North America local history
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Border Land, Border Water: A History of Construction on the US-Mexico DivideWinner, Abbott Lowell Cummings Award, Vernacular Architecture Forum, 2020 Winner, Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book Award, Society of Architectural Historians, 2021 From the boundary surveys of the 1850s to the ever-expanding fences and highway networks of the twenty-first century, Border Land, Border Water examines the...
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Surviving Mexico: Resistance and Resilience Among Journalists in the Twenty-First CenturyMott KTA Journalism and Mass Communication Research Award, Kappa Tau Alpha Tankard Book Award, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Knudson Latin America Prize, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Since 2000, more than 150 journalists have been...
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Endangered Maize: Industrial Agriculture and the Crisis of ExtinctionCharting the political, social, and environmental history of efforts to conserve crop diversity. Many people worry that we're losing genetic diversity in the foods we eat. Over the past century, crop varieties standardized for industrial agriculture have increasingly dominated farm fields. Concerned about what...
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Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin: My Story of Cinco de Mayo / Mi Version del Cinco de MayoTells the story of Ignacio Zaragoza Seguâin, the Mexican general who beat the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, which is now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo in the United States.Author: Jose Angel GutierrezPublisher: Pinata BooksPublished: 05/31/2021Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.43h...
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Operation Husky: The Canadian Invasion of Sicily, July 10--August 7, 1943Author: Mark ZuehlkePublisher: Douglas & McIntyrePublished: 07/14/2009Pages: 480Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.15lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.70dISBN: 9781553653240
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A Line of Blood and Dirt: Creating the Canada-United States Border Across Indigenous LandsThe untold history of the multiracial making of the border between Canada and the United States. Often described as the longest undefended border in the world, the Canada-United States border was born in blood, conflict, and uncertainty. At the end of the American Revolution,...
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Becoming Vancouver: A HistoryA brisk chronicle of Vancouver, BC, from early days to its emergence as a global metropolis, refracted through the events, characters and communities that have shaped the city. In Becoming Vancouver award-winning historian Daniel Francis follows the evolution of the city from early habitation...
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Berry Picking for Grandma: English EditionHow many berries do you need to make crowberry jam? This book helps children build numeracy skills while reading a fun story about berry picking.Author: Jenna Bailey-SirkoPublisher: Inhabit Education Books Inc.Published: 09/15/2020Pages: 28Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.80w x 0.10dISBN: 9780228702856Audience: Ages 4-8About...
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MIA and the Monsters: The Monsters Learn to Share: English EditionMia is hoping to spend time with her monster friends, but they are being difficult and don't want to share Follow along with Mia as she tries to bring her monster friends together to teach them about the importance of sharing.Author: Neil ChristopherPublisher: Inhabit...
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Baja California Peninsula 101: 101 Ways to Explore BajaDiscover 101 places, monuments, beaches, food, and experiences in Baja California. Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, San Quintin, Guerrero Negro, Laguna de San Ignacio, Loreto, La Paz, Todos Santos, Cabo San Lucas: this land is a veritable gold mine of revelations. Alongside the most beautiful, postcard-like...
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Moon Time PrayerWhat stories are girls told of womanhood? Are they of strength, grace, and creativity? Not long ago, they heard whispered tales of impending curses. Physical changes were clinically defined in textbooks, but not spoken of openly. Embarrassment was mandatory. Shame assured. What narratives will...
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Stories of Survival and Revenge: From Inuit FolkloreStories of Survival and Revenge presents three action-packed Inuit folktales: the stories of Nuliajuk, the mother of the sea mammals; Kaugjagjuk, the mistreated orphan who seeks revenge; and the Nanurluk, an enormous polar bear many times the size of a regular bear. Written at...
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My Canada: An Illustrated AtlasThis picture book atlas of Canada is a whimsical, informative introduction to our country from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and labels indicating the capital city, other major cities, key lakes and...
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Emily of New MoonEmily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely--until her beloved father died. Now Emily's an orphan, and her snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. Although she's sure she'll never be happy there, Emily deals with...
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Mexico For Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore The World BooksWelcome to Mexico Are you ready to tour around the place and meet new people? Then go ahead and open this book Here, you will get your first truly Mexican experience through pictures and texts. You will have an idea of what life is...
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Not My GirlMargaret can't wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by evocative illustrations, Not My Girl makes the original, award-winning memoir, A Stranger at Home, accessible to younger children....
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This Is Mexico CityThis stylish, gorgeously photographed guide to Mexico City will help you get the most out of this vibrant, culturally rich destination--or make you want to plan a trip Vast and exciting, Mexico City has so much to offer, from museums to markets, architectural wonders...
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Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada: Exploring the Most Spectacular Back Roads of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & LabrScenic Driving Atlantic Canada features nearly thirty separate drives through the beautiful Canadian coastline, from Nova Scotia up to Newfoundland. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions.Author: Chloe ErnstPublisher: Globe Pequot PressPublished: 06/01/2019Pages: 296Binding Type:...
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Living in . . . Mexico: Ready-To-Read Level 2Discover what it's like to grow up in Mexico with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about kids just like you in countries around the world! Hola! My name is Rosa, and I'm a kid just like you...
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The Donnelly Album: The Complete & Authentic Account of Canada's Famous Feuding FamilyThe Donnelly Album By now everyone in Canada knows at least one version of the brutal slaying of members of the Donnelly family on the night of February 3, 1880. The Donnelly Album tells in compelling detail the story of the Donnellys-James and Johannah...
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