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Series: British Columbia and Yukon Gold Hunters A History in Photographs Paperback Donald E. Waite 9781772030778 $29.95 HISTORY Sep 04, 2015

Although the 1848 discovery of gold in California was the first bonanza to trigger an invasion of migrants to North America’s Pacific Coast, it was relatively short-lived. Soon, grander findings farther north led to an even greater influx of gold hunters. In 1851, a twenty-seven-ounce gold nugget was found on Haida Gwaii, ushering in fifty years of gold fever that brought a wave of Californians to the Fraser River and then farther inland to the gold-laden creeks of the Cariboo.In this masterful collection of stories, historical images, and hand... + Read More
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Series: The Great Blackfoot Treaties Paperback Hugh Dempsey 9781772030785 $22.95 HISTORY Sep 29, 2015

“A must-read for historians and their students.”—Annette Bruised Head, Kainai High School Principal, Blood Tribe The expansive ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Nation ranged from the North Saskatchewan River in Alberta to the Missouri River in Montana and from the Rocky Mountains east to the Cypress Hills. This buffalo-rich land sustained the Blackfoot for generations until the arrival of whiskey traders, unscrupulous wolfers, smallpox epidemics, and the encroachment of white settlers on traditional hunting grounds. These factors led to wid... + Read More
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Series: Whistle Posts West Railway Tales from British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon Paperback Mary Trainer 9781772030433 $18.95 TRANSPORTATION Oct 23, 2015

Everybody has a train story. Whether it comes from a distant relative who worked on the railways or from a family train trip that formed a lasting impression of the Canadian landscape, trains inspire a sense of wonder and nostalgia. They are embedded in the history of Canada as a whole and western Canada in particular, and for generations they were how most people travelled and saw the country. Today, trains get the most attention in the context of tragedy, in the aftermath of rare but catastrophic derailments. However, train stories go beyond ... + Read More
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Series: Portraits of Vancouver Island Paperback Chris Cheadle 9781772030815 $18.95 TRAVEL Mar 22, 2016

A colourful visitor's guide to Vancouver Island Home to Canada’s most balmy climate and a popular destination for over 230 cruise ships per year, Vancouver Island offers a unique and fascinating West Coast landscape with much to see and experience. From the massive old-growth forests of Cathedral Grove and the Carmanah Valley to the annual migration of orcas through the waters of the Salish Sea to the island’s charming communities and distinctive First Nations heritage, this popular destination has it all. Vancouver Island is home to about 800,... + Read More
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Series: Portraits of British Columbia Paperback Al Harvey 9781772030846 $18.95 TRAVEL Mar 22, 2016

A visitor's guide to British Columbia's most picturesque natural and cultural highlights. British Columbia, Canada’s third-largest province, is a land of immense geographic beauty and diversity. From its vast regions of coastal and interior wilderness to its rustic heritage towns and vibrant multicultural cities, the province offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor explorers and urban sophisticates alike. This collection of images depicts the unique elements of all regions of the province including both its urban and rural landscapes. Fro... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Stories Emily Carr The Incredible Life and Adventures of a West Coast Artist Paperback Cat Klerks 9781772030877 $9.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 06, 2015

This is the story of a rebellious girl from British Columbia who travelled the world in pursuit of her calling only to find her true inspiration in the Canadian landscape she’d left behind. Both a prolific painter and an accomplished writer, Carr was more comfortable in the raw wilderness than in the tea rooms of London, and more at home with her unique pets than with the people around her. Despite numerous setbacks and disappointments, she persevered to become the West Coast’s most celebrated artist—and a Canadian icon. Her story is a testamen... + Read More
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Series: Brother XII's Treasure Paperback Amanda Spottiswoode 9781772030716 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 09, 2015

Shortlisted for the 2016-17 Chocolate Lily Book Award “An absorbing, fast-paced book full of interesting characters, unexpected events, and a sense of . . . compelling quest and exploration.” —CM Magazine The year is 1936, and seven children (aged eight to sixteen) are sprung from their respective boarding schools in England to the coast of British Columbia to embark on a summer sailing adventure like no other. On the way, they discover the true story of Brother XII, a shadowy figure recently disappeared from his island compound, who is rumour... + Read More
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Series: Grim Hill The Secret of Grim Hill Grim Hill, Book One Paperback Linda DeMeulemeester 9781772030747 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 06, 2015

Winner, Silver Birch Award Finalist, BC Young Readers’ Red Cedar Award Finalist, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Diamond Willow Award The new kid at Darkmont High, Cat Peters is already desperate to get out. So when she hears that Grimoire, the private school nearby, is offering scholarships to the winners of a Halloween soccer match, Cat jumps at the chance to apply, despite her sister’s Sookie’s warnings that there’s something creepy about the old school on the hill. Sookie’s worries are confirmed when they uncover a mystery about an entire soc... + Read More
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Series: The Flags of War Fields of Conflict—The American Civil War, Part One Paperback John Wilson 9781772030709 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Oct 06, 2015

