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Education Law for Teachers and School Administrators is an excellent resource for all professionals working within the Canadian educational system. This updated edition seeks to break down common legal, moral, and ethical issues faced within … [Click to Read More]
By Jerome G. Delaney (Author)
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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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While much of recorded history focuses on the stories of a few well-known figures, Amma’s Daughters looks at the stories of women involved in the independence movement of India, centring on the life of the … [Click to Read More]
By Meenal Shrivastava (Author)
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In There Are Wolves Here Too, Howell masterfully blends nostalgia, suspense, and the disorientation of adolescence. Set in a vividly realized suburban world, the novel follows the life of Robin, a 13-year-old boy living in … [Click to Read More]
By Niall Howell (Author)
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The Law is (Not) for Kids is a practical guide that is primarily meant for young people affected by the law—through events such as divorce and custody arrangements, for example—but it would be useful for … [Click to Read More]
By Ned Lecic (Author), Marvin A. Zuker (Author)
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Urbane is the sequel to Sewell’s bestselling debut novel Humane. Set in Amiskwaciy (also known as Edmonton), this novel continues the adventures of Hazel LeSage, a middle-aged private investigator. The story straddles worlds, blending family … [Click to Read More]
By Anna Marie Sewell (Author)
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- 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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Nevertheless is a collection of 23 short stories by various authors. The theme of the book is optimism, and each of the authors approaches that theme differently, making it an excellent collection to read in … [Click to Read More]
By Various Authors (Author)
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i-ROBOT Poetry is a collection of poems on the existence and struggles of robots in a world full of them, told through stanzas ranging from a single sentence to long paragraphs that verge into short … [Click to Read More]
By Jason Christie (Author)
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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]
By Anna Marie Sewell (Author)
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Told through the perspective of 11-year-old Lillian, Lillian & Kokomis highlights the importance of self-acceptance and community through this young girl’s experience with the foster care system. While this story could introduce early learners to … [Click to Read More]
By Lynda Partridge (Author), Dave Nicholson (Illustrator)
- Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts
- Ethics
- Social Studies
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
- Canadian History
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Wild Daisies in the Sand is a collection of the author’s diary entries, written during his imprisonment in internment camps as a Japanese Canadian during World War II. Behind barbed wire fences in Petawawa and … [Click to Read More]
By Tom Sando (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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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 René Fumoleau (Author)