1.
Series:
The Hangman in the Mirror
Paperback
Kate Cayley
9781554513567
$12.95
Oct 02, 2011
A strong-willed 16-year-old girl fights for survival in 18th-century North America. Françoise Laurent has never had an easy life. The only surviving child of a destitute washerwoman and wayward soldier, she must rely only on herself to get by. When her parents die suddenly from the smallpox ravishing New France, Françoise sees it as a chance to escape the life she thought she was trapped in. Seizing her newfound opportunity, Françoise takes a job as an aide to the wife of a wealthy fur trader. The poverty-ridden world she knew transform...
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2.
Series:
Beyond Bullets
A Photo Journal of Afghanistan
3rd edition
Hardcover
Dawn Hunter
9781554512935
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Grade (CAN) from 7
Oct 02, 2011
Stunning photos reveal an Afghanistan we rarely see.Award-winning photographer Rafal Gerszak spent a year embedded with the American military in Afghanistan, where he used his camera to document everyday life in the war-torn country. While there, he developed a deep affection for the land and its people, and he later returned on his own. Despite the dangers around him, he continued taking photos, exposing the plight of that besieged country. Framed by journal entries that relate his experiences on two levels—as a foreigner looking for a...
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3.
Series:
Double or Nothing
Revised Edition
Paperback
Dennis Foon
9781554513482
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 12 - 18
Sep 04, 2011
Raise the stakes and feel the heat. Kip is addicted to the pure adrenaline rush that hits when the stakes are high and the bets are laid down. His gambling addiction uses up his money, his mother's money -- and then their real trouble begins. Dennis Foon's believable portrait of a teen caught in a gambling addiction crackles with suspense and a foreboding sense of where Kip will land. Originally published in 2000, this remarkable novel has been updated to reflect new technology and the rise of online gambling. Praise for the previ...
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4.
Series: It Actually Happened
Duped!
True Stories of the World's Best Swindlers
Paperback
Andreas Schroeder
9781554513505
$12.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 04, 2011
Eight true tales that expose some of the most outrageous swindlers of all time. As long as there have been people willing to believe the unbelievable, people have been duped. In the best storytelling tradition, readers can follow the tales of: How the Nazis planned to destroy the British economy during World War II by flooding the world with millions of fake British banknotes How an infamous radio broadcast had American citizens convinced that Martians were invading the country How one of the 20th century's most elaborate scams -- con...
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5.
Series:
The Lowdown on Denim
Paperback
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9781554513543
$12.95
Oct 02, 2011
How a humble work pant got on everyone's backside and took over the world. In The Lowdown on Denim, narrators JD and Shred take readers on a trip through the history of jeans, demonstrating that, whatever their style, jeans have always driven and reflected popular culture. They use their interest in denim to escort readers from wartime to the rodeo circuit and from environmental concerns to the rock and roll stage. When blue jeans were invented in the 1870s, they were utilitarian -- baggy, only a single pocket and held up with suspender...
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6.
Series:
A Stranger at Home
A True Story
Paperback
Christy Jordan-Fenton
9781554513611
$12.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 02, 2011
Traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic, 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak can hardly contain her excitement. It’s been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers. Coming ashore, Margaret spots her family, but her mother barely recognizes her, screaming, “Not my girl.” Margaret realizes she is now marked as an outsider. And Margaret is an outsider: she has forgotten the language and stories of her people, and she can’t even stomach the food her mother prepares. However, Margaret gr...
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7.
Series: 50 Questions
50 Underwear Questions
A Bare-All History
Paperback
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9781554513529
$12.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (months) from 9
Oct 02, 2011
Most of us take our underwear for granted, but throughout history our undies have revealed a lot about who we are (king or peasant), how we work (in fields or factories) or the shapes we value (manly calves or tiny waists). The third book in Annick’s 50 Questions series tackles questions such as “What’s that smell?” (Medieval Europeans thought bathing made you sick) and “Did boxers arrive in the Nick of time?” (When blue jean model Nick Kamen stepped out of his denims to reveal his boxers, sales of the underwear soared.) Underwear has played a ...
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8.
