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The Incredible Adventures of Louis Riel (JR)
The story of a rebel and a powerful orator -- Louis Riel -- who emerged as a leader of the Metis in the Red River settlement$9.95, Paperback
Women Explorers (JR)
Stories of adventure-loving women explorers who shared a passion for climbing mountains$9.95, Paperback
Willie O'Ree
"It doesn't matter what colour he is, as long as he can play." -- Boston Bruins coach Milt Schmidt$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 790L
Star Power
Hockey's first superstar, Fred "Cyclone" Taylor, was often caught up in the politics and turmoil of hockey's early professional years. Star Power is the story of one of Canada's greatest athletes and a game in transition.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 730L
Pink Power
At the first-ever women's hockey world championships in 1990, Canada dressed its National Women's Team in pink, which offended many people. Lorna Schultz Nicholson offers an insider's look at the power behind the pink jerseys.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 640L
Summit Series '72
Chosen as one of Resource Links' Year's Best for 2011
From Crosby's winning goal at the 2010 Winter Games to Henderson's awesome goal in the 72 Summit
Series, Canada's greatest hockey moments go hand in hand with how we see our place in the world.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 780L
China Clipper
The story of what it took for a young Alberta boy to become the first Chinese-Canadian to play professional football in Canada.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 780L
Early Voyageurs (JR)
For more than 200 years, voyageur canoes charged across the waters from Quebec to British Columbia, and north to Hudson Bay spending many months away from home. These voyageurs were a special brand of tough, rugged adventurers. These are their stories.
$9.95, Paperback
The Halifax Explosion (JR)
As boat full of explosives heads into the harbour as a large cargo ship steams out to sea, a massive collision ensues. Panic reigned as the survivors struggled to comprehend what had happened.
$9.95, Paperback
The War of 1812 Against the States (JR)
Learn all about the War of 1812, when the United States invaded Canada. Told through the stories of six men and women who fought in the war, this book is perfect for young history enthusiasts.
$9.95, Paperback
Toronto Maple Leafs (JR)
Learn about the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of Canada's oldest and most beloved NHL teams.
$9.95, Paperback
Extreme Canadian Weather (JR)
Canada is no stranger to extreme weather. This book covers everything from dust storms to hurricanes--and everything in between.
$9.95, Paperback
Hudson's Bay Company Adventures (JR)
This story of the Canadian fur trade began more than 500 years ago, as interest in beaver pelts rose.
$9.95, Paperback
Pierre Elliot Trudeau (JR)
Pierre Trudeau was unlike any prime minister Canada had ever known or will ever see again.$9.95, Paperback
Roberta Bondar (JR)
From the age of 8, Roberta Bondar knew she wanted to be an astronaut. In January 1992 she made Canadian history when she became the first Canadian woman, and first neurologist, to go into space on board the space shuttle Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of hard work, commitment, and sheer guts.
$9.95, Paperback
The Avro Arrow Story (JR)
The Avro Arrow interceptor aircraft was designed in Ontario in the 1950's by one of the best airplane companies in the world. The government cancelled the plane, destroyed prototypes and burned blueprints, but the legend lives on.
$9.95, Paperback