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  • Breaking Through

    Sue Irwin
    Profiles of Canadian women athletes who are breaking down barriers and taking the game for themselves.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: HL720L

  • Carey Price

    Catherine Rondina
    This is the story of how Carey Price became the highest paid goalie in the NHL and a role model for Indigenous youth everywhere.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 5
    Lexile Reading Level: 890L

  • Valour at Vimy Ridge

    Tom Douglas

    The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a formation fought together under its own planning. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation & a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.

    $16.95, Paperback

  • Champion for Health

    Richard Brignall
    The Olympic champion who battled to bring depression to light
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 660L

  • Safety Stars

    Sue Irwin
    Courageous players have battled to make hockey safer -- here's how they did it
    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: HL720L

  • Ottawa Senators

    Chris Robinson
    The Ottawa Senators have had a long and storied history as one of the original -- and dominant -- Canadian hockey franchises.
    $9.95, Paperback

  • The Incredible Adventures of Louis Riel (JR)

    Cat Klerks
    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

  • Willie O'Ree

    Nicole Mortillaro
    "It doesn't matter what colour he is, as long as he can play." -- Boston Bruins coach Milt Schmidt
    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 790L

  • Long Shot

    Eric Zweig

    The sons of Icelandic immigrants and friends since boyhood, the Winnipeg Falcons were a superbly talented team of just eight players who brought home Canada's first Olympic gold medal in hockey in 1920.

    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-17
    Reading level: Grade 4

  • Pink Power

    Lorna Schultz Nicholson
    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, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-17
    Reading level: Grade 3
    Lexile Reading Level: 640L

  • Knockout

    Rebecca Sjonger

    How Tommy Burns became heavyweight champion of the world.

    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-17
    Reading level: Grade 3
    Lexile Reading Level: HL720L

  • Summit Series '72

    Richard Brignall
    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, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 780L

  • China Clipper

    Richard Brignall
    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, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 780L

  • Big League Dreams

    Richard Brignall

    "I'll start if you want me to. I think I can do it. Me, Fergie Jenkins."

    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 11-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 770L

  • Big Train

    Richard Brignall

    The story of the legendary iron man of sport, Lionel Conacher.

    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 11-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 790L

  • Fighting for Gold

    Lorna Schultz Nicholson

    Through determination, guts and guile, Canada's sledge hockey team wins Olympic gold in 2006.

    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 800L

  • Choice of Colours

    John Danakas
    John Danakas profiles the pioneering black football players who donned new team colours and changed their sport.
    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 12-17
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 820L

  • The War of 1812 Against the States (JR)

    Jennifer Crump

    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

  • Extreme Canadian Weather (JR)

    Joan Dixon

    Canada is no stranger to extreme weather. This book covers everything from dust storms to hurricanes--and everything in between.

    $9.95, Paperback

  • Roberta Bondar (JR)

    Joan Dixon

    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
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