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Series:
Uplift
Visual Culture at the Banff School of Fine Arts
Paperback
PearlAnn Reichwein
9780774864527
$34.95
HISTORY
Apr 15, 2021
In 1933, the Banff School opened in the stunning surroundings of Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. From its beginnings offering a single drama course, it has since grown into the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, a renowned cultural destination. Uplift traces its first four decades as it generated ideals of culture and liberal democratic citizenship intrinsic to the development of modern Canada. In an era of unstable cultural policy and state support, Uplift draws welcome attention to the continued place of the arts, culture, and...
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Series: Studies in Canadian Military History
An Army of Never-Ending Strength
Reinforcing the Canadians in Northwest Europe, 1944–45
Hardcover
Arthur W. Gullachsen
9780774864817
$89.95
HISTORY
Feb 15, 2021
An army may march on its stomach, but it needs more than hot dinners to fight. As Canadians battled through Northwest Europe in the Second World War, how did they reinforce their front lines? An Army of Never-Ending Strength provides detailed insight into the administration, structure, and troop and equipment levels of the First Canadian Army during 1944–45. Captain Arthur W. Gullachsen demonstrates the army’s effectiveness at reinforcing its combat units and draws a powerful conclusion. The administrative and logistical capability of the Canad...
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Series: Pocket Precincts
Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts
A Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Paperback
Patricia Maunder
9781741176247
$21.50
TRAVEL
May 07, 2019
Cosmopolitan and effortlessly bilingual, Montreal is the largest city in Canada's French-speaking province of Québec. This UNESCO City of Design offers everything from the arts to ice-hockey, the maple harvest to craft beer, and world-renowned jazz and comedy festivals. Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to these cities' best cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences. As well as detailed reviews and maps for major attractions through to hidden gems, this guide includes a selection of 'field trips' encouragin...
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Series:
My Canada
Paperback
Katherine Dearlove
9781771473774
$9.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 15, 2019
The essential bestselling kids’ map book of Canada, now available in paperbackThis picture book atlas of Canada is a whimsical, informative introduction to our country from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and labels indicating the capital city, other major cities, key lakes and rivers, iconic landmarks, animals, and plants, significant national and provincial parks, and more. Each map is lively and colorful with plenty of details to discover. Simple labels make key places and landmarks ea...
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Series: Slanguage
Newfoundland Slanguage
Paperback
Mike Ellis
9781423651925
$14.99
HUMOR
Apr 02, 2019
A fun way to learn how to understand and talk like a bona fide Newfoundland native. Before heading off on holiday to Canada’s Atlantic seaboard with the notion that the natives speak the same English language that you do, be sure to pick up this fun pronunciation guide to nearly 300 words and phrases heard only in Newfoundland and Labrador. Like other books in the Slanguage series, simple English words and syllables are used along with clever illustrations. So don’t be a jinker (someone who brings bad luck) or a scut (a dirty, mean person)—lea...
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Series: Old MacDonald Had a Farm Regional Board Books
Old MacDonald Had a Farm in Canada
Board book
Forrest Everett
9781641701198
$18.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 5 - 8
Apr 01, 2019
Old MacDonald had a farm . . . in Canada! In this delightful Canadian twist on the familiar farm tune, the moose goesgrunt grunt here, the beluga goes click click there, and everywhere’s there’s lots of Canadian pride. This chunky layered board book cleverly reveals each Canadian animal and, when closed, forms an adorable pickup truck! Friendly Canadian animals and scenery fill the pages of this irresistible book for kids.
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Series: Row, Row, Row Your Boat Regional Board Books
Row, Row, Row Your Boat in Canada
Board book
Forrest Everett
9781641701167
$18.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 5 - 8
Apr 01, 2019
Row, row, row your boat . . . in Canada! The sights and scenery of Canada spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song. Each die-cut page of the layered board book reveals an imaginary boat sailing past Niagra Falls, the Canadian Rockies, Parliament Hill, Banff National Park, and more! A delightful children's introduction to the iconic places of Canada. And when you're done with your journey? Row, row, row your boat back around the bend. If you love Canada, sing the song again!Â
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Series: Canadian Concepts
Splish, Splash, Foxes Dash!
Hardcover
Geraldo Valério
9781771472906
$18.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2018
Discover creatures of all colours in this Canadian concept bookHere they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of bestsellers Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! and Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descri...
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Series: Canadian Concepts
Canadian Animals ABC
Board book
Geraldo Valério
9781771473460
$11.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 1 - 3
Aug 15, 2018
Learn the ABCs with Canadian wildlife in this playful board bookThis bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z is now available in board book format. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a Canadian creature rendered playfully in Geraldo Valério’s signature paper collage style: beavers, loons, polar bears and more!
