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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 Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (Author)
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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 Mandi Kujawa (Author), Hana Kujawa (Author), Claude St. Aubin (Illustrator), Lovern Kindzierski (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 Pat Hatherly (Author), Jesse Horne (Illustrator)
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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 Krista Kagume (Author), Gregory Kennedy (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 Larry Donovan (Author), Tom Monto (Author)
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In As Long As This Land Shall Last, René 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 … [Click to Read More]
By René Fumoleau (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 Various Authors (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 Chris Fisher (Author), John Acorn (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]
By Betty Bastien (Author)
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No matter what kind of bug your young reader wants to learn about, Bugs vs Humans is sure to include a fact or two about it. This book is a collection of short informative pieces … [Click to Read More]
By Peter Heule (Author)
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Duane Radford shares his outdoor wisdom in the Canadian Outdoor Survival Guide, with sections ranging from fishing techniques to basic wilderness first aid. Despite the specialized focus of this book, the tone and vocabulary are … [Click to Read More]
By Duane S. Radford (Author)
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Canadian Rockies ABC is a simple book used to teach young learners the alphabet, wonderfully illustrated with various activities, places, and animals of the Rocky Mountains. Each letter has a dedicated page where it is … [Click to Read More]
By Max Elliott (Author), Max Elliott (Illustrator)
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An often undiscussed piece of Canadian history involves the actions of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), both on Canadian soil and abroad. This book focuses on a handful of CSIS operations and provides a … [Click to Read More]
By Peter Boer (Author)
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Written by Canadian Armed Forces veteran Larry Gray, Canadians in the Battle of the Atlantic examines the longest conflict of World War II over control of the Atlantic ocean. This book focuses on the Canadian … [Click to Read More]
By Larry Gray (Author)
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Cut It Out is a guide to improved writing. Each chapter focuses on one of ten rules to help learners avoid some of the most common sentence errors. The chapters provide explanations, examples, and a … [Click to Read More]
By Laura Swart (Author)