North America local history
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Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and InnovationsEveryone knows that moccasins, canoes and toboggans were invented by the Aboriginal people of North America, but did you know that they also developed their own sign language, syringe needles and a secret ingredient in soda pop? Depending on where they lived, Aboriginal communities...
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Tofino and Clayoquot Sound: A HistoryClayoquot Sound, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is not only a place of extraordinary raw beauty, but also a region with a rich heritage and fascinating past.Tofino and Clayoquot Sound delves into all facets of the region's history, bringing to life the...
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Being Prime MinisterBehind the politics, discover the lives of Canada's leaders."What a life it is to be prime minister!" -- John DiefenbakerCanada has had twenty-three prime ministers, all with views and policies that have differed as widely as the ages in which they lived. But what...
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Escape from the WildfireJack loves mountain biking, and when his dad forbids him to ride in the forest surrounding Lytton because of the risk of wildfire, the reality of the region's heat dome sets in. Days later, the village of Lytton burns down, forcing Jack to evacuate...
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When Canada Shut Down: 50th Anniversary of the 1972 Summit SeriesIt's pretty rare that a country has a shared collective memory of events that happened fifty years prior. In 1972, the Summit Series was the first 'best on best' competition between the two hockey powerhouses, Canada and the Soviet Union. Canadians were so captivated...
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True North Crosswords, Book 6Fifty Canadian crosswords by Kathleen Hamilton, Canada's favourite crossword constructor. The puzzles originally appeared as North of 49 puzzles in the Toronto Star, and have been extensively re-edited and revised for this book.Author: Kathleen HamiltonPublisher: Kathleen HamiltonPublished: 08/26/2016Pages: 116Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 11.00h x...
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Texas and Northeastern Mexico, 1630-1690An English translation of Chapa's Historia de Nuevo León, the first history of the region that eventually became Texas and northeastern Mexico. Winner, Presidio La Bahía Award, Sons of the Republic of TexasIn the seventeenth century, South Texas and Northeastern Mexico formed El Nuevo...
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More Bygone Days: Moonshine, Dancing' & Romancin'Dutch Thompson is back with More Bygone Days. This second collection includes stories from moonshiner and horse whisperer Ralph Gallant and Maisie Adams, Canada's first female lighthouse keeper. It has memories from Keith Pratt, railway engine driver and photographer, and Kathryn MacQuarrie Wood, a...
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Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border FamilyA true multigenerational story of how one family had and lost it all along the US-Mexican border.Pietro La Greca Sr. was an intimidating Napolitano con man dubbed "Mexico's real-life Don Corleone." He ran Mexico's biggest money-laundering scheme during the worst economic period in the...
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Chichén ItzáIn this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Chichén Itzá while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look!...
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The Thlewiaza-Seal Rivers: Challenge of the IceThe author participated on 19 canoe trips in the wilderness of northern Canada. The trips ranged from 11 to 36 days and totaled about 4,500 miles. Most of the trips ended at either the Arctic Ocean or Hudson Bay. This book is about one...
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This Is What I See: Bilingual Inuktitut and English EditionLet's count what we see as we walk on the tundra Based on a song by award-winning Inuktitut singer and songwriter Looee Arreak, this book invites children to sing along as they count the animals they see on the tundra.Author: Looee ArreakPublisher: Inhabit Education...
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Doc: The Life of Roy HalladayNobody's baseball story is like Roy Halladay's.He was born and raised to be a superstar. He was a first-round draft pick in 1995. He nearly threw a no-hitter in his second big-league start in 1998. But two years later, Halladay suffered arguably the worst...
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Harvey Holds His OwnThe West Highland Terrier that brought Harvey Comes Home to life returns with his tail wagging and his nose sharp, ready for a new adventure Harvey the West Highland Terrier is back with his beloved Maggie. He is also back at Brayside retirement home,...
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Mexico - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureCulture Smart Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society. It describes how people socialize and meet members of the opposite sex, the dynamics of daily life, the central importance of family, and the annual cycle of Catholic feasts and fiestas. For business...
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Cinco de MayoCinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, honors an important battle fought by the Mexican army in 1862. On this day, people celebrate with Mexican food, music, and dancing. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme Includes online music access.Author:...
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The Great Loop Experience - From Concept to Completion: A Practical Guide for Planning, Preparing and Executing Your Great Loop AdventureThis guide helps you create the journey of a lifetime. The book covers important financial, medical, insurance, home, time-frame, and life-style factors that should be considered before starting. It details choosing and outfitting your boat for the journey, route planning, guidebooks, and charts to...
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The Sea Wolves: Living Wild in the Great Bear RainforestThe Sea Wolves sets out to disprove the notion of "the Big Bad Wolf," especially as it is applied to coastal wolves--a unique strain of wolf that lives in the rainforest along the Pacific coast of Canada. Genetically distinct from their inland cousins and...
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Will I See?May, a young teenage girl, traverses the city streets, finding keepsakes in different places along her journey. When May and her kookum make these keepsakes into a necklace, it opens a world of danger and fantasy. While May fights against a terrible reality, she...
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Québec: A Photographic Road Trip Through Canada's Beautiful ProvinceWith insider tips, sample itineraries, and images from one of Canada's foremost photographers, this exquisite book brings you the best of Qu bec, providing expert travel inspiration that will help you craft your own amazing journey. This extraordinary visual tour leads you through five...
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