North America local history
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Shells and Shellfish of the Pacific NorthwestShells and Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest is the indispensable guide for beachcombers, seashell collectors, divers or anyone who wants to know more about the shells and shellfish found along the saltwater beaches and intertidal areas of the Pacific Northwest. Everyone from weekend adventurers...
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The Arctic QuestRico, Diego, and Araceli Martinez's road-trip from Minnesota to Mexico just got a lot more exciting! With the help of their neighbor Don Toño's virtual reality sunglasses, they are transported to the Arctic in the form of animals. Will the three be able to...
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Silver River ShadowBased on a true story, this adventure about the importance of truth and friendship reveals Canada's darkest secrets. With gorgeous illustrations, this beautifully written book is perfect for 8+ fans of Katherine Rundell, Hannah Gold and Onjali Rauf. 'Silver River Shadow is a thing...
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The Hidden Journals: Captain Vancouver & His MapmakerHIstory turns into mystery when the authors begin to research the oral stories about Wade Baker's ancestor, Third Lieutenant Joseph Baker, mapmaker on HMS Discovery. from 1791 to 1795. Memories from Grannie Lizzie and other Coast Salish and Hawaiian elders lead to authentic stories...
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The General and the Jaguar: Pershing's Hunt for Pancho Villa: A True Story of Revolution and RevengeOn the cold, dark night of March 9, 1916, Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa-el jaguar-and his band of marauders crossed the border and raided the tiny town of Columbus, New Mexico. It was a vicious surprise attack, ending with corpses piled in the streets and...
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Bountiful Deserts: Sustaining Indigenous Worlds in Northern New SpainCommon understandings drawn from biblical references, literature, and art portray deserts as barren places that are far from God and spiritual sustenance. In our own time, attention focuses on the rigors of climate change in arid lands and the perils of the desert in...
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The Birthday Scavenger Hunt: English EditionIt's Papatsie's birthday, and her parents have a big surprise for her. She and her best friend Ashley will be going on a scavenger hunt! Follow along as Ashley and Papatsie find clues hidden in familiar spots in their community, which eventually lead them...
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CanadaWhat country has winter sports, polar bears, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? CANADA!Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkPublisher: Crabtree SeedlingsPublished: 01/17/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.10w x 0.30dISBN: 9781039644595Review Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 77
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Canadian Spy Story: Irish Revolutionaries and the Secret PoliceIn the mid-nineteenth century a group of Irish revolutionaries, known as the Fenians, set out to destroy Britain's North American empire. Between 1866 and 1871 they launched a series of armed raids into Canadian territory. In Canadian Spy Story David Wilson takes readers into...
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Harriet's Legacies: Race, Historical Memory, and Futures in CanadaHistoric freedom fighter and conductor of the Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman risked her life to ferry enslaved people from America to freedom in Canada. Her legacy instigates and orients this exploration of the history of Black lives and the future of collective struggle in...
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Insurgent Love: Abolition and Domestic HomicideDomestic homicide involves violence at the most intimate level - the partner or family relationship. The most common strategy for addressing this kind of transgression relies on policing and prisons. But through examining commonly accepted typologies of intimate partner violence, Ardath Whynacht shows that...
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The U.S.-Mexican Border Today: Conflict and Cooperation in Historical PerspectiveThis comprehensive survey systematically explores the dynamic historic and contemporary interface between Mexico and the United States along the shared 1,954-mile international land boundary. Now fully updated and revised, the book provides an overview of the history of the region and traces the economic...
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Inuki's Birthday Party: Bilingual Inuktitut and English EditionInuki lives in Iglulik, Nunavut. It is his fifth birthday He can't wait for his party at the community hall. There is cake to eat and presents to open, but celebrating with his family and friends is Inuki's favourite gift of allAuthor: Aviaq JohnstonPublisher:...
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Great Escapes #4: Survival in the WildernessAre you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fourth installment in the Great Escapes series is here--perfect for fans of the I Survived series December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy...
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World Food: Mexico City: Heritage Recipes for Classic Home Cooking [A Mexican Cookbook]Introducing World Food, an exceptional new cookbook series in the classic tradition, taking readers on a journey to the world's greatest cuisines and the remarkable cultures they come from. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION AND TOWN...
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Where Is Chichen Itza?Discover more about the amazing Maya by visiting the city of Chichen Itza. Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn...
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Kits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic SummerAkuluk is visiting her family in Nunavut and can't wait to get out on her uncle's boat for a ride into the powerful Arctic Ocean. Surrounded by her family, and with her trusty toy polar bear beside her, Akuluk experiences the beautiful sights, sounds,...
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Akilak's AdventureWhen Akilak must travel a great distance to another camp to gather food, she thinks she will never be able to make it. With a little help from her grandmother's spirit, and her own imagination to keep her entertained, Akilak manages to turn a...
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1919: A Graphic History of the Winnipeg General StrikeAfter suffering the hardships and horrors of the First World War, workers and soldiers faced the agony of the post-war Canadian economy. With rising inflation, unprecedented unemployment, and an increasingly repressive state, the atmosphere was ripe for revolt. The Russian Czar had been overthrown...
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Jasper South Map [Jasper National Park]- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapThe largest park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with breathtaking mountain scenery and bountiful recreational opportunities. Expertly researched and created in cooperation with Parks Canada and others, National Geographic's Trails...
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