Alberta History – Page 3 – Alberta Books for Schools

Publisher: Dragon Hill Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies; Canadian History; English Language Arts; Alberta History
Description: 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]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Fiction; Romance
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Immigrants Experiences in Alberta; Social and Emotional Wellness; Alberta History; Canadian History; Rural Experience
Description: Rooted in true Alberta history, Kalyna is the story of a young Ukrainian couple who come to Alberta to create a homestead, but end up facing the trials of the harsh prairie environment and World … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Action / Adventure; Historical Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; French Communities Experiences in Alberta; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Canadian History; Alberta History; English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: Encountering Riel is a historical-fiction story about a young student called into active service against the Métis rebellion led by Louis Riel. While much of the story focuses on the Canadian worldview as told through … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Speculative Fiction; Action / Adventure; Mystery
Grade Level: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Ethics; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Social and Emotional Wellness; Canadian History; Alberta History; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: Hazel is a private investigator searching for missing Indigenous girls and women alongside her shapeshifting companion, Spider, in a compelling story of what it means to be human and the importance of being humane. Written … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Folklore Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Canadian History; Alberta History; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: Using excerpts from the personal journals of some members of the Northwest Mounted Police, the organization that would later become the RCMP, The Mounties March West tells a story of early colonization across Canada. The … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Folklore Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Social Studies; English Language Arts; Alberta History; Canadian History; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Tony Hollihan returns to outline the lives of six more Indigenous leaders in Great Chiefs: Volume II. Similar to the first volume, each chapter provides an overview of an individual leader. Once again, the author … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Folklore Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Social Studies; English Language Arts; Alberta History; Canadian History; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Covering the life and death of six important Indigenous leaders, Great Chiefs: Volume I fleshes out the major historical events of these leaders’ lives with dialogue and scenes rather than presenting only dry facts. Throughout … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Laberinto Press
Genres: Creative Non-Fiction; Anthology; Essays
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Health and Life Skills; English Language Arts; Social Studies; Immigrants Experiences in Alberta; Canadian History; Alberta History
Description: 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]

Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction; Learning; Reference Guide
Grade Level: 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Science; Social Studies; Alberta History; Biology; Environmental and Outdoor Education
Description: 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]

Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
Genres: Non-Fiction; Learning; Reference Guide
Grade Level: 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Science; Social Studies; Alberta History; Biology; Environmental and Outdoor Education
Description: 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]