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Black apple

a novel
2016
Tells the story of Sinopaki, a Blackfoot girl who grows up in the residential school system on the Canadian prairies under the sharp eye, and torment, of Mother Grace at the St. Mark Residential School that is run by the sisters of Brotherly Love, an order of nuns dedicated to saving Indigenous children.

Andrei and the snow walker

2003
Andrei Bayda, newly arrived in Canada in 1900 along with his family, clings to the legends and traditions of his home in Ukraine while learning to accept and embrace his new life.

The old brown suitcase

a teenager's story of war and peace
2008
Fourteen-year-old Slava, having miraculously survived the Holocaust, moves to Canada with her parents and sister where she struggles to adjust to the challenges of being an immigrant, a Jew, and a teenager, while at the same time dealing with her memories of the horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto.

National Geographic complete birds of North America

2014
Presents a comprehensive guide to more than one thousand species of birds in North America, and includes four thousand illustrations, range and migration maps, and one hundred fifty full-color photographs along with information on identification, specific bird groups, and much more.

Girl mans up

2016
"In Ontario, Pen is a sixteen-year-old girl who looks like a boy. She's fine with it, but everyone else is uncomfortable--especially her Portuguese immigrant parents and her manipulative neighbor who doesn't want her to find a group of real friends"--.

Chris Hadfield

2015
"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of Chris Hadfield"--Provided by publisher.

Carey Price

2016
"Carey Price is a famous Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He plays for the Montreal Canadians. He also won a gold medal for Canada at the Olympic Games"--Back cover.

Urban tribes

Native Americans in the city
2015
Profiles thirty young Native Americans in the United States and Canada in an exploration of how they connect to their culture in urban settings, including through stories, poems, and art.

No small victory

2010
When Bonnie's family moves to a new community during the Depression for a fresh start, the new town holds its own set of problems including bullies, illnesses, and the challenge of making do with less.

Chris Hadfield and the International Space Station

2016
Examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, Chris Hadfield, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, how astronauts can live there, and the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

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