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Series: Canada An Illustrated History, Revised and Expanded Paperback Derek Hayes 9781771621205 $36.95 HISTORY Sep 03, 2016

From the early days of exploration and settlement through the building of a nation to Canada’s contribution to the two world wars, this illustrated history of Canada conveys the drama and scope of the nation’s past. Through accessible commentary and a wealth of images, readers discover well-known and lesser-known facets of Canadian history, including the story of Canada’s first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette; the many railways (besides the Canadian Pacific) that connected people and places; the Canadian bridge that collapsed not once, but twice... + Read More
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Series: DK Readers Our Great Prime Ministers Level 4 Paperback Helaine Becker 9781553632856 $5.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jun 06, 2017

What is a democracy? How does Canada's goverment work? What's the difference between the Senate and the House of Commons? And just what does a Prime Minister do, anyway? Discover the answers to these questions and more in Our Great Prime Ministers. This Level 4 DK Reader will build reading skills and teach vocabulary while telling the story of Canada's government, how it is formed, how it works, and profiling 12 of Canada's Prime Ministers throughout history, including Sir John A. Macdonald, Louis St. Laurent, Lester B. Pearson, Pierre Trudeau,... + Read More
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Series: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces The contentious history of the Canadian federation Paperback Ed Whitcomb 9781459412385 $27.95 HISTORY Apr 19, 2017

Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces tells the story of the politicians who continually contend over the division of power (and money) between Ottawa and the provinces. The heroes and villains of this story include many of the leading lights of Canadian history, from John A. Macdonald, Wilfred Laurier, and Maurice Duplessis to Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark, Bill Davis, Peter Lougheed and Jean Chretien. The unique feature of this book is its focus: no matter what their policies, Canadian politicians over the years have engaged in an ongoing pu... + Read More
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Series: Canadian Pacific The Golden Age of Travel First Hardcover Barry Lane 9780864928788 $45.00 HISTORY Oct 20, 2015

The story of Canadian Pacific is one of the greatest stories in the world. Straddling the continent for more than a century and globe for more than fifty years, Canadian Pacific is inextricably linked with the history of Canada itself. In 1885, the company completed the construction of two thousand miles of railway system and linking the Atlantic to the Pacific. It then established fleets of vessels on both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, laying the foundation for a transportation route that allowed members of the British Empire to travel arou... + Read More
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Series: Travel Guide Lonely Planet Canada 13th Ed. 13th Edition Paperback Lonely Planet 9781786573353 $39.99 TRAVEL Apr 18, 2017

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Canada is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Rockies, marvel at the Northern Lights, or indulge in cultural delights from Montreal's cafe culture to the island villages of Haida Gwaii -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Canada and begin your journey now! Lonely Planet Canada Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you t... + Read More
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Series: Night-Night Night-Night Canada Board book Katherine Sully 9781492647690 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 4 Jan 01, 2017

A special way to spend bedtime, perfect for parents looking for unique goodnight books for toddlers and books about Canada for kids!It's bedtime in Canada! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including:Calgary ZooParliament HillCN TowerMontreal BiosphereSaddledomeCanadian Museum for Human RightsTelus World of ScienceCap-de-Rosiers LighthouseCentre BellCanada's WonderlandRoyal Tyrrell MuseumHigh ParkNo matter where you are, now you can say night-night and wish sweet dreams to all your favorite Canadian sights and landmarks with this ad... + Read More
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Series: How to Be a Canadian Even If You Already Are One Paperback Will Ferguson 9781553653110 $19.95 HUMOR Jun 01, 2007

A new format for the little book that has become a Canadian cultural icon, still a best-seller six years after its first publication. When Margaret Atwood suggested Will Ferguson follow up his runaway best-seller Why I Hate Canadians with a "tongue-in-cheek guidebook for newcomers on how to be Canadian," Will thought it was a swell idea, and he quickly recruited his brother, comedy writer Ian Ferguson, creator and executive producer of the television series Sin City. Together, the Ferguson brothers have created the ultimate guide to Canadian cu... + Read More
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Series: Discover Country Lonely Planet Discover Canada 3rd Ed. 3rd Edition Paperback Lonely Planet 9781786576460 $35.99 TRAVEL May 16, 2017

