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An astounding new guidebook packed with colour photographs, day trips, personal reflections, and a variety of activities for nature lovers of all ages.Wildlife Weekends invites readers to discover the wildlife that inhabit the ecosystems of southern British Columbia. Greater awareness may lead the reader to form a deeper appreciation and understanding of animals in their habitats, ultimately resulting in more people placing greater value on our role in protecting, conserving, and even rewilding ecosystems. Written as a guidebook with 20 species... + Read More
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Series: MauledLessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear AttackPaperback
Crosbie Cotton9781771604833
$25.00NATURE
Sep 27, 2022
An inspiring true-life survival story set in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies. In August 2017, 32-year-old Jeremy Evans endured multiple ferocious attacks by a protective female grizzly bear while hunting in the Alberta wilderness. Jeremy’s injuries were massive, his scalp and face destroyed, an eye and his jaw dangling down. The tendons on one leg had been fully severed during the mauling. His hands were damaged where he had physically fought the bear. It was more than a dozen kilometres to where he had parked his truck in dar... + Read More
Featuring over 40 routes, each trip includes a map, information on local history, topography, aesthetics, places of interest, type of road, general route condition, level of difficulty, start and end points, checkpoints and colour photographs.With the understanding that cyclists are not going to cycle the Island all in one go, the book is divided into sections that roughly correspond to the Island’s geographic and population regions: Victoria and area Duncan and Cowichan Valley Nanaimo and area Port Alberni Courtenay and area Campbell River Por... + Read More
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Series: David Suzuki InstituteTree ThievesCrime and Survival in North America's WoodsHardcover
Lyndsie Bourgon9781771647199
$34.95NATURE
Jun 21, 2022
“An absorbing true-crime story and a fascinating examination of the deep and troubled relationship between people and forests.”—Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved BeastsA fast-paced investigation into timber poaching that reveals why stealing trees has become a billion-dollar industry.Deep in the thickets of North America’s most ancient woodland, timber poachers are felling some of the last remaining old-growth on our continent. Redwoods, cedar, and Douglas fir trees are all victims of poaching. Sold on the black market, they end up in our hom... + Read More
An off-the-beaten track exploration of Interior BC, full of scenic photography, maps, and fascinating information for tourists and armchair travellers alike.From lush forests to majestic mountains, sleepy ghost towns to pastoral farmland, Adventure Roads of BC’s Northwest Heartland captures the beauty, history, and unexpected twists and turns of a region often overlooked by tourists and ideal for would-be road trippers. Fuelled by the philosophy that any road can lead to adventure—not always of the visceral sort, but of the mind and heart—trave... + Read More
A fascinating tour through BC’s historical gold rush trails, focusing on the nineteenth-century churches that were pivotal to the establishment of early settler communities.Much has been written about the Cariboo gold rush—from the trails and wagon roads to the rowdy mining camps, from tales of great luck to those of disappointment and despair. This book paints a different picture of those pioneer days. It is a guide to the nineteenth-century churches that were built during the gold rush or in the settlement days that followed. Most of these hi... + Read More
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Series: The Hiking Book From HellPaperback
Are Kalvø9781771645850
$24.95SPORTS & RECREATION
May 31, 2022
For fans of Bill Bryson and David Sedaris comes an anti-nature memoir that will resonate with anyone who would rather stay inside with a book than venture into the mountains, from one of Scandinavia’s biggest comedians. “A smart, funny and honest exposé of the cult of the outdoors, from the sublime to the ridiculous.”—Foreword Reviews Sometime around his forties, Are Kalvø starts losing his friends … to the mountains. Friends who used to meet him at the pub are now hiking and skiing every weekend, and when they do show up, all they talk about i... + Read More
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Series: Invasive Flora of the West CoastBritish Columbia and the Pacific NorthwestPaperback
Collin Varner9781772034134
$24.95NATURE
May 31, 2022
A compact, full-colour field guide to the growing number of invasive plant species spreading across coastal BC and the Pacific Northwest, highlighting their hazards and uses.The spread of invasive plant species is a growing concern across the coastal Pacific Northwest. Invasive plants compete for space with native plants, alter the natural habitat, and even interfere with the diets of local wildlife. Hundreds of these species are so commonly seen in our backyards, forests, and roadsides, that many people do not even realize that these plants ar... + Read More
