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Few and Far is a novel about Florence, a young lady escaping family drama in England who comes to Saskatchewan and finds a community with all the trappings of English socialite life. Over time, she … [Click to Read More]
By Allison Kydd (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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Censorettes provides an often overlooked perspective on World War II, with the heroine Lucy being a part of a branch of British intelligence that monitored the mail between Europe and North America. The novel primarily … [Click to Read More]
By Elizabeth Bales Frank (Author)
- Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts
- Alberta History
- Social Studies
- Immigrants Experiences in Alberta
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Despite the term “essays” in the title, Blue Portugal and Other Essays is anything but a traditional collection of essays. Investigating themes of family histories, the natural world, art, music, aging, and more, Kishkan’s voice … [Click to Read More]
By Theresa Kishkan (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)
- Curriculum Connections
- Social Studies
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Indigenous Matters
- Religions of the World
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Yamoria the Lawmaker is a collection of stories that showcase Dene worldviews and moral teachings. The collection is presented by Elder Blondin and includes many stories from his own family experience and teachings; however, some … [Click to Read More]
By George Blondin (Author)
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Much like other books in the Our Lives collection, The Wolves at My Shadow covers historical events from a personal perspective paired with historical material—in this case, photographs. This book presents the viewpoint of a … [Click to Read More]
By Ingelore Rothschild (Author), Darilyn Stahl Listort (Editor), Dennis Listort (Editor)
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In Who Has Seen the Wind, Mitchell tells the fictional story of Brian, a young boy growing up in Saskatchewan in the 1930s. As readers follow Brian’s coming-of-age story, they are introduced to many secondary … [Click to Read More]
By W.O. Mitchell (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)