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet's DiscoverCanada is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hit the ski slopes at Whistler, wander Quebec's stunning Old Town, marvel at Niagara Falls, hike in Banff National Park -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Canada and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Canada:Full-colormaps and images throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your tri... + Read More
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Series: This is That Travel Guide to Canada Paperback Chris Kelly 9780995258907 $19.95 HUMOR Oct 25, 2016

From the creators of CBC radio's This is That; Pat Kelly, Chris Kelly and Peter Oldring. From CBC Radio's most beloved satirical comedy team comes This is That: Travel Guide to Canada, a hilariously outrageous parody of the travel guide genre and what it means to visit Canada. Searching for a weekend away with the kids? This is That: Travel Guide to Canada will teach you how to navigate the twelve petting zoos of Etobicoke and how to avoid pickpockets in Kamloops. Planning your summer holiday? Keep in mind that the city of Brandon, Manitoba, is... + Read More
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Series: Love Is All Around Love Is All Around Canada Hardcover Wendi Silvano 9781492629108 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 6 Nov 16, 2015

Love is all around, if only we stop to look. It's the voices of the children playing in the park. It's the cheer of the crowd and animals playing at the zoo. It's the way a mother holds her newborn child. Love is found on every corner of the neighborhood, and the greatest love of all is found in the place we call home!
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Series: Wow Canada! Wow Canada! Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast to Coast 2nd edition Paperback Vivien Bowers 9781897349830 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 01, 2010

The multi-award-winning Wow Canada! is an original, witty, and fabulously informative cross-country excursion, done scrapbook style. This 10th anniversary edition is sure to win over new audiences, who will treasure this celebratory look at all things Canadian. Join 12-year-old Guy, his younger sister Rachel, and their parents as they dip their toes in the Pacific Ocean, hop in their car, and set off to see the country from west to east. The family's surprise-filled travels take them from one end of the country to the other, even up to Nunavut.... + Read More
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Series: Making Canada Home How Immigrants Shaped This Country New edition Hardcover Susan Hughes 9781771472029 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 15, 2016

People from every single country in the world call Canada home. From the very first arrivals as long as 30,000 years ago—the ancestors of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples—right up until today, people have settled in this country to build a better life. Making Canada Home chronicles the country’s major waves of immigration, from welcoming early European arrivals to becoming a modern-day safe haven for refugees. The book also acknowledges times when Canada has not been especially welcoming. It explores how each period of immigration has shaped the l... + Read More
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Series: Do You Know Canada? A Challenging Quiz on the Culture, History, Geography, and People Of the Second Largest Country in the World Paperback Guy Robinson 9781402217395 $8.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Sep 01, 2008
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Series: Uncle John's Plunges into Canada Illustrated Edition Hardcover Bathroom Readers' Institute 9781626861114 $19.95 HUMOR Jun 01, 2014

Uncle John Plunges into Canada . . . in color!Uncle John and the folks at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute love all things Canadian and figure that just because we weren’t lucky enough to be born in the Great White North doesn’t mean we can’t devote an entire Bathroom Reader to the cause . . . and this time we’re doing it in Technicolor! Uncle John’s Plunges into Canada (Illustrated Edition) is full of cool trivia and fascinating facts about the greatest country in the world, but now it’s jam-packed with photographs and illustrations too! So p... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Doodles Canada Doodles Paperback Megan Radford 9781423636212 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - up Jan 21, 2014

Explore the rugged beauty of Canada’s varied landscape as you travel on highways, in trains and planes, and even floating in bathtubs. Enjoy a plate of poutine and other tasty treats, admire the world’s biggest tomahawk, and take in a hockey game.
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Series: So, You Want to Be Canadian All About the Most Fascinating People in the World and the Magical Place They Call Home Paperback Kerry Colburn 9780811845359 $12.95 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Reading age from 13 Sep 15, 2004

So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn't these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries of "eh?" to the difference between an Ogo Pogo and a Windingo to how to prepare moose stroganoff (mmm!). Featuring a dreamy list of Canadian hotties, a toe-tapping roundup of Canadian smash hit songs,a handy CanadianAmerican translator, and pointers on how to ... + Read More
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Series: Canadian Concepts Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! A Canadian Wildlife ABC Hardcover Geraldo Valério 9781771471749 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 15, 2016