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Series: Canadian Concepts
Canadian Animals 123
Board book
Geraldo Valério
9781771473477
$11.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 1 - 3
Aug 15, 2018
Count to 10 with Canadian wildlife in this new board bookThis bold and colorful introduction to numbers from 1 to 10 with Canadian wildlife is now available in board book format. Each number is shown alongside a matching quantity of Canadian animals rendered playfully in Geraldo Valério’s signature paper collage style: bighorn sheep, grebes, mantids, and more!
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Series: Canadian Concepts
Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!
A Canadian Wildlife 123
Hardcover
Geraldo Valério
9781771472890
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2017
Count to ten with Canadian wildlife in this playful counting book. Here they come… one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure, a word, and a quantity of dots to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, ...
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Series: Travel Guide
Lonely Planet Canada 13th Ed.
13th Edition
Paperback
Lonely Planet
9781786573353
$39.99
TRAVEL
Apr 18, 2017
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Canada is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Rockies, marvel at the Northern Lights, or indulge in cultural delights from Montreal's cafe culture to the island villages of Haida Gwaii -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Canada and begin your journey now! Lonely Planet Canada Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you t...
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Series:
An Insider's Guide to Canada's Capital
Hardcover
Wingd Inc.
9781772160963
$19.95
TRAVEL
Mar 25, 2017
An Insider’s Guide to Canada’s Capital began as a journey led by creator & editor, Zainab Muse, after connecting with the city of Ottawa and calling it home due to its similarities with the city she was born and raised in, Kano, Nigeria. The book provides a creative depiction of the Capital and aims to dispel the current perception. Its chapters divide an experience in Canada’s Capital into panoramic landscapes to entice lovers of nature, adrenaline-inducing activities for adventurers, culinary options for food enthusiasts, and historical lan...
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Series: Night-Night
Night-Night Canada
Board book
Katherine Sully
9781492647690
$14.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 1 - 4
Jan 01, 2017
A special way to spend bedtime, perfect for parents looking for unique goodnight books for toddlers and books about Canada for kids!It's bedtime in Canada! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including:Calgary ZooParliament HillCN TowerMontreal BiosphereSaddledomeCanadian Museum for Human RightsTelus World of ScienceCap-de-Rosiers LighthouseCentre BellCanada's WonderlandRoyal Tyrrell MuseumHigh ParkNo matter where you are, now you can say night-night and wish sweet dreams to all your favorite Canadian sights and landmarks with this ad...
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Series:
This is That
Travel Guide to Canada
Paperback
Chris Kelly
9780995258907
$19.95
HUMOR
Oct 25, 2016
From the creators of CBC radio's This is That; Pat Kelly, Chris Kelly and Peter Oldring. From CBC Radio's most beloved satirical comedy team comes This is That: Travel Guide to Canada, a hilariously outrageous parody of the travel guide genre and what it means to visit Canada. Searching for a weekend away with the kids? This is That: Travel Guide to Canada will teach you how to navigate the twelve petting zoos of Etobicoke and how to avoid pickpockets in Kamloops. Planning your summer holiday? Keep in mind that the city of Brandon, Manitoba, is...
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Series:
How to Move to Canada
A Discontented American's Guide to Canadian Relocation
Paperback
Andre du Broc
9781492647331
$14.99
HUMOR
Oct 04, 2016
"That's it, I'm moving to Canada." It's been threatened before, but maybe this time it's for real. If you or someone you know is discontented, distressed, or downright disturbed, maybe the Great White North is right for you, eh. But how much do you really know about Canada? Can you do a job that Canada needs (do you play hockey, drill for oil, or make poutine?)? Can you identify the bestCanadian province for your lifestyle (lots of tundra or just some tundra?)? Can you master the proper pronunciation of "sorry"? What strange wizardry is the C...
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Series: Canadian Concepts
Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose!
A Canadian Wildlife ABC
Hardcover
Geraldo Valério
9781771471749
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 5
Aug 15, 2016
A bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z, and a great gift for little ones – perfect for ages 2 to 5 Between the beaver building branch by branch, the loon laughing on the lake, and the powerful, playful polar bear, Canada is home to a spectacular array of animals. This concept book celebrates the country’s diverse wildlife by presenting each letter of the alphabet alongside a representative mammal, insect, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate. The creatures portrayed hail from coast to coast to...
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Series:
Native Trees of Canada
A Postcard Set
Postcard book or pack
Leanne Shapton
9781770462137
$16.95
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Sep 08, 2015
"An artistic ode to Canada's majestic foliage." --National PostLeanne Shapton's bold, vibrant watercolor portraits of the trees of Canada come to new life in this postcard set. The lively hues of the garry oak and the simple elegance of the staghorn sumac are perfectly presented in a beautiful keepsake box, great as a gift for a friend or yourself!Native Trees of Canada: A Postcard Set collects thirty of Shapton's spirited and singular drawings of the native trees of Canada.
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Series: Littlest Bunny
The Littlest Bunny in Canada
An Easter Adventure
Hardcover
Lily Jacobs
9781492610458
$13.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) to 7
Nov 28, 2014
It's Easter morning, and the littlest bunny has a big secret: he's actually the Easter Bunny! He has a lot of work to do! Join him as he hides eggs high and low, with a final stop at your house!
