North America local history
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All the Stars DeniedIn a companion novel to her critically acclaimed Shame the Stars, Pura Belpré Award Winner Guadalupe Garcia McCall tackles the hidden history of the United States and its first mass deportation that swept up hundreds of thousands of Mexican American citizens during the Great...
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CloudwalkerCloudwalker, describing the creation of the rivers, is the second in a series of Northwest Coast legends by Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd. Their previous collaboration, Raven Brings the Light (2013), is a national bestseller.On British Columbia's northwest coast lies the Sacred Headwaters--the...
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Weird But True Canada: 300 Outrageous Facts about the True NorthThe best-selling Weird But True line is now exploring north of the U.S. border Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and kooky charisma of the Land of Plenty: Canada Calling all Canadians and Canada-philes: Get ready to be...
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Stella Díaz Never Gives UpFrom award-winning author Angela Dominguez comes the novel Stella Diaz Never Gives Up, a story about a shy Mexican-American girl who becomes an environmental activist and makes a difference in her community. Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to...
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Lives of Girls and WomenWINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE(R) IN LITERATURE 2013 The only novel from Alice Munro-award-winning author of The Love of a Good Woman--is an insightful, honest book, "autobiographical in form but not in fact," that chronicles a young girl's growing up in rural Ontario in...
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The Aztecs: A Very Short IntroductionThis Very Short Introduction employs the disciplines of history, religious studies, and anthropology as it illuminates the complexities of Aztec life. Readers meet a people highly skilled in sculpture, astronomy, city planning, poetry, and philosophy, who were also profoundly committed to cosmic regeneration through...
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CanadaEmbark on a journey to the Great White North! This book transports readers to Canada through visually engaging photographs and fun facts. Readers will learn about the geography of Canada, from its many lakes to the icy tundra. The history and government of Canada...
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Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition)The beloved story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with...
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Tiny Travelers Mexico Treasure QuestInspire children to fall in love with the world they live in with Tiny Travelers! The Tiny Travelers "Treasure Quest" Series takes its readers on a fun-filled journey to discover what makes each country special with search-and-find features on every spread. In Tiny Travelers...
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Saints and Sinners in the Cristero War: Stories of Martyrdom from MexicoThis provocative account of the persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico in the 1920s and 1930s tells the stories of eight pivotal players. The saints are now honored as martyrs by the Catholic Church, and the sinners were political and military leaders who...
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Empire in the SandAvery Mann, a retired pharmaceuticals executive, is in crisis. His wife dies of cancer, his son's marriage is on the rocks, his grandson is having a meltdown, and his good friend is a victim of the robocalls scandal that invades the Canadian federal election.Throw...
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The Orange Shirt StoryThis is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the true story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non First Nations peoples). When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to...
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Anne of Green GablesExplore Green Gables as you've never seen it before in this little book--perfect for little hands! When siblings Matthew and Marilla take in orphan Anne Shirley, they get more than they bargained for. Anne promises she'll be good but trouble finds her everywhere she...
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Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip: Adventures from the Coast to the Mountains, with Victoria and the Sea-To-Sky HighwayFrom the ocean to the mountains, go off the beaten path and into the heart of Western Canada with Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire two-week road trip or follow strategic routes, like a week-long drive along the...
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FridaThis long-awaited companion to Jonah Winter's acclaimed DIEGO features the paintings of young Spanish artist, Ana Juan. This stunning picture book is the perfect gift for art enthusiasts of all ages.When her mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father...
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The Boy from Mexico: An Immigration Story of Bravery and Determination (Based on a True Story) (Ages 5-8)Learn Courage with this Short Spanish Story#1 New Release in Children's Mexico BooksBased on a true story, Luz channels his inner bravery to come to America. All alone, he must face natural disasters and sacrifice everything to have a better life.Learn bravery and independence...
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Finders KeepersTwelve-year-old Macy is an amateur treasure hunter who finds lost things along the southern Saskatchewan shores of Buffalo Pound Lake. When her mom announces she's leaving her park ranger job at the lake to be a police officer in the city, Macy decides she...
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History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian's Empire to the MexiIf you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading...Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for...
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Four Faces of the MoonOn a journey to uncover her family's story, Spotted Fawn travels through time and space to reclaim connection to ancestors, language, and the land--creating a path forward in this essential graphic novel. In the dreamworld she bears witness to a mountain of buffalo skulls....
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¡Nos Vamos a Mexico!Travel to Mexico and discover its many wonders, from the amazing monarch butterflies in the Highlands to a mariachi show in the village square. The rhyme and lyricism of the text is complemented by endnotes about the history of the country, national fiestas, and...
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