North America local history
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A Perfect Eden: Encounters by Early Explorers of Vancouver IslandShortlisted for two 2017 BC Book Prizes.In 1842, when explorer James Douglas encountered the rugged natural paradise that would become Vancouver Island, he described it as "a perfect Eden. This book, a compelling history of the earliest explorers to Vancouver Island, gathers the early...
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Canadian Animals ABCThis bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z is now available in board book format. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a Canadian creature rendered playfully in Geraldo Val rio's signature paper collage style: beavers, loons, polar...
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It Can't Last Forever: The 19th Battalion and the Canadian Corps in the First World WarThe 19th Battalion was an infantry unit that fought in many of the deadliest battles of the First World War. Hailing from Hamilton, Toronto, and other communities in southern Ontario and beyond, its members were ordinary men facing extraordinary challenges at the Somme, Vimy...
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Catastrophe: Stories and Lessons from the Halifax ExplosionCatastrophe weaves together compelling stories and potent lessons learned from the calamitous Halifax explosion--the worst non-natural disaster in North America before 9/11. On December 6, 1917, the Canadian city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was shattered when volatile cargo on the SS Mont-Blanc freighter exploded...
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The GatheringAlex is attending her first Mi'kmaw spiritual gathering, or mawiomi. Though she is timid at first, older cousin Matthew takes her under his wing. Meeting Elders along the way, they learn about traditional Mi'kmaw culture: the sacred fire, drumming, tanning and moccasin decorating, basket-...
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Aztec History: A Captivating Guide to the Aztec Empire, Mythology, and CivilizationDid you know that the Aztecs sacrificed 500 to 700 people every year in order to satisfy Gods? For many years, the Aztecs have captured our imaginations. Stories from the original European invaders combined with unique, awe-inspiring ruins and legends that speak of palaces...
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Azteca: Una Guía Fascinante De La Historia Azteca y la Triple Alianza de Tenochtitlán, Tetzcoco y Tlacopan (Libro en Español/AExplora la Fascinante Historia y Mitolog a de los Aztecas Nada queda de la antigua civilizaci n Mesoamericana que se autodenominaba los Mexicas, mejor conocidos por nosotros como los aztecas. Nada excepto su notable historia. En este libro, discutimos sus or genes enigm ticos...
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Merlyn Carter, Bush PilotMerlyn Carter Bush Pilot is a rollicking read about an uncommon man in an uncommon place at an uncommon time. Before civilization came to Canada's Northwest Territories, bush pilots rescued the injured, brought in prospectors, and hauled cargo. As a teen, Merlyn piloted a...
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Ontario Garlic: The Story from Farm to FestivalThe taste of Ontario garlic is as rich and varied as its history. Used mainly for medicinal purposes in the nineteenth century, people turned up their noses at the aromatic bulb as it became associated with new immigrants. The once acceptable ingredient became undesirable...
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CanadaO Canada The opening words of the Canadian national anthem are a fitting exclamation for appreciating the country sometimes called the True North. Canada's untouched wilderness, Arctic animals, and native peoples are all worthy of a shout-out. This read points out to capable young...
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CanadaIn this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Canada. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions...
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The Costume ContestFall leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Carlos and Carmen are making plans to be in the costume contest. They both want to win, but neither of them wants the other to lose. It's a problem. A prize-winning problem But with an old shirt, a...
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The Perfect PiñatasCarlos and Carmen's Abuelita has come to visit. She joins the twins, Mam , and Pap as they go from store to store, searching for the perfect pi atas. When they finally find them, the twins fall in love with their new pi ata...
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The Big RainIt's been raining and raining and raining. When the sun finally peeks out from behind the clouds, Carlos and Carmen find their entire backyard is one big puddle. But the twins don't mind once they discover it's not just a puddle of water--it's a...
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The One-Tire HouseCarlos and Carmen get some unexpected news. They're moving to a new house. The new house is big, red, and has one tire. What A house with one tire? The twins worry and worry but soon discover a house with one tire can be...
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Florentine Codex: Book 11: Book 11: Earthly Things Volume 11Two of the world's leading scholars of the Aztec language and culture have translated Sahag n's monumental and encyclopedic study of native life in Mexico at the time of the Spanish Conquest. This immense undertaking is the first complete translation into any language of...
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Good Night CanadaGood Night Canada includes the Canadian Rockies, Niagara Falls Stanley Park in Vancouver, icebergs in Newfoundland, streetcars in Toronto, Prince Edward Island, Bay of Fundy, British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Dinosaur Provincial Park, fishing boats, farms, wildlife, hockey, and so much more. This soothing nighttime...
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Armando Y La Escuela de Lona AzulLasting Connection Title, Book Links Choice, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Editor's Favorites, The Bloomsbury Review Skipping Stones Honor Award, Skipping Stones MagazineIn Spanish. The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward...
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Explorer's Guide Buffalo & Niagara FallsThe Empire State is home to some of the nation's most astounding natural and cultural wonders. From beautiful Lake Erie to the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains mountains to historically rich Buffalo, this region has the makings for a world-class destination for any traveler....
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Mexico City: A Cultural and Literary CompanionMexico City is a place of superlatives. The oldest city in the Americas, it is now the world's largest urban area. Formerly the center of the Aztec and Spanish empires, this vast modern metropolis is home to over fifteen million people, mirroring Mexico's mixed...
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