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Series: Halloween Scare
A Halloween Scare in Canada
Hardcover
Eric James
9781492605737
$13.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) to 10
Jul 29, 2014
A fun and funny Halloween romp for children and parents alike! It's Halloween night, and creatures and critters from near and far are starting to gather outside the front door. And now here comes a whole army of monsters, on broomsticks, buses, and bikes, all clamoring in the darkness. What is it they want? Are they coming for you? This humorous, creative story is the perfect Halloween adventure for childrenand parents to share.
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Series: Pocket Doodles
Canada Doodles
Paperback
Megan Radford
9781423636212
$14.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - up
Jan 21, 2014
Explore the rugged beauty of Canada’s varied landscape as you travel on highways, in trains and planes, and even floating in bathtubs. Enjoy a plate of poutine and other tasty treats, admire the world’s biggest tomahawk, and take in a hockey game.
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Series: Santa is Coming...
Santa Is Coming to Canada
Hardcover
Steve Smallman
9781402288395
$12.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 01, 2013
It's Christmas Eve, Have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa flies over: ?Sambro Island Lighthouse, Nova Scotia ?Cabot Tower, Newfoundland ?Esplanade Riel Bridge ?St. Joseph's, Oratory, Montreal ?The Rockies ?The Big Nickel, Sudbury ?Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise, Alberta ?Legislative Building, Regina ?Stanley Park Totem Pole, Vancouver ?Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick "Ho, ho ho!" laughs Santa. "Merry Christmas, Canada!"
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Series: Petit Livres
The Native Trees Of Canada
Paperback
Leanne Shapton
9781770460324
$19.95
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Oct 26, 2010
A bold reinterpretation of a century-old bookWhile shopping in the used-book store the Monkey's Paw in Toronto, Leanne Shapton happened upon a 1956 edition of the government reference bookThe Native Trees of Canada, originally published in 1917 by the Canadian Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources. Most people might simply view the book as a dry cataloging of a banal subject; Shapton, however, saw beauty in the technical details and was inspired to create her own interpretation ofThe Native Trees of Canada.Shapton distills each ...
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Series:
Where Are You, Bear?
A Canadian Alphabet Adventure
Hardcover
Frieda Wishinsky
9781897349915
$18.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 01, 2010
Four-year-old Sophie is about to leave her home in Newfoundland on a cross-Canada trip with her dad to visit her grandma in British Columbia. She’s so excited, except for one little problem — she can’t find Bear anywhere! Forced to leave Bear behind, Sophie sets out to travel across the country without her beloved companion. But when Bear emerges from under the bed and finds Sophie gone, he sets off on his own adventure — chasing after Sophie! The cat-and-mouse, or rather bear-and-girl, game that ensues is a madcap ABC adventure that takes the ...
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Series: Wow Canada!
Wow Canada!
Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast to Coast
2nd edition
Paperback
Vivien Bowers
9781897349830
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Jan 01, 2010
The multi-award-winning Wow Canada! is an original, witty, and fabulously informative cross-country excursion, done scrapbook style. This 10th anniversary edition is sure to win over new audiences, who will treasure this celebratory look at all things Canadian. Join 12-year-old Guy, his younger sister Rachel, and their parents as they dip their toes in the Pacific Ocean, hop in their car, and set off to see the country from west to east. The family's surprise-filled travels take them from one end of the country to the other, even up to Nunavut....
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Series:
Do You Know Canada?
A Challenging Quiz on the Culture, History, Geography, and People Of the Second Largest Country in the World
Paperback
Guy Robinson
9781402217395
$8.99
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Sep 01, 2008
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Series:
How to Be a Canadian
Even If You Already Are One
Paperback
Will Ferguson
9781553653110
$19.95
HUMOR
Jun 01, 2007
A new format for the little book that has become a Canadian cultural icon, still a best-seller six years after its first publication. When Margaret Atwood suggested Will Ferguson follow up his runaway best-seller Why I Hate Canadians with a "tongue-in-cheek guidebook for newcomers on how to be Canadian," Will thought it was a swell idea, and he quickly recruited his brother, comedy writer Ian Ferguson, creator and executive producer of the television series Sin City. Together, the Ferguson brothers have created the ultimate guide to Canadian cu...
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Series:
So, You Want to Be Canadian
All About the Most Fascinating People in the World and the Magical Place They Call Home
Paperback
Kerry Colburn
9780811845359
$12.95
NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Reading age from 13
Sep 15, 2004
So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn't these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries of "eh?" to the difference between an Ogo Pogo and a Windingo to how to prepare moose stroganoff (mmm!). Featuring a dreamy list of Canadian hotties, a toe-tapping roundup of Canadian smash hit songs, a handy CanadianAmerican translator, and pointers on how to...
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