1.
Series:
Too Young to Escape
A Vietnamese Girl Waits to be Reunited with Her Family
Hardcover
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
9781772780666
$17.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 26, 2018
ON SALE DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2018During the aftermath of the Vietnam War, Van wakes up one morning to find that her mother, sister, Loan, and brother, Tuan, are gone. They have escaped the new communist regime that has taken over Ho Chi Minh City for freedom in the West. Four-year-old Van is too young—and her grandmother is too old—for such a dangerous journey by boat, so the two have been left behind. Once settled in North America, her parents will eventually be able to sponsor them, and Van and her grandmother will fly away to safety. But in the...
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2.
Series:
Be Prepared!
The Frankie MacDonald Guide to Life, the Weather, and Everything
Paperback
Frankie MacDonald
9781771085755
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 7 - 10
Jun 12, 2018
Ever wonder where clouds come from? Or how meteorologists predict the weather? This brand new book, starring Nova Scotia's favourite weather reporter, Frankie MacDonald, and written by author Sarah Sawler, shares stories from Frankie's early years, along with facts about all things sunny, rainy, snowy, and stormy. Filled with pictures, graphics, and advice from Frankie himself, this book has everything you need to Be Prepared!
3.
Series: Superpower Field Guide
Beavers
Hardcover
Rachel Poliquin
9780544949874
$26.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Dec 04, 2018
Beavers, the first book in the new middle-grade nonfiction Superhero Field Guide series by Rachel Poliquin and award-winning illustrator Nicholas John Frith, is a delightfully informative, laugh-out-loud full-color look at the most unsuspecting of animal heroes, perfect for readers who like their facts served with a large dose of humor. Meet Elmer, an ordinary beaver. He may not be as mighty as a lion or as dangerous as a shark. He may be squat and brown. Butnever underestimate a beaver. I can almost hear you saying, “But aren’t beavers ju...
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4.
Series:
Extreme Abilities
Amazing Human Feats and the Simple Science Behind Them
Paperback
Galadriel Watson
9781773212494
$14.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 10
Apr 09, 2019
These people did what?! Join author Galadriel Watson as she takes us on a journey of discovery—a tour of the human body’s amazing abilities, featuring masters of muscle, speed demons, brain bosses, and more! Extreme Abilities is a fun and fascinating survey of what humans are capable of, with examples from around the world and throughout history. Short sketches of famous individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, mixed with stories about the amazing physical feats of others not-so-famous, draw readers in and bring these astounding abilities...
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5.
Series:
Follow Your Stuff
Who Makes It, Where Does It Come From, How Does It Get to You?
Paperback
Kevin Sylvester
9781773212531
$14.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 11 - 14
Apr 09, 2019
Get ready to go global! Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children’s author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up again, this time to tackle the dynamics of the global economy, examining the often-complex journey of ordinary goods from production right to our doorsteps. Using familiar examples, easy-to-follow charts and graphs, and a fun,...
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6.
Series:
Amazing Hockey Stories: Hayley Wickenheiser
Paperback
Lorna Schultz Nicholson
9781443163095
$9.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 7 - 12
Aug 28, 2018
An exciting, behind-the scenes look at the achievements of the greatest women's hockey player of all time!Hayley Wickenheiser has had a long standout career, and this book explores everything it took for her to reach Olympic hockey gold four times!From her early days in small-town Saskatchewan, where she played on boys' teams because there weren't any teams for girls, to joining the Canadian Women's Team when she was just 15 years old, to being named MVP at both the 2002 and 2006 Olympic tournaments, this wonderful book gives all the details on...
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7.
Series:
Highrise
The Towers in the World and the World in the Towers
Hardcover
Katerina Cizek
9780228102151
$24.95
YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION
Age (years) from 13 - 17
Sep 20, 2019
Adapted from the Emmy-winning, multimedia interactive documentary of the same name, Highrise is an in-depth exploration of the world's highrises and the people who live inside them. From the multi-story dwellings of Ancient Rome to the soaring glass skyscrapers of today, humans have used highrises for thousands of years to house the poor, protect the rich and sometimes narrow the gap between the two. Highrise first examines the history of vertical living in a 20-page chapter on the origins, technological triumphs, social failures and futur...
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8.
Series:
Hubots
Real-World Robots Inspired by Humans
Hardcover
Helaine Becker
9781771387859
$18.99
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 02, 2018
Using increasingly sophisticated levels of artificial intelligence (AI) and embodied intelligence (EI), a new generation of robots is being designed to look, act and even think like humans. Hubots, or human-inspired robots, are expanding the boundaries of what robots can do. Here, ten different real-life hubots are described, highlighting each one's appearance, unique skills and purpose --- from fighting fires on the high seas, to acting as setup crew for space colonies, to providing companionship for the elderly. The book also includes an illu...
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9.
Series:
Killer Style
How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History
Hardcover
Alison Matthews-David
9781771472531
$18.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 15, 2019
A fascinating look at the harmful history of fashionThe clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style—but could fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style. Historical examples like the tragic “Radium Girl” watch...
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10.
Series:
My River
Cleaning up the LaHave River
Paperback
Stella Bowles
9781459505513
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 7 - 11
Sep 25, 2018
Stella Bowles was a Grade 6 Nova Scotia student when she turned environmental activist to campaign against sewage pipes draining straight into the LaHave River. This is the inspirational first person account of Stella's Grade 6 science fair project which caught the eyes of the media, the public and government leaders propelling her into the limelight.Stella details her two and a half year fight to clean up the river, winning numerous awards for her environmental activism along the way. She succeeds in shaming three levels of government and rall...
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