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By Aaron W. Hughes (Author)

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In 10 Days that Shaped Modern Canada, Hughes attempts to boil Canada’s history down to ten days that irrevocably changed the country. Each chapter focuses on one day, and the context and primary actors of … [Click to Read More]

By James Davidge (Author), Bob Prodor (Illustrator), Nick Johnson (Illustrator)

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Set in Calgary amid the Great Depression, 1st Legion of Utopia traces the origins of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), which would lead to today’s New Democratic Party (NDP). The story combines fictional main characters … [Click to Read More]

By Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (Author)

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Using beaver dams as a metaphor for Indigenous blockades, A Short History of the Blockade provides a perspective on Indigenous resistance and resilience. With short chapters but deep meaning, Simpson’s work can be used to … [Click to Read More]

By Mandi Kujawa (Author), Hana Kujawa (Author), Claude St. Aubin (Illustrator), Lovern Kindzierski (Illustrator)

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This uplifting graphic novel focuses on the experiences of Marcus—a young man who has memory problems because of a virus impacting his brain—and Emily—a young woman with a tumour on her brain. A Slug Story … [Click to Read More]

By Ian Sheldon (Author), Tamara Hartson (Author)

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Alberta Animal Tracks is a heavily illustrated reference guide that learners can use to identify animal tracks. Each entry includes illustrations of the animal’s tracks with notes about their gait or other facts that could … [Click to Read More]

By Pat Hatherly (Author), Jesse Horne (Illustrator)

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Alberta Blue is more than just a storytime reader that pays tribute to Alberta’s natural environment—it is a multimedia experience with watercolour paintings by Jesse Horne and the country song version by The Travelling Mabels, … [Click to Read More]

By Krista Kagume (Author), Gregory Kennedy (Author)

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Alberta Nature Guide is a single resource covering over 400 different species of mammals, birds, fish, and plants that make up the diverse Alberta environment. This reference book is an excellent way to introduce younger … [Click to Read More]

By Larry Donovan (Author), Tom Monto (Author)

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Alberta Place Names is an alphabetized reference book of geographical place names in Alberta. Each entry contains a brief description of a location and the origins of its name. Supplementary information is occasionally provided (about … [Click to Read More]

By Cherie Dimaline (Author)

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In An Anthology of Monsters, Dimaline discusses the many ways in which anxiety has impacted her life. She discusses the real-life monsters that many of us face daily—like self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome—and the advice … [Click to Read More]

By René Fumoleau (Author)

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In As Long As This Land Shall Last, Fumoleau outlines the relationships and parties involved in the areas under Treaty 8 and Treaty 11, which includes Northern Alberta. Particular attention is paid to providing sources … [Click to Read More]

By Various Authors (Author)

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Beyond the Food Court contains 14 short essays by Alberta-based writers that explore the roles food plays in our lives. Each essay has its own flavour and focus, and can be used individually or in … [Click to Read More]

By Liuba González de Armas (Editor), Ana Ruiz Aguirre (Editor)

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Beyond the Gallery is a collection of essays written in both English and Spanish about experiencing visual art and Canadian Spanish-speaking identities. These eight essays vary in topic from classical art to modern tattooing, and … [Click to Read More]

By Chris Fisher (Author), John Acorn (Author)

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With over 350 species of birds included in one illustrated field guide, Birds of Alberta is an authoritative resource that provides useful information without overwhelming young researchers. Entries for each species include some basic information … [Click to Read More]

By Betty Bastien (Author)

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Blackfoot Ways of Knowing provides a deep dive into Blackfoot language, culture, and traditional knowledge intertwined with Betty Bastien’s engagement with her identity. Guided by Elders and her own experiences, Bastien provides an extensive exploration … [Click to Read More]