North America local history
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Diego Rivera: His World and OursSTARRED REVIEW *"The author makes art both aspiration and action . . . This book will thrill budding artists." ―Kirkus Reviews "Young artists will find inspiration for their own creations." ―Booklist A Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner! Discover the life and legacy of celebrated...
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Sweetest KuluDream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you. This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly...
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Leona Vicario Y El Misterio de Las Medallas de Plata / Leona Vicario and the Mys Tery of the Silver MedalsUna novela de suspenso histórico para niños, en la que conoceremos las aventuras de Leona Vicario, espía independentista. Nueva España, 1810. Después de que una mujer desconocida le regalara una medalla de plata en el mercado, Leona Vicario comienza a recibir crípticos mensajes de...
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Only in Saskatchewan: Recipes & Stories from the Province's Best-Loved EaterieThis beautifully photographed collection of recipes and restaurant profiles is a loving tribute and valuable resource for exploring Saskatchewan's culinary landscape.In this celebration of Saskatchewan cuisine, Naomi Hansen pairs recipes from the province's best-loved restaurants with profiles of the chefs and families behind those...
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Gaawin Gindaaswin Ndaawsii/I Am Not A NumberThe dual language edition, in Nishnaabemwin (Ojibwe) Nbisiing dialect and English, of the award-winning I Am Not a Number. When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries...
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Anne of the IslandAnne Shirley is off to college in this artfully packaged edition of the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series. Anne is finally off to Redmond College! While she's sad to be leaving Marilla and the twins, she's excited to finally become...
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UnseenIn the Toronto of the future, an AI called Monitor oversees all the city's infrastructure. Coordinating public transit and self-driving cars, gridlock is a thing of the past, along with surprises with city electrical and water systems. The system is foolproof and impenetrable-or so...
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The Witness Blanket: Truth, Art and ReconciliationFor more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The Blanket is a living work of art--a...
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Mexican History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Mexico and the Mexican RevolutionIf you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous...
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Dakwäkãda WarriorsGrowing up in Haines Junction, YT, artist Cole Pauls performed in a traditional song and dance group called the Dakw k da Dancers. During that time, Pauls encountered the ancestral language of Southern Tutchone. Driven by a desire to help revitalize the language, he...
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Zapantera Negra: An Artistic Encounter Between Black Panthers and Zapatistas (New & Updated Edition)A powerful elixir of hope and determination, Zapantera Negra provides a galvanizing presentation of interviews, militant artwork, and original documents from two movements' struggle for dignity and liberation. When Emory Douglas, former Minister of Culture of the Black Panther Party, accepted an invitation from...
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Día de Los MuertosD a de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate...
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The Wheel of Time: The Shamans of Mexico Their Thoughts about Life Death and the UniverseWorld-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's selection of his writings on the shamans of ancient Mexico.Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda soon immersed himself in the sorcerer's magical world entirely. Ten...
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Finding Mezcal: A Journey Into the Liquid Soul of Mexico, with 40 CocktailsIn this groundbreaking and deeply personal book, Ron Cooper--a leading voice in the artisanal mezcal movement, and the person largely responsible for popularizing the spirit in the United States--shares everything he knows about this storied, culturally rich, and now hugely in-demand spirit, along with...
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Nibi's Water SongChoices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)This bright and vivacious book from two Native creators celebrates the energy, moxie, and determination of water activists of all ages.When Nibi, an Indigenous girl, turns the tap in her house, only mucky brown water comes out. That starts...
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Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island: Coastal Recreation, Museums & Gardens, Whale-WatchingDiscover a place where the rugged and the cosmopolitan blend seamlessly. Inside Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, from a long weekend camping with the family to two weeks exploring the best of Vancouver Island Unique outdoor experiences: Hike along...
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Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World's Ultimate Artisanal SpiritIn Mezcal, 2022 James Beard Award-winning author Emma Janzen explores what sets this cousin of tequila apart from the rest of the pack.*Nominated for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award in the Beverage category* Produced in Mexico for centuries but little known elsewhere...
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Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of MexicoGenerations of readers have treasured this 1960 Caldecott Medal winner and its tale of a little Mexican girl's excitement at the approach of Christmas. Ceci eagerly awaits Las Posadas, the traditional nine-day series of yuletide celebrations. This year she'll lead the candlelight procession that...
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Yucatan Birds/Aves de Yucatan: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species/Una Guia Plegable Portatil de Especies ConocidasWith more than a thousand species of birds occurring in Mexico and its neighbors, visitors to any area of Mexico will need a handy guide to the region's bird species. This is especially true of the Yucatan Peninsula. Birders will find examples of both...
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She Holds Up the Stars"This compelling novel will introduce young readers to the complexities of modern indigeneity and resilience."--Eden Robinson, author of Monkey Beach and Son of Trickster.A young Indigenous girl searching for a sense of home finds strength and courage in her gifts, her deepening connection to...
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