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Proofreading is a difficult skill to teach. However, Last But Not Least can support educators in making the skill more accessible for advanced learners. There are chapters on punctuation and grammar, but Vermeer also includes … [Click to Read More]
By Leslie Vermeer (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Educator Education
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Indigenous Matters
- Social Studies
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The Story of ii’ taa’poh’to’p is a beautifully crafted narrative developed by the University of Calgary to introduce and explain the institution’s Indigenous Strategy. The book uses story as pedagogy, weaving together Blackfoot ways of … [Click to Read More]
By Grandparents of ii’ taa’poh’to’p (Editor)
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Writing professor Laura Swart offers a conversation manual aimed at students in Say Something!, which covers topics from improving transitions in essays to best practices for using quotes. Advice for writers is broken down into … [Click to Read More]
By Laura Swart (Author)
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Reading and Writing Bush Cree: sakâw nîhiyawîwin ayamihcikîwin ikwa masinahikîwin is a practical mini guide by language keepers for learners exploring the Northern Y dialect of the Cree language (nîhiyawîwin). It introduces syllabics and phonetics, … [Click to Read More]
By Connie Twin (Author), Tanya Larissa Fontaine (Author)
- Curriculum Connections
- Educator Education
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RISE and SHINE for Equity in Early Learning provides a practical guide for educators to create an equitable environment for early learners. This work introduces the concept of equity, a structured learning framework for educators … [Click to Read More]
By Mela Swayze (Author), Shiva Mazrouei (Author)
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Continuing the work begun by Gregory Younging (Opaskwayak Cree Nation), Warren Cariou (Métis) and his editorial team build on the original Elements of Indigenous Style with updated recommendations and best practices. This book is a … [Click to Read More]
By Gregory Younging (Author), Warren Cariou (Editor)
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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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- Educator Education
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Engaging in Action Research is a resource tailored specifically for educators, to enable them to become successful researchers. This book demystifies the world of educational research and provides step-by-step instructions for conducting research projects in … [Click to Read More]
By Jim Parsons (Author), Kurtis Hewson (Author), Lorna Adrian (Author), Nicole Day (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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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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While Ponies & Horses is intended as a reference guide, learners interested in horses may enjoy reading this simple factual eBook. Like most guides of its nature, it features a colour illustration for each breed, … [Click to Read More]
By Kindrie Grove (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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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)