WINNER, 2023 Alcuin Society Book Design Awards | Third Place (tied) - ReferenceA concise, full-colour guide to more than 200 native and introduced plant and animal species found in Vancouver’s famed city park.Vancouver’s Stanley Park is known around the world as a natural oasis in the midst of western Canada’s largest city. Unlike many urban parks, which are mostly cultivated, the 1,000-acre area now known as Stanley Park is part of the natural rainforest of this region. As much of this natural habitat has been preserved as parkland, Stanley Pa... + Read More
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Series: Trout TracksEssays on Fly FishingPaperback
Jim McLennan9781771603652
$25.00SPORTS & RECREATION
May 31, 2022
A new collection of outdoor writing from one of fly fishing’s most popular essayists. Drawn from 55 years of excessive obsession with trout, water, streams, and flies, this collection of essays from Canada’s most widely read fly-fishing author since Roderick Haig-Brown reveals the depth of engagement that this sport engenders. Poised and polished words reveal the flaws and virtues of humanity, the strength of Mother Nature, the beautiful mystery that is a wild trout, and the obsessed’s inexplicable need to outsmart a creature with a brain the ... + Read More
This fourth edition of one of RMB’s bestselling hiking guides has once again been updated with new information, contemporary photos and trail details, and a revised selection of alternative routes. Trekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this fourth edition of the bestselling guidebook devoted to Canada’s 1200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the seven major se... + Read More
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Series: In Praise of PathsWalking through Time and NaturePaperback
Torbjørn Ekelund9781771649957
$22.95NATURE
May 21, 2022
“What [Ekelund is] addressing is the intention to walk one’s way to meaning: the walk as spiritual exercise, a kind of vision quest... A key strategy for finding ourselves, then, is to first get lost.”—The New York Times Book Review An ode to paths and the journeys we take through nature, as told by a gifted writer who stopped driving and rediscovered the joys of traveling by foot. Torbjørn Ekelund started to walk—everywhere—after an epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive. The more he ventured out, the more he came to love the act of ... + Read More
From bestselling hiking guidebook author (and dad) Stephen Hui comes a collection of fun-filled hikes field-tested by parents and kids.The best thing about hiking with kids is appreciating nature as a whole family. But hiking with kids can be challenging when little ones get tired, cold, or hungry. This book carefully chooses trails for kids of a variety of ages and skill levels, ranging in distance from 2km/1.2 miles (great for toddlers) to 12km/7.5 miles (for older or energetic kids). All are easy to get to so kids have more time to explore s... + Read More
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Series: Popular Day HikesPopular Day Hikes: WatertonPaperback
Andrew Nugara9781771602693
$22.00TRAVEL
May 17, 2022
Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. Popular Day Hikes: Waterton covers 34 hikes in southern Alberta’s beautiful Waterton Lakes National Park. From short, easy walks, to longer, full-day hikes, to easy scrambles, this book outlines mountain trips for all ages and all levels of difficulty. Some of the hikes included are: Lost Horse Creek Red Rock Canyon Blakiston Falls Lineham Falls Ruby Ridge Carthew Summit Bear’s Hump Koote... + Read More
Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. This new edition of Gillean Daffern’s bestselling, full-colour guidebook has been completely updated to include new trails, fresh photographs, and revised access information for one of Alberta’s favourite destinations for outdoor enthusiasts.Located on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis Country is just a short drive west of Calgary. The areas of Canmore, Bow Valley, Peter Loug... + Read More
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Series: The Kootenay WolvesFive Years Following a Wild Wolf PackHardcover
John E. Marriott9781771604949
$45.00NATURE
May 17, 2022
A spectacularly illustrated photography book full of behavioural observations and wolf tales that will engage those interested in the state of wild wolves in North America.On August 24, 2013, professional wildlife photographer John E. Marriott received a phone call that would dramatically alter the course of his career for the next half decade. A friend of his had witnessed gray wolves eating a moose carcass on the side of a highway at dawn that day in Canada’s Kootenay National Park. By the time Marriott arrived hours later, the moose was gone... + Read More
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Series: Reading the WaterFly Fishing, Fatherhood, and Finding Strength in NatureHardcover
Mark Hume9781771645690
$34.95SPORTS & RECREATION
May 10, 2022
