Detective and Hackmatack-nominated Be a Beach Detective comes a new adventure full of fascinating facts. From tiny cicadas in the grass and skunks digging in your backyard, to the Northern Lights dancing in the sky, Kochanoff shine... + Read More
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Series: Be a Pond Detective Solving the Mysteries of Lakes, Swamps, and Pools Electronic book text, EPUB Peggy Kochanoff 9781771083959 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 9 Apr 15, 2016

Do dragonflies bite? What is the difference between a frog and a toad? Are leeches dangerous?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving pond mysteries. From the life cycle of mosquitoes to the many uses and varieties of pond plants, Kochanoff takes young readers on an entertaining and enlightening tour of life in and around a freshwater pond. Full of detailed illustrations and clear answers to creative questions, Be a Pond Detective is the perfect way to discover the nature myster... + Read More
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Series: Be a Wilderness Detective Electronic book text, EPUB Peggy Kochanoff 9781771080132 $1.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 03, 2013

Why is that tree lumpy? How do insects stay alive in the winter? What are tides, anyway?In Be a Wilderness Detective, biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these and many more questions. With simple language and beautifully accurate paintings, Kochanoff walks young readers through many nature puzzles, including identifying different types of animal poop and understanding how maple trees can be tapped without being harmed. Clear, precise, and engaging, Be a Wilderness Detective is the perfect book for budding naturalists—and it will also ... + Read More
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Series: Because I am a Girl I Can Change the World Electronic book text, EPUB Rosemary McCarney 9781927583456 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Oct 11, 2014

Rosemary McCarney, President and CEO of Plan International Canada, has followed up the her popular picture book Every Day is Malala Day with a book for middle grade readers, also inspired by her international development work. Working with Plan, Rosemary helped craft its Because I am a Girl global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls' rights, and lift millions of girls out of poverty, and helped lead the charge for the United Nations to declare October 11th the "International Day of the Girl" - a day each year to recognize and adv... + Read More
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Series: Behind the Badge Crimefighters Through History Electronic book text, EPUB Ed Butts 9781554516766 $0.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 23, 2014

Buckle up for true stories of the chiefs, strongmen, and outlaws who kept the peace. Where did the concept of policing originate? Who fought crime in ancient civilizations like those of Greece and Rome? How did the monarchs of the Middle Ages keep the countryside free of bandits? Why were the frontier towns of the American West policed by gunfighters? The truth will surprise you! In parts of the prehistoric world, young warriors took turns enforcing community laws. During the Ottoman Empire, the sultan's police acted as spies, bodyguards, exe... + Read More
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Series: Beyond Bullets A photo journal of Afghanistan Electronic book text, PDF Rafal Gerszak 9781554514052 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Aug 01, 2011

Award-winning photographer Rafal Gerszak spent a year embedded with the American military in Afghanistan, where he used his camera to document everyday life in the war-torn country. While there, he developed a deep affection for the land and its people, and he later returned on his own. Despite the dangers around him, he continued taking photos, exposing the plight of that besieged country. Framed by journal entries that relate his experiences on two levels—as a foreigner looking for a deeper connection to a country that has stirred him, and a... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Big League Dreams Baseball Hall of Fame's first African-Canadian, Fergie Jenkins Electronic book text, EPUB Richard Brignall 9781459406155 $8.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 11 - 18 Oct 30, 2013

This is a history of black major league baseball players and the crumbling of the colour barrier in sport, and the story of how Fergie Jenkins rose to the top to become Canada's first inductee into the American Baseball Hall of Fame. Fergie Jenkins grew up in the era when Jackie Robinson became the first black man to play major league baseball, and Willie O'Ree became the first black NHL player. Inspired by these professional athletes, and with doors now opening for young men like himself, Fergie went on to have a remarkable career in major lea... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Big Train The Legendary Ironman of Sport, Lionel Conacher Electronic book text, EPUB Richard Brignall 9781552778784 $8.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 11 - 18 Mar 16, 2011