Between the beaver building branch by branch, the loon laughing on the lake, and the powerful, playful polar bear, Canada is home to a spectacular array of animals. This concept book celebrates the country’s diverse wildlife by presenting each letter of the alphabet alongside a representative mammal, insect, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate. The creatures portrayed hail from coast to coast to coast, and reflect close research even in their stylized depictions. Short text phrases describe animal behavior and play with alliterat... + Read More
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Series: Canadian Concepts Jump, Leap, Count Sheep! A Canadian Wildlife 123 Hardcover Geraldo Valério 9781771472890 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 15, 2017

Count to ten with Canadian wildlife in this playful counting book. Here they come… one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure, a word, and a quantity of dots to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, ... + Read More
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Series: Where Are You, Bear? A Canadian Alphabet Adventure Hardcover Frieda Wishinsky 9781897349915 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 01, 2010

Four-year-old Sophie is about to leave her home in Newfoundland on a cross-Canada trip with her dad to visit her grandma in British Columbia. She’s so excited, except for one little problem — she can’t find Bear anywhere! Forced to leave Bear behind, Sophie sets out to travel across the country without her beloved companion. But when Bear emerges from under the bed and finds Sophie gone, he sets off on his own adventure — chasing after Sophie! The cat-and-mouse, or rather bear-and-girl, game that ensues is a madcap ABC adventure that takes the ... + Read More
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Series: Glorious & Free The Canadians Hardcover Rita Field-Marsham 9781487003524 $50.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 29, 2017

33 personal stories that redefine how Canadians see themselves.We are more than just landscapes, polar bears, Mounties, and canoes. More than just “thank yous,” “sorrys,” hot prime ministers, and doughnut shops. We are also tattoo artists who have discovered the secret to cheating death. Designers hell-bent on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Super soldiers who take “live vests” off suicide bombers. Freethinkers who refuse to be tamed. We are global-village visionaries, world record setters, ambassadors of the imagination, and conquerors of the R... + Read More
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Series: 50 Ways to Wear 50 Ways to Wear Denim Hardcover Lauren Friedman 9781452149998 $21.95 DESIGN Sep 06, 2016

On the heels of the breakout hit50 Ways to Wear a Scarf comes a celebration of a timeless and universally beloved fabric: denim!50 Ways to Wear Denim is an illustrated guide to styling denim in 50 different looks. Each one spotlights an iconic denim garment (think denim shirts and skirts, jeans for every figure, overalls, jean jackets, and more) or suggests unexpected ways to incorporate denim into an outfit, from dressing up denim for a fancy event to mix-and-matching it with leopard print, florals, and plaids. Lively introductory sections exp... + Read More
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Series: How to Move to Canada A Discontented American's Guide to Canadian Relocation Paperback Andre du Broc 9781492647331 $14.99 HUMOR Oct 04, 2016

"That's it, I'm moving to Canada." It's been threatened before, but maybe this time it's for real. If you or someone you know is discontented, distressed, or downright disturbed, maybe the Great White North is right for you, eh. But how much do you really know about Canada? Can you do a job that Canada needs (do you play hockey, drill for oil, or make poutine?)? Can you identify the bestCanadian province for your lifestyle (lots of tundra or just some tundra?)? Can you master the proper pronunciation of "sorry"? What strange wizardry is the C... + Read More
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Series: Native Trees of Canada A Postcard Set Postcard book or pack Leanne Shapton 9781770462137 $16.95 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Sep 08, 2015

"An artistic ode to Canada's majestic foliage." --National PostLeanne Shapton's bold, vibrant watercolor portraits of the trees of Canada come to new life in this postcard set. The lively hues of the garry oak and the simple elegance of the staghorn sumac are perfectly presented in a beautiful keepsake box, great as a gift for a friend or yourself!Native Trees of Canada: A Postcard Set collects thirty of Shapton's spirited and singular drawings of the native trees of Canada.
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Series: My Canada An Illustrated Atlas Hardcover Katherine Dearlove 9781771472647 $18.67 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 23, 2017

The essential kids' map book of Canada. This picture book atlas of Canada is a whimsical, informative introduction to our country from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and labels indicating the capital city, other major cities, key lakes and rivers, iconic landmarks, animals, and plants, significant national and provincial parks, and more. Each map is lively and colorful with plenty of details to discover. Simple labels make key places and landmarks easily searchable for further res... + Read More