“A father shares the joys of fly-fishing with his daughters. In this eloquent memoir … [Mark] Hume vividly conveys the sensory details of their adventures and the stunning surroundings … A heartfelt, beautifully written celebration of the wonders of nature and comfort of family.”—Kirkus STARRED ReviewFishing was Mark Hume’s passion since he was a young boy, a lifeline through a childhood marked by his family’s frequent moves. When he became a father, he knew he wanted to pass on his love of water, fishing, and the natural world to his daughters... + Read More
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Series: Time to WonderTime to Wonder – Volume 2A Kid's Guide to BC's Regional Museums: Vancouver Island, Salt Spring, Alert Bay, and Haida GwaiiPaperback
S. Lesley Buxton9781771605069
$22.00TRAVEL
May 10, 2022
The second volume in a series of guidebooks designed for kids and families looking for museum adventures throughout British Columbia. Go on… be a time traveller, an anthropologist, an archeologist, an artist, or an explorer! Be everything at once! When you visit a museum, you enter an amazing world where you are limited only by your imagination. The books in the Time to Wonder series give adventurous families a backstage pass to explore behind the scenes in regional museums throughout British Columbia. Once again, all will be revealed with th... + Read More
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Series: Spirits in the SkyNorthern Lights Photography1st editionPaperback
Paul Zizka9781771604192
$25.00PHOTOGRAPHY
May 10, 2022
A beautiful collection of colourful images from the brilliant and inspiring night sky of the Northern Hemisphere. Few natural phenomena compare to the drama, surprise, and beauty of the northern lights. Witnessing their dance across the sky is a magical and unforgettable experience. Capturing the aurora borealis with a camera, though, takes careful planning and persistence, an understanding of the science, attention to the data and conditions, and a dose of luck. For over a decade, landscape photographer Paul Zizka has been on a chase to capt... + Read More
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Series: Alberta's CornerstoneArchaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial ParkPaperback
Shari Peyerl9781772033915
$34.95SOCIAL SCIENCE
May 03, 2022
The fascinating exploration of a vanished settlement in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, told within the framework of an archaeologist’s memoir.While excavating Alberta’s most important historic sandstone quarry, archaeologist and oral historian Shari Peyerl uncovers fascinating clues about the province’s past. From metal fragments and dusty artifacts, she pieces together a story about a settlement situated in today’s picturesque Glenbow Provincial Park. Chronicling the development of ranching, village life, industry, and the Canadian Pacific Rai... + Read More
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Series: Forest WalkingDiscovering the Trees and Woodlands of North AmericaPaperback
Peter Wohlleben9781771643313
$24.95NATURE
Apr 26, 2022
Awaken your senses and make the most out of your next walk in the woods—with Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. “This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees.”—Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs and How to Read Water "You'll be changed after reading this fine and enchanting book.”—Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the Woods When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For m... + Read More
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Series: A Trillion TreesRestoring Our Forests by Trusting in NatureHardcover
Fred Pearce9781771649407
$36.95NATURE
Apr 26, 2022
“A vivid, important, and inspiring book.”— Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Sixth Extinction and Under a White Sky“Eloquently mulls the ecological dynamics of forests as well as the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that determine their fate.”—LA REVIEW OF BOOKSA powerful book about the decline and recovery of the world’s forests––with a provocative argument for their survival.In A Trillion Trees, veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce takes readers on a whirlwind journey through some of the most spec... + Read More
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Series: The ZoneRediscovering Our Natural SelfPaperback
Rob Wood9781771605250
$15.00NATURE
Mar 29, 2022
A brief personal meditation on the healing power of living a life connected to the sublime beauty of the natural world.Based on the core philosophy expressed in the forthcoming documentary film of the same name, The Zone is an autobiographical account that details the emotional and physical struggles of renowned mountaineer, naturalist, and architect Rob Wood as he deals with the ravages of Parkinson’s disease on his body and mind.With an unshakeable faith in the power of nature and our own need to reconnect with the natural world, Rob Wood tak... + Read More
A newly updated, expanded edition of the spectacular bestselling field guide to the plants and animals of the North America's Northwest Coast.“A must have for any naturalist in the region.”—Douglas Justice, Associate Director, Horticulture & Collections, UBC Botanical GardenWith its temperate climate and rich biodiversity, the coastal Pacific Northwest is an ideal environment for nature lovers of all sorts. Stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and all the way down to California's San Francisco B... + Read More