Lionel Conacher excelled at football, hockey, baseball, boxing, wrestling, and lacrosse. He taught himself how to play and he worked hard, and it paid off. He supported his struggling family, never giving up or letting people down. He was given the nickname Big Train because he was unstoppable on the football field when he ran through the opposition. In 1921 Conacher joined the Toronto Argonauts, and in 1926 he played professional baseball for the Toronto Maple Leafs. After retiring from sports, Conacher was elected to the Canadian House of Com... + Read More
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Series: Bobbie Rosenfeld The Olympian Who Could Do Everything Electronic book text, EPUB Anne Dublin 9781926739090 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Jan 01, 2004

Sportswriters agree that Bobbie Rosenfeld may be Canada’s greatest female athlete of the twentieth century. But her popularity was due to more than athletic brilliance; she was admired for her honesty and sense of fair play.
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Series: Bodyguards! From Gladiators to the Secret Service Electronic book text, PDF Ed Butts 9781554514960 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jul 12, 2012

We might think of bodyguards as a modern concept, but they’ve been around since ancient times. The rich, the powerful, the famous, and the infamous have all placed their safety in the hands of bodyguards. From Caesar’s Praetorian Guard to Japanese samurai warriors to Wild West outlaws, bodyguards have played a vital role. They’ve even changed the course of history. There are notorious bodyguards who protect gangsters from the police and those who are paid to shield celebrities from the paparazzi, while others escort children in danger of being... + Read More
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Series: Bones Never Lie How Forensics Helps Solve History's Mysteries Electronic book text, PDF Elizabeth MacLeod 9781554515226 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 05, 2013

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 crime-solving techniques make each event seem like an episode of CSI rather than a history lesson. Kids will... + Read More
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Series: Branded by the Pink Triangle 1st edition Electronic book text, EPUB Ken Setterington 9781926920979 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Apr 15, 2013

A history of the persecution of gay men by the Nazi regime during the Holocaust. When the Nazis came to power in Europe, the lives of homosexuals came to be ruled by fear as raids, arrests, prison sentences and expulsions became the daily reality. When the concentration camps were built, homosexuals were imprisoned along with Jews. The pink triangle, sewn onto prison uniforms, became the symbol of their persecution. This book combines historical research with first-person accounts and individual stories to bring this time to life for readers. F... + Read More
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Series: Orca Footprints Brilliant! Shining a light on sustainable energy Electronic book text, EPUB Michelle Mulder 9781459805200 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 01, 2015

Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagination and innovation: the world changes for the better! Kids in Mexico help light up their houses by playing soccer, and in the Philippines, pop-bottle skylights are improving the quality of life for thousands of families. Full of examples of unusual (and often peculiar) power sources, Brilliant! encourages kids to look around for new and sustainable ways to light... + Read More
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Series: Up Close With Animals Buzz About Bees 1st edition Electronic book text, PDF Kari-Lynn Winters 9781554558780 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 22, 2013

Imagine a world without bees. Not only would it be less colourful - with fewer wildflowers and flowering plants - it would be less fruitful as well. A world without bees would mean a world where the food supply would be significantly diminished. Global bee researcher Laurence Packer estimates that bees are responsible for 1/3 of our food supply.
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Champion for Health How Clara Hughes fought depression to win Olympic gold Electronic book text, EPUB Richard Brignall 9781459410817 $7.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Feb 12, 2016

Clara Hughes has won multiple medals in both summer and winter Olympic Games. As a cyclist and speed skater, Clara pushed through pain to get to the finish line, trying to have her best race every day. Few knew that the same determination and focus were also needed to fight her own personal battles. Abusing drugs and alcohol from her early teens, Clara used sport to turn her life around in a few short months. But after becoming one of the world's top athletes, her world came apart as her depression threatened to rob her of her Olympic dreams. C... + Read More
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Series: Child of Dandelions Electronic book text, EPUB Shenaaz Nanji 9781926739939 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 13 Sep 01, 2008

