North America local history
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The Harbour Explosion: The Nova Scotia EpisodeJoin the Stonehart siblings on their second fantastical journey, which plunges them into the unfortunate events of the infamous Halifax harbour explosion, where they befriend one of the many victims. Together, they pool their knowledge and talents to devise a rescue plan amidst the...
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Memories - Short Stories of the OutdoorsMemories - Short Stories of the Outdoors is a diverse collection of real-life tales by a passionate outdoorsman. There are so many wonderful ways to experience nature. Paddling, fishing, hunting, skiing, traveling, or simply being outdoors doing not much at all, are just some...
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Alone in a Canoe: One Man One Canoe Five Solo JourneysALONE IN A CANOE (Revised Edition)One man, one canoe, five solo journeys to five remote wilderness regions in Western Ontario, Canada including Quetico, Woodland Caribou, Wabakimi and Opasquia.Can you imagine being retired (over 60), healthy and determined to research and travel alone for three...
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Secrets of Mesoamerica: From Aztec Kings to Mayan MythologyMAYA AND AZTEC HISTORYLike the Greeks and Romans, many people relate folklore to legends. These two civic institutions have told some of the most renowned stories of divine beings and fantasies. The fact remains that every society in every corner of the world has...
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Two Men and Their CatchThe children's book Two Men and Their Catch is part of a fun fisherman series by Deborah K Crawford, based on her experiences living in Mexico part time.The story explores the friendship and adventures experienced by the hard-working people of Mexico, especially fishermen. These...
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Tonight: The Great EarthquakeOriginally published as Esta Noche, El Gran Terremoto in 2018 by Ediciones Antílope, Tonight: The Great Earthquake explores the unresolvable relationship between catastrophe, uncertainty, and control. Set in a society that organizes its conduct and traditions around the inevitable-but unspecified-arrival of The Great Earthquake,...
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Manitoba Muslims: A History of Resilience and GrowthManitoba Muslims: A History of Resiliance and Growth is both a look back at the history of Muslims in the province of Manitoba, and a look forward into the future. The Muslims of Manitoba have a presence that reaches back beyond a century. They...
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Oscar Lives Next Door: A Story Inspired by Oscar Peterson's ChildhoodA fictional glimpse into famous jazz musician Oscar Peterson's youth Long before Oscar Peterson became a virtuoso jazz pianist, he was a boy who loved to play the trumpet. When childhood tuberculosis weakened his lungs, Oscar could no longer play his beloved instrument. He...
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Minnow: The Girl Who Became Part FishA young Indigenous water protector named Minnow goes on an underwater journey, learning from our ocean-living relatives. When she returns to the surface, she gathers her community to help make a change. This story is told in lyrical rhyme and helps children gain a...
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Orange Shirt Day Book PackageA collection of Orange Shirt Day books and resources created by Residential School Survivor, Phyllis Webstad. This package has books for every age and includes The Orange Shirt Story, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Orange Shirt Day, and Beyond the Orange Shirt Story. Package also includes...
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Maakusie Loves Music: English EditionMaakusie loves music! But what makes music in the Arctic so special? Join Maakusie as he practises katajjaniq (throat singing) and learns ajaja songs, drumming, and more! Explore everything from traditional instruments to dances to the origin of the brass bands in the Arctic...
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LabelJust read the label and know the story that could never be told. Author: HalraiPublisher: BlurbPublished: 07/14/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.06dISBN: 9798210484635This title is not returnable
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Robbie Visits Cape Race: Newfoundland AdventuresRobbie is about to go on an adventure with his mom to visit some of his favourite places along the Irish Loop in Newfoundland. He can barely sleep as he wonders what tomorrow will bring. Will Clifford the Lighthouse Keeper at Cape Race remember...
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Cholula: The History and Legacy of the Sacred City that Dates Back to the Toltec EmpireWithin a generation of Christopher Columbus' historic voyage to the Americas in 1492, a regional rivalry had developed between Spain and its closest neighbor as the Portuguese began to establish a colony in Brazil and push its boundaries southwards. However, while the Portuguese and...
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The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against LincolnA riveting account of the years, months and days leading up to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the unexpected ways Canadians were deeply involved in every aspect of the American Civil War. Canadians take pride in being on the "good side" of...
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MexicoIn this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Mexico. 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 Secret PocketThe true story of how Indigenous girls at a Canadian residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive Mary was four years old when she was first taken away to the Lejac Indian Residential School. It was far away...
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Desert JungleStriking mixed-media art from the creator of Mirror lights up the Sonoran Desert, revealing--through one wary boy's experience--a habitat that is anything but barren and desolate. In a desert valley, surrounded by mountains of rock and cactus, is the tiny village the boy calls...
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History Matters: Stories and Photographs from the Archives of the Lakes District MuseumLocated in the geographic centre of British Columbia, the Lakes District is a unique region with a fascinating backstory. History Matters, the first book published by the Lakes District Museum Society in a half century, gives readers a glimpse into the lives of some...
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Letters from MexicoHernan Cortes's Cartas de Relacion, written over a seven-year period to Charles V of Spain, provide an extraordinary narrative account of the conquest of Mexico from the founding of the coastal town of Veracruz until Cortes's journey to Honduras in 1525.Author: Hernan CortesPublisher: www.bnpublishing.comPublished:...
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