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Series: The Heartbeat of TreesEmbracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and NatureHardcover
Peter Wohlleben9781771646895
$32.95NATURE
Jun 15, 2021
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREESA powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world.In an era of cell phone addiction, climate change, and urban life, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature—but Peter Wohlleben ... + Read More
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Series: Diary of a Young NaturalistHardcover
Dara McAnulty9781771648691
$29.95NATURE Grade (US) from 8
Jun 08, 2021
Evocative, raw, and beautifully written, Diary of a Young Naturalist vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager juggling homework, friendship, and campaigning for the environment.Winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction“Dara’s is an extraordinary voice and vision: brave, poetic, ethical, lyrical, strong enough to have made him heard and admired from a young age.” —Robert Macfarlane “McAnulty is fiercely attuned to his own moods, and at a ... + Read More
The perfect resource for planning a quick snowshoeing adventure in the heart of Canada’s glittering Rocky Mountains. Snowshoeing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in North America. Each season thousands of winter-loving individuals and families venture into the stunning winter landscape for a quick getaway or an extended tour in areas surrounding Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Jasper, and Waterton. This new guidebook features 40 popular routes in the southern Canadian Rockies, from Waterton in the far south to Bow Lake about 500 km to... + Read More
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Series: The Mysteries of Nature / David Suzuki InstituteThe Inner Life of AnimalsLove, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden WorldPaperback
Peter Wohlleben9781771648028
$22.95SCIENCE
May 18, 2021
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees.“The Inner Life of Animals will rock your world. This book shows us that animals think, feel and know in much the same way as we do.”—Sy Montgomery, bestselling author of The Soul of an OctopusThrough vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben's personal experiences in forests and fields. We learn that horses feel shame,... + Read More
A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia.Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including:40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offerPacking tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts)Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get themCamp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find waterEnvironmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wildernessThis book feature... + Read More
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Series: Destination HikesIn and Around Southwestern British ColumbiaPaperback
Stephen Hui9781771645300
$24.95SPORTS & RECREATION
May 11, 2021
Discover 55 of the most beautiful hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts.Planning your next hiking journey in beautiful British Columbia? This new book from the bestselling author of 105 Hikes will show you how to reach the most breathtaking hiking destinations in the province. 55 new day trips: celebrate nature big and small with astonishing hikes you can do in one day.Large geographical area: the book covers Duffey Lake and the Stein Valley in the north, Washington’s Cascade Mountains in the south, Nana... + Read More
For decades, Tom Hunter's outstanding artwork and clever brainteasers have provided entertainment and instruction for children, parents, and teachers. Canada is home to hundreds of species of amphibians, reptiles, and insects, as well as over 1,200 different kinds of larger animals: birds, fish, and mammals. Hunter provides an introduction to many of these species. The Canadian Wildlife Activity Book: Volume Three contains over 125 detailed illustrations, ranging from bobcats to bats to butterflies, which help children identify and appreciate t... + Read More
This 216 page backroad mapbook includes 45 topo maps at 1:200,000 + 26 park overview and detailed trail & city maps of varying scale (starting at 1:15,000). Map features include highways, logging roads, land & water features, parks, adventure points of interest, campgrounds, hiking trails, motorized trails, paddling routes, hunting & fishing areas, winter recreation and more. Areas covered include Banff, Elk Lakes, Jasper, Kootenay National Park, Height of the Rockies, Kakwa, Lake Louise, Mount Assiniboine, Mount Robson, Peter Lougheed Provinci... + Read More
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Series: Formac PocketguidesEast Coast Trees and ShrubsA visual guide to 50+ species in Atlantic CanadaPaperback
Jeffrey C. Domm9781459506626
$24.95NATURE
May 04, 2021