Nate and Walt MacGregor are cousins who have never met, living on opposite sides of a deeply divided continent. Nate, the privileged son of a plantation owner in the American South, and Walt, an abolitionist son of a pioneer farmer in Canada West, are both profoundly affected by the story of a runaway slave named Sunday. While Nate prepares to fight for his Southern homeland, Walt fears that the seizure of a Confederate ship with British envoys on board will pull Britain into the war. When the cousins at last cross paths during the Battle of Sh... + Read More
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Series: Trouble at Impact Lake The Shenanigans Series, Book Three Paperback Andreas Oertel 9781772030679 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 06, 2015

"Starred Selection," Best Books for Kids and Teens, Spring 2016 In the thrilling third installment in the popular Shenanigans series, Cody, Eric, and Rachel are back in the present after their time travelling adventure and ready to return to their boring lives in the sleepy town of Sultana, Manitoba. But no sooner have they settled into their old routine than they run into a suspicious pair of divers who claim to be on a mission to recover a sunken military plane. Always curious, the kids go on their own quest to discover the real story behind ... + Read More
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Series: Kids' Own Nature Books Baby Birds in the Wild Paperback Damon Calderwood 9781772030648 $6.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Sep 14, 2015

This delightful book, with its vivid photos and simple text, will introduce young children to the enchanting world of newly born birds and the anxious dotings and feeding techniques of their moms and dads. Highlighting over forty bird species, this collection invites birdwatchers everywhere to get kids started early in enjoying North America’s most popular pastime. Baby Birds in the Wild is the perfect companion for aspiring birders of all ages.
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Series: Kids' Own Nature Books Baby Wild Animals 2nd edition Paperback Dennis Schmidt 9781772030907 $6.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 14, 2015

Do you want to know what an elk calf looks like? Or a mountain goat kid? How about playful bear cubs romping in the grass? This sweet and colourful picture book introduces children to over thirty species of young animals in the wild. It is an ideal guide for teaching kids about North American wildlife.
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Series: The Legend of the Buffalo Stone Paperback Dawn Sprung 9781927527481 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Aug 14, 2015

Twelve-year old Hanata loves playing around the hills and riverbanks of her prairie home, but the young girl’s life is far from carefree. Everything is connected to the innii, or buffalo, which the Blackfoot people rely on for their food, clothing, and shelter. When a winter storm descends on the land, the buffalo disappear and the people begin to grow hungry. All hope is lost until Hanata has a dream that leads her on a search for a magical stone with the power to bring back the innii. A detailed Teachers' Guide can be downloaded from the l... + Read More
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales Brothers of the Wolf Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030389 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

This is the tale two wolf cubs raised as human children in a village on the Pacific coast. The two brothers are very different from one another. One feels most at home in the forest, while the other loves the sea. When they undergo a supernatural transformation, the brothers must part ways. But they soon discover how the power of their howling voices can unite to save the world from uncertain darkness. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales The First Beaver Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030624 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

This is a story about trust between parents and children and the importance of being true to oneself. Young Reedee, born with shimmering brown hair the colour of Mother Earth, is different from the other people in her village, and it isn’t just her hair that sets her apart. At night, while the village sleeps, Reedee disappears into the forest. At first her parents worry, but they soon discover their daughter has a path she must follow on her own. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales The First Mosquito Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030631 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

While practising his spear-throwing one day, young Yax loses his spear among the trees. Ignoring his mother’s warnings about the dangers of the woods, he wanders into the forest, only to learn the hard way about the value of parental wisdom. Fortunately, the members of the village are able to enlist the help of friendly spirit creatures—Creek Woman, Thunderbird, and the Lightning Snakes, who set a trap for the boy’s pursuers and help transform a fierce monster into the insect now known as the mosquito. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Lost Bonanzas of Western Canada Volume 1 Paperback Garnet Basque 9781895811407 $18.95 HISTORY Apr 21, 2006

The thirteen stories in this volume revisit some of the most famous unsolved cases of missing treasure from British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. These popular legends tell harrowing tales—of missing loot from a Cariboo stagecoach robbery, gold bullion lost in a blizzard at the summit of Chilkoot Pass, and a terrifying murder at the Lost Lemon Mine, where a mysterious curse guards the secret of Alberta’s greatest lost treasure. But did the events in these legends really take place? Here is where historian Garnet Basque bring... + Read More
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Series: Lost Bonanzas of Western Canada Volume 2 Paperback Garnet Basque 9781895811865 $18.95 HISTORY Apr 20, 2006

Treasure! For many an adventure-seeker, this is the single most magical word in the English language. And what better place to discover treasure than the Canadian West, a region steeped in legends of lost riches left behind by gold prospectors and outlaws from days past. In the second Lost Bonanzas, Garnet Basque continues his review of famous sites, from the coast and Interior of British Columbia to Dawson City, Yukon, where lost treasures are said to lie waiting for discovery. The legends in this volume have stood the test of time, but are t... + Read More