North America local history
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Phyllis's Orange ShirtThe true story of Phyllis Webstad and her orange shirt that started the "Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters" movement. When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to Residential School for the first time. On her first day at school, she...
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Fifth Sun: A New History of the AztecsIn November 1519, Hernando Cortés walked along a causeway leading to the capital of the Aztec kingdom and came face to face with Moctezuma. That story--and the story of what happened afterwards--has been told many times, but always following the narrative offered by the...
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Day of the DeadAbove a small town in Mexico, the sun rises like a great marigold, and one family begins preparations for an annual celebration, El día de los muertos, the Day of the Dead. Soon they will go out into the night, join their neighbors, and...
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The Case of the Rigged RaceWindy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are excited about the sled-dog races and the chance to visit with family and friends from far and wide. But during the Teen Sled Race, the lead dog is...
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Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and ConservationWritten by Donald J. Leopold, expert in horticulture, botany, forestry, and ecology No other single volume on native plants has such comprehensive horticultural coverage as Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation. Nearly seven hundred species of native trees, shrubs,...
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I's the B'y: The Beloved Folk SongFor kids who love to sing and dance: this vibrant picture book shares lyrics from a classic folk song about community, culture, and the seaside. Rhyming lyrics are easy to read and memorize and fun for the whole family. Perfect for kids aged 3...
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de Havilland Canada: Beaver to Dash 8Whether in the snow, desert, jungle, on the water or even at just any regular airport, de Havilland Canada's legendary transport aircraft have lived incredible lives. No other aircraft manufacturer can claim to have seen its products fulfilling so many roles in so many...
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Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting BookThis original trickster tale, with its vivacious illustrations and dynamic read-aloud text, is at once a spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture and a perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish.Author: Yuyi MoralesPublisher: Chronicle BooksPublished: 03/15/2016Pages: 36Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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As Long as the Rivers FlowWinner of the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction From the mid-1800s to the late 1990s, the education of Indigenous children was taken on by various churches in government-sponsored residential schools. More than 150,000 children were forcibly taken from their families in order...
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Moon OaxacaWith rugged mountain ranges and stunning Pacific coastline, savory mole and smoky mezcal, Oaxaca is more than just a stop along the way: it's an adventure in itself. Stay a while with Moon Oaxaca. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for backpackers, foodies, ecotourists, and...
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From North to South / del Norte Al SurTejas Star Reading List, Texas Library Association (TLA) Commended Lists - Américas Book Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs International Latino Book Award, Latino Literacy NowBilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation.Near the...
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2666 (Spanish Edition)Uno de los 10 libros del año del New York Times Book ReviewCuatro académicos tras la pista de un enigmático escritor alemán; un periodista de Nueva York en su primer trabajo en México; un filósofo viudo; un detective de policía enamorado de una esquiva...
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Trapped in Terror Bay: Solving the Mystery of the Lost Franklin ExpeditionThis enthralling and up close tale of the ill-fated Franklin expedition reveals bone-chilling details of what really happened in Terror Bay! In 1845, Sir John Franklin's expedition set sail for the Arctic from England in search of the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to...
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Unsettled Land: From Revolution to Republic, the Struggle for TexasA bold new history of the origins and aftermath of the Texas Revolution, revealing how Indians, Mexicans, and Americans battled for survival in one of the continent's most diverse regions The Texas Revolution has long been cast as an epic episode in the origins...
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Drum from the HeartWhen he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in...
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Sopa de Frijoles / Bean Soup: Un Poema Para Cocinar / A Cooking PoemThis delightful recipe in poem form shows us all, young and old, how to make a heartwarming, tummy-filling bean soupFrom gathering the beans, onions and garlic to letting them swim in the pot until the house smells wonderful and it's time for supper.A young...
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Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair: Volume 3Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean?Paul Wahasaypa--Siha Tooskin--has learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard,...
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The Night WandererNothing ever happens on the Otter Lake reservation. But when 16-year-old Tiffany discovers her father is renting out her room, she's deeply upset. Sure, their guest is polite and keeps to himself, but he's also a little creepy. Little do Tiffany, her father, or...
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The Woman Who Outshone the Sun/La Mujer Que Brillaba Aun Mas Que El Sol: The Legend of Lucia Zenteno/La Leyenda de Lucia ZentgenoApproved Book Award for Outstanding Children's BooksBilingual English/Spanish. A legend of Lucia Zenteno, who is part of the oral history of the Zapotec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico.When Lucia Zenteno walks into a mountain village in central Mexico, some villagers whisper that her long black...
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Horizontal Vertigo: A City Called MexicoAt once intimate and wide-ranging, and as enthralling, surprising, and vivid as the place itself, this is a uniquely eye-opening tour of one of the great metropolises of the world, and its largest Spanish-speaking city. Horizontal Vertigo: The title refers to the fear of...
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