Get to know your own backyard and neighbourhood, and get acquainted with the trees and shrubs throughout the Atlantic region. Features: Highly realistic illustrations Details and identifiers for featured species Locations and natural history of heritage trees Provincial maps showing the best parks and hiking trails for exploring old growth forests and experiencing the biodiversity of Canada's East Coast
Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas.Popular Day Hikes: The Castle and Crowsnest covers 37 of the best trails north of southern Alberta’s Waterton National Park. Featuring easy short-day walks, more-strenuous full-day hikes, and the occasional easy scramble in Castle Provincial Park, Castle Wildland Provincial Park, and Crowsnest Pass, Andrew Nugara's well-written and beautifully illustrated guidebook contains routes for everyone. Som... + Read More
The first in an all-new series of full-colour guidebooks featuring hikes and walks to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in western Canada.Waterfall Hikes in Southern British Columbia is the comprehensive guide to discovering waterfalls in BC. It provides detailed access and hiking directions to more than a hundred cascading water features in the BC Rockies and Southern Interior mountain ranges, as well as the Okanagan. Highlighted by stunning photographic imagery, this is the ultimate companion for those looking to chase spectacular and ser... + Read More
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Series: Do You Know Where the Animals Live?Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around UsHardcover
Peter Wohlleben9781771646598
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10
May 03, 2021
“In addition to covering typical informational subjects, [Peter Wohlleben] speaks to high-interest questions and those not usually seen in children’s books. For instance, readers can find out what happens to animal poop, if there can ever be too many animals, if animals dream …. A great resource for kids to start thinking about and exploring the natural world.”—Booklist“Smart, fun, funny, and fact-packed, [Do You Know Where the Animals Live?] is an irresistible introduction to the endlessly enchanting lives of our fellow creatures.”—Sy Montgome... + Read More
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Series: Park BaggerAdventures in the Canadian National ParksPaperback
Marlis Butcher9781771604789
$32.00TRAVEL
Apr 27, 2021
An inspiring collection of thrilling personal adventures and stunning photographs sharing the incredible diversity and profound beauty of Canada's national parks.Distributed across the second-largest country in the world, the Canadian national parks can be challenging to get to. Many of them are so remote that they have no road access or infrastructure of any kind, but they are not impossible to visit. Although much of the vast Canadian wilderness is fraught with challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and sometimes threatening wildlife, th... + Read More
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Series: Take Me OutsideRunning Across the Canadian Landscape That Shapes UsPaperback
Colin Harris9781771604659
$22.00SPORTS & RECREATION
Apr 27, 2021
One educator's story detailing a cross-Canada run to inspire students and teachers to get outside and experience the benefits and beauty of nature.You'd think starting a non-profit organization aimed at getting young people to spend less time in front of screens and more time outside would be difficult enough. But with a decrepit support vehicle housing two dogs that despised each other, a good friend who left after five months, a lot of peanut butter, and a hope to inspire thousands of students, Colin Harris decided to start this journey by ru... + Read More
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Series: 25 Family Adventures in Nova ScotiaMaking the most of your travels with kidsPaperback
Helen Earley9781459506701
$24.95TRAVEL
Apr 06, 2021
Every parent knows that travelling with kids has its ups and downs, but if the kids are happy, everyone’s happy. Helen Earley has travelled across Nova Scotia to find the very best kid-friendly adventures so families can make the most of their time together. The result is 25 full-day adventures and memory-making experiences that include options for every season and price point. There’s something for everyone in this collection — from a family hike through history on McNabs Island to exploring the beaches of Queens County, or going down a coal ... + Read More
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Series: On Being a BearFace to Face with Our Wild SiblingHardcover
Rémy Marion9781771646987
$29.95NATURE
Mar 30, 2021
This up-close, captivating look at an iconic animal traces our complex relationship to bears throughout history—and what they can tell us about ourselves. On Being a Bear draws on history, legends, scientific studies, and the author’s thirty years of observing bears around the world to offer a richly detailed biography of these iconic animals, including the many ways bears have figured in our lives and imaginations.As author Rémy Marion tells us, some cultures view bears as our wild cousins—as humans cloaked in fur—while others cast bears as cu... + Read More
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Series: Good Morning, TakayaBoard book
Cheryl Alexander9781771604871
