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nspired by Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Massing tells the story of an aging elephant called Matara, who was found alone after the death of her companion elephant. This play focuses on … [Click to Read More]
By Conni Massing (Author)
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King Warrior is the story of a young hero trying to find his path forward while struggling with family relationships. Set in parallel universes, this tale incorporates cultural aspects from northern Canada, Somalia, and Finland, … [Click to Read More]
By Jay Bulckaert (Author), Erika Nyyssenon (Author), Lucas Green (Illustrator)
- Curriculum Connections
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Hi-Lo
- English Language Arts
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Quid Pro Crow follows Slavin’s Secrets of Jarrow in a thought-provoking addition to the post-apocalyptic genre. For educators, it offers rich material for classroom discussions. The graphic novel delves into the consequences of a world … [Click to Read More]
By Bill Slavin (Author), Bill Slavin (Illustrator)
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Walking Together, Working Together is a collection that focuses on the concept of holistic health from multiple Indigenous perspectives. This book features the voices of healers, academics, physicians, and Elders, as they address topics ranging … [Click to Read More]
By Leslie Main Johnson (Editor), Janelle Marie Baker (Editor)
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A companion to the Alberta volume, Saskatchewan Animal Tracks focuses on the animals of that province, though learners who live near Alberta’s eastern border may find it suits their local context. This is an excellent … [Click to Read More]
By Ian Sheldon (Author), Tamara Hartson (Author)
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The Path to Wild Food is a reference guide to both edible and poisonous plants found across Canada. Most of the entries are only a page or two long, with colourful images of the plant’s … [Click to Read More]
By Sandra Walker (Author)
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The Pacific Salmon Field Guide is an excellent resource for anyone interested in various species, but it is also a good example of how to write an informative piece about an animal for science lessons. … [Click to Read More]
By Sean Godwin (Author), Martin Krkosek (Author), Joseph R. Tomelleri (Illustrator), Tavish Campbell (Photographer)
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While most may never visit the Arctic in person, Magnetic North paints a vivid poetic picture that figuratively transports readers to the beauty of this harsh northern region. This short work falls somewhere between a … [Click to Read More]
By Jenna Butler (Author)
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Readers familiar with Kershaw’s other guides will find that Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rockies follows the same template, presenting a detailed introduction about the region and sources before diving into the plants. This … [Click to Read More]
By Linda Kershaw (Author)
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This guide provides many examples of plants from across Canada, perfect for educators looking to bring the great outdoors into their classroom. Following a robust introduction, entries are grouped by plant type. A pictorial plant … [Click to Read More]
By Andy MacKinnon (Author), Linda Kershaw (Author), John Thor Arnason (Author), Patrick Owen (Author), Amanda Karst (Author), Fiona Hamersley Chambers (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 Ian Sheldon (Author), Tamara Hartson (Author)
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This book recalls the devastating 2016 Fort McMurray fire, told through the experiences of Greenwood and her husband during the crisis and evacuation. The author uses simple vocabulary to provide insight into the personal side … [Click to Read More]
By Therese Greenwood (Author)
- Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Ethics
- Hi-Lo
- Social Studies
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In this grim take on a speculative future, Slavin touches on many contemporary issues, such as resource inequality, group identity, and justice. The way the narrative frames how the archivists in this tale look at … [Click to Read More]
By Bill Slavin (Author)
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Reimagining Fire is a blend of art, poetry, and thought-provoking short pieces on humans’ relationship with the environment that range in style from essays to short stories. While many of the chapters touch on climate … [Click to Read More]
By Eveline Kolijn (Editor)
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Love & Rules is the code by which author McLean lives her life. This book is filled with short, heartwarming and humorous anecdotes from her experience as a rural wife and horse woman, plus a … [Click to Read More]
By Lee McLean (Author)