North America local history
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Murder City: The Untold Story of Canada's Serial Killer Capital, 1959-1984Like the mythic cities of Gotham or Gomorrah, London, Ontario was for many years an unrivalled breeding ground of depravity and villainy, the difference being that its monsters were all too real. In its coming to inherit the unwanted distinction of being the serial...
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Next Stop: MexicoWelcome to Mexico! From the various animals to the warm desert, readers are invited to explore all aspects of this beautiful country in this delightful nonfiction title. Using informational text in conjunction with vibrant photos, maps, and charts, readers will be engaged from beginning...
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Just a WalkA young boy named Chuck goes for a simple walk that turns into a day of crazy adventures. Chuck encounters animals, fish and birds that lead him on a wild journey throughout their habitats. Jordan Wheeler's whimsical rhyming will capture the young readers attention...
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A New HomeAs a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City ponder moving to each other's locale, it becomes clear that the two cities -- and the two children -- are more alike than they might think. But I'm not sure I...
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The Frog MotherTo the Gitxsan of Northwestern British Columbia, Nox Ga'naaw is a storyteller, speaking truths of the universe. After Nox Ga'naaw, the frog mother, releases her eggs among the aquatic plants of a pond, the tiny tadpoles are left to fend for themselves. As they...
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The Time Travel Adventures of Ara: Harriet Tubman and The Underground RailroadWhat happens when a magical whiz turns a young boy into a freedom fighter?In this debut like no other, historian Channon Oyeniran brings Black History to life in a magical way. What started as a simple journey turned into an extraordinary one through a...
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Fodor's Inside Mexico CityWith its fascinating history, incomparable culinary landscape, and blossoming art scene, Mexico City has become one of the most sought-after destinations for the hip, curious traveler. Fodor's brand-new guidebook, Inside Mexico City, touches on the top tourist sights, from the Zócalo to the Frida...
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Lit for Little Hands: Anne of Green Gables: Volume 5"People laugh at me because I use big words. But if you have big ideas, you have to use big words to express them, haven't you?"Fall in love with the precocious Anne Shirley all over again! Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs, and lavishly...
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La Verdadera Noche de Iguala / The Real Night of IgualaAnte acontecimientos como el del 26 de septiembre de 2014, ningún país puede seguir adelante sin conocer la verdad a la que tienen derecho las víctimas y la sociedad.Los hechos de Iguala nos obligan a reflexionar sobre el momento que vive México: retratan con...
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ArribadaMariana Sánchez Celis has traveled the world as a pianist trained at the Juilliard School of Music. But when her mother has a stroke and her beloved uncle suddenly disappears, Mariana must put her life on hold to return to her home in Ayotlan,...
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Mexico: From the Olmecs to the AztecsMexico arrives in its eighth edition with a new look and the most recent discoveries. This is the story of the pre-Spanish people of Mexico, who, with their neighbors the Maya, formed some of the most complex societies north of the Andes. Revised and...
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Fodor's Los Cabos: With Todos Santos, La Paz & Valle de GuadalupeWhether you want to hit the beach in Cabo San Lucas, go shopping in San José del Cabo, or take a day trip to Todos Santos, the local Fodor's travel experts in Los Cabos are here to help! Fodor's Los Cabos guidebook is packed...
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Californio Portraits: Baja California's Vanishing Culture Volume 4First published in 1981, Harry W. Crosby's Last of the Californios captured the history of the mountain people of Baja California during a critical moment of transition, when the 1974 completion of the transpeninsular highway increased the Californios' contact with the outside world and...
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Baja California Benchmark Road & Recreation AtlasAuthor: Benchmark MapsPublisher: Benchmark MapsPublished: 05/16/2021Pages: 72Binding Type: OtherWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 15.10h x 10.60w x 0.50dISBN: 9781734315059Not available to be shipped via Media Mail
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The Curse of Oak Island: The Story of the World's Longest Treasure HuntFrom longtime Rolling Stone contributing editor and journalist Randall Sullivan, The Curse of Oak Island explores the curious history of Oak Island and the generations of individuals who have tried and failed to unlock its secrets. An investigation into the "curse" of Oak Island,...
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Learning to Carve ArgilliteBased on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship.Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy...
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Frida (Spanish Editiion)This long-awaited companion to Jonah Winter's acclaimed DIEGO feature the paintings of young Spanish artist, Ana Juan. This stunning picture book is the perfect gift for art enthusiasts of all ages.Cuando su madre la deja a cargo de sus cinco hermanas, su padre la...
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EncounterA powerful imagining by two Native creators of a first encounter between two very different people that celebrates our ability to acknowledge difference and find common ground--with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade Based on the real journal...
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Shi-Shi-EtkoWinner of the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award. Finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award In just four days young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her family and all...
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What the Eagle Sees: Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and RenewalThere is no death. Only a change of worlds." --Chief Seattle Seatlh], Suquamish Chief What do people do when their civilization is invaded? Indigenous people have been faced with disease, war, broken promises, and forced assimilation. Despite crushing losses and insurmountable challenges, they formed...
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