$12.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
Mar 30, 2021
The remarkable story of Vancouver Island's lone wolf, Takaya, is told in this charming, lyrical picture book for infants.Takaya, the lone wolf, wakes up on a quiet bluff and sets out to discover the calm, gentle beauty of his coastal home. Encountering a variety of colours and other wildlife, and witnessing the beauty of the natural world, Takaya spends his day wandering, hunting, eating, howling, resting, and sleeping.This charming book, available as both a board book (ages 0-3) and a picture book (ages 3-5), features poetic text and stunning ... + Read More
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Series: Good Morning, TakayaPaperback
Cheryl Alexander9781771605052
$10.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Mar 30, 2021
The remarkable story of Vancouver Island's lone wolf, Takaya, is told in this charming, lyrical picture book for infants.Takaya, the lone wolf, wakes up on a quiet bluff and sets out to discover the calm, gentle beauty of his coastal home. Encountering a variety of colours and other wildlife, and witnessing the beauty of the natural world, Takaya spends his day wandering, hunting, eating, howling, resting, and sleeping.This charming book, available as both a board book (ages 0-3) and a picture book (ages 3-5), features poetic text and stunning ... + Read More
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Series: Takaya's JourneyHardcover
Cheryl Alexander9781771604895
$20.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey introduces young children to Takaya, the lone wolf.Using beautiful photography and charming, accessible text, Cheryl Alexander and Jenaya Copithorne take elementary school readers into Takaya's world. Along the way many questions are answered:Who is Takaya? Where did Takaya come from?What does Takaya need?What is Takaya's home like?What does Takaya eat?Who keeps Takaya company?What will Takaya do?Entertaining and informative, Takaya's Journey is written for pleasure, but also aligns with basic school curriculum needs in terms o... + Read More
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Series: Takaya's JourneyPaperback
Cheryl Alexander9781771604901
$15.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey introduces young children to Takaya, the lone wolf.Using beautiful photography and charming, accessible text, Cheryl Alexander and Jenaya Copithorne take elementary school readers into Takaya's world. Along the way many questions are answered:Who is Takaya? Where did Takaya come from?What does Takaya need?What is Takaya's home like?What does Takaya eat?Who keeps Takaya company?What will Takaya do?Entertaining and informative, Takaya's Journey is written for pleasure, but also aligns with basic school curriculum needs in terms o... + Read More
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Series: Prairie ABCsBoard book
Jocey Asnong9781771604970
$12.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3
Mar 30, 2021
Bright illustrations and whimsical text bring the Canadian Prairies to life for early readers.Author and illustrator Jocey Asnong continues her journey across Canada in this early concept board book that showcases the diversity, habitats, native animals, and outdoor activities enjoyed across the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Children will learn the alphabet and letter recognition as Asnong's illustrations take us on a tractor ride through our fields, follow bison as they roam through birch trees, and look for antlers... + Read More
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Series: Prairie ABCsPaperback
Jocey Asnong9781771604987
$10.00JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Mar 30, 2021
Bright illustrations and whimsical text bring the Canadian Prairies to life for early readers.Author and illustrator Jocey Asnong continues her journey across Canada in this early concept board book that showcases the diversity, habitats, native animals, and outdoor activities enjoyed across the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Children will learn the alphabet and letter recognition as Asnong's illustrations take us on a tractor ride through our fields, follow bison as they roam through birch trees, and look for antlers... + Read More
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Series: The Wonders That I FindHardcover
Meghan J. Ward9781771604444
$20.00JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Vibrant, whimsical illustrations accompany this thoughtful poem, which will quickly become a favourite for both parents and children to read together.It's a beautiful summer day and Geneva's parents have something special in mind: a hike to a scenic viewpoint in the mountains. So, they load up their car and drive to their chosen trail — a steep but rewarding hike called "Climb into the Sky." With her teddy in tow, Geneva tries to keep up with her parents, who are eager to show her the view up high. A bird's-eye view is what they promise, one th... + Read More
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Series: The Wonders That I FindPaperback
Meghan J. Ward9781771604451
$15.00JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Mar 30, 2021