It is 1972, and fifteen-year-old Sabine enjoys a comfortable life as the daughter of Indian parents living in Uganda. But her world is turned upside down when the country’s military President, General Idi Amin, declares Indians must be “weeded out” of the country in ninety days. At first, Sabine does not believe that as Indians born in Uganda they will be forced to leave their beloved home. It all seems so unfair. But as the countdown continues, Sabine’s eyes are opened to the poverty and hostility around her. She begins to realize that she has... + Read More
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Series: Children of War Electronic book text, EPUB Deborah Ellis 9781554980086 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) to 12 Mar 01, 2009

USBBY Outstanding International Books Honor List In this book, Deborah Ellis turns her attention to the most tragic victims of the Iraq war -- Iraqi children. She interviews young people, mostly refugees living in Jordan, but also a few who are trying to build new lives in North America. Some families have left Iraq with money; others are penniless and ill or disabled. Most of the children have parents who are working illegally or not at all, and the fear of deportation is a constant threat. Ellis provides an historical overview and brief expla... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks China Clipper Pro football's first Chinese-Canadian player, Normie Kwong Electronic book text, EPUB Richard Brignall 9781552775264 $8.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Feb 22, 2012

Normie Kwong's parents immigrated to Canada from China in the early 1900s. For them, and many other Asian immigrants, moving meant having to face both the government's anti-Asian policies and society's attitude of Chinese exclusion. But Normie overcame it all and, despite his small stature, in 1948 he became the youngest footballer ever to play in a Grey Cup game. Nicknamed the "China Clipper" as a nod to both his Chinese heritage and his record-setting speed on the football field, Kwong went on to become a hero and popular sports role model f... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Choice of Colours The pioneering African-American quarterbacks who changed the face of football Electronic book text, EPUB John Danakas 9781552778944 $8.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 17 Mar 16, 2011

Until a mere generation ago, black football players were largely unproven as quarterbacks since they were excluded from a position that demanded strategic thinking instead of brute force. So, talented players headed north, rising to stardom in Canada. John Danakas profiles the pioneering athletes who donned new team colours and changed their sport.[Fry Reading Level - 4.8
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Series: City Critters Wildlife in the Urban Jungle Electronic book text, EPUB Nicholas Read 9781459803237 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 01, 2012

When we think of wild animals, we don't immediately associate them with the cities we live in. But a closer look soon reveals that we share our urban environment with a great many untamed creatures. Heavily illustrated and full of entertaining and informative facts, City Critters examines how and why so many wild animals choose to live in places that, on first glance at least, seem contrary to their needs. How do those deer, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, coyotes, crows, gulls and geese – not to mention the alligators, eagles, otters and snakes –... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Deal With It Cliques Deal With It Deal with it using what you have inside Electronic book text, EPUB Kat Mototsune 9781552775462 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 Jan 01, 2015

As long as there have been girls in schools, there have been cliques -- a particularly malicious and subtle form of bullying that isn't always recognized for what it is. And with the growing role of social media, their mean-spirited goals have only become easier to achieve. Cliques: Deal with it using what you have inside, the latest book in the Deal With It series, offers young readers up-to-date discussions about: distinguishing groups from cliques, inclusion/exclusion, gossip, cyber-bullying, self esteem, and peer pressure. The book directly... + Read More
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Series: Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books Colors for Kids age 1-3 (Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books) Electronic book text, EPUB Dayna Martin 9781772260632 $0.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 Jun 15, 2015

This book introduces basic colors and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children identify all of their colors before preschool.
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Series: Math in Nature Counting on Fall Electronic book text, PDF Lizann Flatt 9781926973487 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Jan 15, 2014

