North America local history
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Wild and FreeJack Boudreau, author of the bestselling Crazy Man's Creek and Grizzly Bear Mountain, is back with another wild and wooly, scarcely believable but nevertheless true tale of misadventure in British Columbia's northern wilderness. Wild and Free, which Boudreau says is his best book yet,...
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The Strong GirlIn the 1860s, choices for a young farm girl are few-especially a girl like Lizzy, who knows there must be something more out there for her. She has two choices: Take an apprentice and save her family farm, or run away to save herself...
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The Northeast Passage: A guide to the seas and wildlife islands of Arctic SiberiaNewly-available, edition 3, revised. The seas and islands of the Siberian Arctic are a serious challenge to the navigator, but powerful icebreakers have opened the way to the Northeast Passage, a region which is home for a world-beating range of superb animals. Polar bears...
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Terry Fox - The Amputee Who Attempted to Run Across Canada in 143 Days Canadian History for Kids True Canadian HeroesWho was Terry Fox? Why do Canadians name schools, roads, buildings, and parks after him? Know Terry Fox's story through this educational book for kids. Be inspired by his determination, hardwork and a spirit too strong for cancer to beat. Reading biography stories will...
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Tepozteco's BellyAuthor: José AgustínPublisher: Pinata BooksPublished: 10/31/2023Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781558859821Audience: Young AdultReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2023
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat in CanadaRow, row, row your boat . . . in Canada! The sights and scenery of Canada spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song. Each die-cut page of the layered board book reveals an imaginary boat sailing past Niagra Falls,...
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Robert Bond: A Political BiographyAn in-depth view of the political actions and legacy of Newfoundland's first Prime Minister.Author: James K. HillerPublisher: ISER BooksPublished: 11/18/2019Pages: 516Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10dISBN: 9781894725477About the AuthorHiller, James K.: - James Hiller came to Newfoundland as a graduate student...
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Medias Naranjas: Diego & FridaIntroduce your little ones in English and Spanish to Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, known together as the Elephant and the Dove.Who's your other half, your media naranja?Muralist Diego Rivera and artist Frida Kahlo were each other's muses and peculiar halves. This iconic creative...
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Laughing Back at Empire: The Grassroots Activism of the Asianadian Magazine, 1978-1985Asian Canadian activism, resistance, and art of the 1970s and 80s Laughing Back at Empire is a ground-breaking examination of The Asianadian, one of Canada's first anti-racist, anti- sexist, and anti-homophobic magazines. Over the course of its seven-year run, the small but mighty magazine...
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Great Plains FortsGreat Plains Forts introduces readers to the fortifications that have impacted the lives of Indigenous peoples, fur trappers and traders, travelers, and military personnel on the Great Plains and prairies from precontact times to the present. Using stories to introduce patterns in fortification construction...
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Following the Echoes: The Quest to Uncover a True Wartime Story of Love, Loss, and LegacyAfter the death of their British-born Grandma Gladys in 2021, siblings Claudia and Lance took a sudden interest in the Canadian fiancé Gladys lost during World War II, Wendell "Del" Pierce Drew, a member of the elite RAF Pathfinder Force with Bomber Command who...
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Deborah's Journey: A Story of Hope and Healing from the Life of a Hutterite ChildIn this heartfelt and vividly narrated tale, young Deborah navigates the world of childhood with her playful imagination and loving family. A tragic accident leaves her with severe burns, but her resilient spirit endures. With the support of her caring mother and the miraculous...
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Carnal Crimes: Sexual Assault Law in Canada, 1900-1975"Carnal Crimes: Sexual Assault Law in Canada, 1900-1975" is an engaging and powerful book about sexual assault crimes in Canadian history by one of Canada s foremost legal historians. Using a case-study approach, Constance Backhouse explores nine sexual assault trials from across the country...
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Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks 7Lonely Planet's Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike the Skyline Trail, watch for bears, and ride the rapids; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart...
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La Frontera de Cristal / The Crystal FrontierCarlos Fuentes examina la separación entre México y Estados Unidos con el cristal de la discriminación, el racismo, la violencia, pero también la fuerza de la vida mexicana, que parece sobrevivir a todas las agresiones. En La frontera de cristal, Carlos Fuentes es el...
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DreamersAuthor: Graciela LimónPublisher: Page Vision PressPublished: 09/15/2023Pages: 196Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45dISBN: 9781960946218
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Toes in My Nose: And Other PoemsSilly, funny, and outrageous, Toes in My Nose is the book that launched Sheree Fitch's career as Canada's premier nonsense poet. From Popcorn Pete and Mabel Murple to Zelba Zinnamon, these are some of the best-loved poems and characters in Canadian children's literature. The...
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Over the Falls with Gabby and MaddoxThe siblings go to great heights!Gabby and Maddox visit the historic Niagara Falls and make new friends traveling from Canada. They learn about the rich history of the area and the people who have tried to conquer the powerful falls.Seeking adventure themselves, the kids...
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Unflinching: The Making of a Canadian SniperElite sniper Jody Mitic loved being a soldier. His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the Canadian military, through sniper training, and firefights in Afghanistan, culminating on the fateful night when he stepped on a landmine and lost both of...
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Avalanche"Things used to be easier, but even in those carefree days, the rules were in place for a reason. And that reason is: so we can all agree. So we can all have the same standard applied across the board. So there is no...
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