Series: Chicken, Pig, Cow
Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Class Pet
Paperback
Ruth Ohi
9781554513468
$6.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 7
Sep 04, 2011
Chicken, Pig and Cow have had many happy adventures with Dog at Girl’s house. But when Girl carts them off to school one day, leaving Dog behind, they aren’t sure what to think. Where is school, exactly? And what’s with all the noise there? Who are all these people who look like Girl but aren’t Girl? And why is their new hamster neighbor, Furface, trying to eat their barn? The adorable toy characters Chicken, Pig and Cow once again rely on friendship and teamwork as they embark on their latest adventure in all new surroundings. As always, youn...
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9.
Series:
Dogs Don't Eat Jam
Paperback
Sarah Tsiang
9781554513598
$8.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 6
Aug 07, 2011
New babies have a lot to learn; lucky for them, the older sibling in this delightful picture book is here to tell them everything they have to remember … and look forward to. Whether it’s advice on turning regular people into parents, learning how to go—and stop—or figuring out the most important words (Mama! Dada! Up!), Dogs Don’t Eat Jam is filled with useful tips and lessons from an experienced older sibling that will help newborns navigate the uncertainties of their new world. Following on the heels of the much-praised A Flock of Shoes, Sar...
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10.
Series:
Munsch at Play Act 2
Eight More Stage Adaptations
2nd edition
Hardcover
Irene N. Watts
9781554513581
$24.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 9
Oct 02, 2011
In this second collection of plays based on the stories of Robert Munsch, experienced playwright Irene N. Watts has adapted eight more of his best-loved tales for the stage, classroom or backyard! Complemented by the fun and familiar artwork of long-time Munsch collaborator Michael Martchenko, each story is presented in an accessible play format, making it easy for children to act out their own versions of Munsch’s familiar adventures. These lively, interactive adaptations include suggestions to encourage audience participation, as well as cast...
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11.
Series:
Thomas' Snowsuit
6th edition
Board book
Robert Munsch
9781554513635
$7.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 4
Sep 04, 2011
Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal. When everyone’s best efforts lead only to comedic chaos, they all agree it’s best to let Thomas suit himself.
12.
Series:
Red is Best
6th edition
Board book
Kathy Stinson
9781554513642
$7.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 2 - 4
Sep 04, 2011
The little girl in this simple but exuberant story knows that red barrettes are best, “because they make my hair laugh.”
13.
Series:
Arctic Land
Board book
Vladyana Krykorka
9781554513420
$5.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Aug 07, 2011
Vladyana Krykorka brings the arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. This board book focuses on a particular aspect of arctic wildlife—often showing a mother with her young—and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. Arctic Land introduces young readers to mammals, such as the musk ox and arctic hare Young readers will love the innovative, sturdy fold-out format, which allows the books to be read over and over or to be hung on a wall as standalone pieces of art. Also available in a boxed set al...
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14.
Series:
Arctic Sea
Board book
Vladyana Krykorka
9781554513437
$5.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Aug 07, 2011
Vladyana Krykorka brings the arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. This board book focuses on a particular aspect of arctic wildlife—often showing a mother with her young—and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. Arctic Sea introduces young readers to marine animals, such as the narwhal and beluga whale. Young readers will love the innovative, sturdy fold-out format, which allows the books to be read over and over or to be hung on a wall as standalone pieces of art. Also available in a boxe...
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15.
Series:
Arctic Sky
Board book
Vladyana Krykorka
9781554513444
$5.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Aug 07, 2011
Vladyana Krykorka brings the arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. This board book focuses on a particular aspect of arctic wildlife—often showing a mother with her young—and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. Arctic Sky introduces young readers to birds, such as swooping owls and graceful, gliding swans. Young readers will love the innovative, sturdy fold-out format, which allows the books to be read over and over or to be hung on a wall as standalone pieces of art. Also available in a ...
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16.
Series:
Arctic board books boxed set
Board book
Vladyana Krykorka
9781554513451
$17.95
Aug 07, 2011
Three boxed set board books about Arctic wildlife by a master illustrator. In these three new board books, Vladyana Krykorka brings the Arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. Each one focuses on a particular aspect of Arctic wildlife -- often showing a mother with her young -- and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. Arctic Land introduces young readers to mammals, such as the musk ox and arctic hare; Arctic Sea to marine animals, such as the narwhal and beluga whale; and Arctic Sky to ...
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