In Counting on Fall, the first title in the best-selling Math in Nature series, nature comes to life to help children in Grades K to 2 learn concepts of number sense and numeration. As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes — and much more! — can be found by observing everyday plants and animals. What if animals and plants knew math, just like you? Would leaves fall in patterns? Would whales enter a race? In Counting on Fall, the first title in the four-book Math in Nature series by awar... + Read More
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Series: The Women's Hall of Fame Series Courageous Women Rebels Electronic book text, EPUB Joy Crysdale 9781927583005 $6.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Mar 05, 2013

Ten biographies of women reformers from around the world who have made a difference in the realms of politics, social equality, disability, and women’s rights. From the work of abolitionist Sojourner Truth and women like South Africa’s anti-apartheid activist Ruth First and America’s feminist leader Gloria Steinem. Also included are Michelle Douglas, a campaigner for lesbian and gay rights, and Temple Grandin, advocate for the rights of animals and a woman who has revolutionized the way the world looks at people with autism. The collection of b... + Read More
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Series: Crazy About Hockey Electronic book text, EPUB Loris Lesynski 9781554517138 $9.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10 Mar 02, 2015

We get in position, about to start, around us the thumps of every heart—the hearts on the ice and the ones that came to watch an amazing hockey game. Third in Loris Lesynski’s popular Crazy About series, is this new collection all about hockey. In more than 25 bouncy poems, Lesynski’s signature humor and style shine through as she captures the joys, thrills, and challenges of one of the most popular sports in North America. As with their previous collaborations, Crazy About Soccer! and Crazy About Basketball!, Lesynski and Rasmussen combine wo... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Crazy Canucks The Uphill Battle of Canada's Downhill Ski Team Electronic book text, EPUB Eric Zweig 9781552779132 $8.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Dec 14, 2011

Crazy Canucks recounts the trials and triumphs off the Canadian men's alpine ski team of the 1970s and early 1980s. Eric Zweig offers a behind-the-scenes look at this innovative team that dared to take risks other skiers were too afraid of. The team rose from obscurity to prominence on the European and North American ski circuits with Olympic medal and World Cup wins. [Fry Reading Level - 4.9
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Series: Canadian Flyer Adventures Crazy for Gold Electronic book text, EPUB Frieda Wishinsky 9781926818689 $4.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Mar 01, 2016

Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic, Matt and Emily have met fearsome pirates in Frobisher Bay and outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands. In Crazy for Gold, Emily and Matt fly to the Yukon. It’s the late 1800s, and gold rush fever has taken hold. But as Emily and Matt soon find out, the quest for gold is difficult and dangerous. First, they must make the long and grueling climb up an icy mountain. Then, they must survive a perilous trip by boat down the rough Yukon River rapids into Dawson Ci... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Deal With It Cyberbullying Deal With It Deal with it and Ctrl Alt Delete it Hardcover Robyn MacEachern 9781552774960 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 May 04, 2010

Do you race home to log in on your computer and chat? But what can you do when that user comes on, the user that won't go away and is getting nastier by the day? Now it seems you can't go to any of your favourite sites without finding something nasty posted about you. This volume in the "Deal With It" series examines the issues of online name-calling, rumours, and threats, and provides fun and practical tips to help kids surf and text safely. [Fry Reading Level - 6.6
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Series: Cyrus Eaton Champion for Peace Electronic book text, EPUB Richard Rudnicki 9781771083973 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Apr 30, 2016

Growing up in rural Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Cyrus Eaton never dreamed he?d become a Nobel Peace Prize-winning billionaire. In Cyrus Eaton: Champion for Peace, award-winning artist Richard Rudnicki uses vibrant imagery and accessible text to tell Eaton?s remarkable story. With fifteen full-colour illustrations, the book takes young readers through pastoral scenes of early twentieth-century Nova Scotia, the Great Depression, to mid-century New York and beyond, ending with Eaton?s international peace movement based at Pugwash?s internationally renow... + Read More