Vibrant, whimsical illustrations accompany this thoughtful poem, which will quickly become a favourite for both parents and children to read together.It's a beautiful summer day and Geneva's parents have something special in mind: a hike to a scenic viewpoint in the mountains. So, they load up their car and drive to their chosen trail — a steep but rewarding hike called "Climb into the Sky." With her teddy in tow, Geneva tries to keep up with her parents, who are eager to show her the view up high. A bird's-eye view is what they promise, one th... + Read More
With beautiful, scientifically accurate illustrations, this fascinating story teaches children about the many fish, crustaceans, marine mammals, and micro-organisms that live in and feed off the eelgrass meadows of the north Pacific coastal region. “Recommended for school and public libraries regardless of their proximity to the west coast. Although works of fiction, the books contain a wealth of accessible facts.”—Resource Links “A major theme that emerges is the need to respect and care for the ocean environment and to understand the harmony ... + Read More
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Series: Vertical ReferenceThe Life of Legendary Mountain Helicopter Rescue Pilot Jim DaviesPaperback
Kathy Calvert9781771604154
$28.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jan 12, 2021
An exciting and heart-pounding look at one of Western Canada’s most adventurous individuals, known as a pioneer pilot of the heli-ski industry and as the first mountain-rescue pilot in the Canadian National Parks system. Jim Davies is an icon of competence and courage as the first heli-skiing pilot in Canada. But it is his groundbreaking work as a helicopter rescue pilot for Parks Canada that made him a legend to all who worked with him. His stellar career as a pilot overshadowed his other talents as a ski racer and artist.Jim received several ... + Read More
Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take biking enthusiasts on Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert journeys in the following locations:Fro... + Read More
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Series: A Home Away from HomeTrue Stories of Wild Animal SanctuariesPaperback
Nicholas Read9781772032192
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12
Dec 15, 2020
An informative book for middle-grade readers about sanctuaries across North America that rescue wild animals and provide them with safe places to live. Years ago, most major cities in North America had zoos full of exotic or wild animals in tiny cages. It was also not uncommon for wild animals to be kept as pets or trained to perform in circuses. Today, we have a different way of looking at animals and deciding if and how they should be kept in captivity. There are still zoos and aquariums, of course, but the best ones are more concerned with p... + Read More
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Series: Converging WatersThe Beauty and Challenges of the Broughton ArchipelagoHardcover
Daniel Hillert9781771601658
$40.00TRAVEL
Nov 17, 2020
Stunning nature photography is paired with evocative writing that combine to explore the history of the Broughton Archipelago and expose some of the lesser known practises of government and industry in this dynamic coastal landscape.Converging Waters explores an area on the northern coast of Vancouver Island on the edge of the Broughton Archipelago: Queen Charlotte Strait, Broughton Strait, Cormorant Channel, Blackfish Sound. This part of the Namgis First Nation territory is characterized by tree-covered islands, pebble beaches, foggy mornings,... + Read More
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Series: What Bears Teach UsHardcover
Sarah Elmeligi9781771603935
$45.00NATURE
Nov 10, 2020
A lavishly illustrated book that explores the complex behavioural characteristics of North America’s largest land carnivores by examining the bear–human relationship from the bear’s perspective. From the first moment Sarah Elmeligi came eye to eye with a grizzly bear, her life changed. In a moment that lasted mere seconds, she began to question everything she thought she knew about bears. How could this docile creature be the same one with a fearsome reputation for vicious attacks? Through years of research, Elmeligi grew to appreciate that bea... + Read More
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Series: The Third DiveAn Investigation Into the Death of Rob StewartHardcover
Robert Osborne9781771603553
$30.00BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Nov 10, 2020
Based on the provocative film documentary of the same name, The Third Dive investigates the shocking death of a world-renowned conservation activist. When experienced diver and award-winning filmmaker Rob Stewart (Sharkwater and Sharkwater: Extinction) drowned while diving off the coast of the Florida Keys in 2017, it was a shock to the world's environmental movement. Reports suggested that Stewart was encouraged to perform a dangerous and ultimately fatal dive by a reckless Svengali-like instructor named Peter Sotis. Some bloggers went so far ... + Read More
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Series: Stories of IceAdventure, Commerce and Creativity on Canada’s GlaciersPaperback
Lynn Martel9781771603898
