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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]
By Various Authors (Author)
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Beyond the Gallery is a collection of essays written in both English and Spanish about experiencing visual art and Canadian Spanish-speaking identities. These eight essays vary in topic from classical art to modern tattooing, and … [Click to Read More]
By Liuba González de Armas (Editor), Ana Ruiz Aguirre (Editor)
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- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Alberta History
- Biology
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
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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]
By Chris Fisher (Author), John Acorn (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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- 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 History
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
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Bucking Conservatism is a collection of thought-provoking pieces about various individuals who effected change in areas ranging from Indigenous rights to LGBTQIA+ rights to environmental action. Each chapter is heavily researched with many resources listed … [Click to Read More]
By Leon Crane Bear (Editor), Larry Hannant (Editor), Karissa Robyn Patton (Editor)
- Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts
- Canadian History
- Alberta History
- Rural Experience
- 2SLGBTQI+
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With a narrative that intermingles personal family drama with Canadian history, Burning the Night is a captivating tale of love, art, and surprising reveals connected to historical events. The story follows Curtis as he becomes … [Click to Read More]
By Glen Huser (Author)
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Canadian Outdoor Survival Guide is an introduction to the skills, supplies, and information needed to survive in the Canadian outdoor environment. With full-colour photos and diagrams, it explains topics both textually and visually. The book … [Click to Read More]
By Duane S. Radford (Author)
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An often undiscussed piece of Canadian history involves the actions of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), both on Canadian soil and abroad. This book focuses on a handful of CSIS operations and provides a … [Click to Read More]
By Peter Boer (Author)
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Written by Canadian Armed Forces veteran Larry Gray, Canadians in the Battle of the Atlantic examines the longest conflict of World War II over control of the Atlantic ocean. This book focuses on the Canadian … [Click to Read More]
By Larry Gray (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Social and Emotional Wellness
- Health and Life Skills
- Fine Arts
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Cantata & The Extinction Therapist features two plays: the first is an exploration of wellness and how it impacts our family members, while the next depicts a group therapy session for animals (and a virus) … [Click to Read More]
By Clem Martini (Author), Naneed K. Nenshi (Foreword), Christine Brubaker (Foreword)
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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)
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Cut It Out is a guide to improved writing. Each chapter focuses on one of ten rules to help learners avoid some of the most common sentence errors. The chapters provide explanations, examples, and a … [Click to Read More]
By Laura Swart (Author)
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In this mixture of fact and fiction, Alison Watt weaves the stories of three fictitious characters with factual events such as the Halifax Explosion and the experience of Canadian soldiers fighting in France during 1917. … [Click to Read More]
By Alison Watt (Author)
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Esi Edugyan frames a conversation about belonging and identity around her experiences living in various parts of the world and visiting her parents’ home country, Ghana. This short, reflective book explores the concepts presented in … [Click to Read More]
By Esi Edugyan (Author)