$40.00NATURE
Oct 27, 2020
With the state of global ice constantly in the news, one mountain journalist examines Canadian glaciers to uncover their secrets and their future. From a mother/daughter duo who spent five months skiing across icefields from Vancouver to Alaska, to scientists discovering biofilms deep inside glacier caverns, to protesters camping for weeks to protect their beloved local glacier, western Canada’s glaciers are dynamic, enigmatic, exquisitely beautiful, sometimes dangerous environments where people play, work, run businesses, explore, and create a... + Read More
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Series: The Alpha Wolves of YellowstoneThe Reign of Wolf 21The Saga of Yellowstone's Legendary Druid PackHardcover
Rick McIntyre9781771645249
$34.95NATURE
Sep 29, 2020
The breathtaking firsthand account of two Yellowstone wolves and their remarkable bond. Wolf 21 and Wolf 42 were attracted to each other the moment they met in Yellowstone Park—but Wolf 42’s jealous sister hindered their relationship. After an explosive insurrection within the pack, the two wolves came together at last as alpha male and alpha female of the Druids, the most successful wolf pack in Yellowstone history. Rick McIntyre recounts their fascinating love story with compassion and a keen eye for detail, drawing on his many years of expe... + Read More
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Series: The Rise of Wolf 8Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone's UnderdogPaperback
Rick McIntyre9781771647809
$24.95NATURE
Sep 29, 2020
“The powerful origin story of one of Yellowstone’s greatest and most famous wolves.”—Washington Post“[The Rise of Wolf 8] is a goldmine for information on all aspects of wolf behavior and clearly shows they are clever, smart, and emotional beings.”—Marc Bekoff, Psychology TodayYellowstone National Park was once home to an abundance of wild wolves—but park rangers killed the last of their kind in the 1920s. Decades later, the rangers brought them back, with the first wolves arriving from Canada in 1995.This is the incredible true story of one of... + Read More
An enchanting and evocative look at the unique relationship between a solitary, island-dwelling wolf and a renowned wildlife photographer. A lone wild wolf lives on a small group of uninhabited islands in British Columbia’s Salish Sea, surrounded by freighter, oil tanker and other boat traffic and in close proximity to a large urban area. His name is Takaya, which is the Coast Salish First Nations people’s word for wolf. Cheryl Alexander studied and documented this unique wolf for years, unravelling the many mysteries surrounding his life. Her... + Read More
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Series: Out HereWisdom from the WildernessPaperback
Carolyn Highland9781771604499
$20.00SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 29, 2020
Carolyn Highland’s outdoor writing will drive readers and outdoor enthusiasts to “get outside” and experience all that the natural world has to offer. Out Here is a collection of essays that explores what the wilderness has to teach us about the human experience, using outdoor endeavours as extended metaphors for greater truths. Each carefully chosen piece embarks on a different physical and metaphorical journey: managing expectations and reality during a medical emergency in a 40-mile ski mountaineering race; staring down fear and consequences... + Read More
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Series: David Suzuki Institute Tree Thieves Crime and Survival in North America's Woods Hardcover 9781771647199 $34.95 NATURE Jun 21, 2022
Best Hikes and Nature Walks with Kids in and Around Southwestern British Columbia Paperback 9781771645973 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 17, 2022
Reading the Water Fly Fishing, Fatherhood, and Finding Strength in Nature Hardcover 9781771645690 $34.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 10, 2022
Forest Walking Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America Paperback 9781771643313 $24.95 NATURE Apr 26, 2022
Park Bagger Adventures in the Canadian National Parks Paperback 9781771604789 $32.00 TRAVEL Apr 27, 2021
Good Morning, Takaya Board book 9781771604871 $12.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 30, 2021
Good Morning, Takaya Paperback 9781771605052 $10.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey Hardcover 9781771604895 $20.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
Takaya's Journey Paperback 9781771604901 $15.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
Prairie ABCs Board book 9781771604970 $12.00 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 30, 2021
The Wonders That I Find Hardcover 9781771604444 $20.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
The Wonders That I Find Paperback 9781771604451 $15.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 30, 2021
Series: Explore with Sam and Crystal Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal Hardcover 9781772033199 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Mar 16, 2021
A Home Away from Home True Stories of Wild Animal Sanctuaries Paperback 9781772032192 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 15, 2020