If You Could Wear My Sneakers by
A Sheree Fitch classic, the Silver Birch and Hackmatack Award-winning children's picture book about children's rights, If You Could Wear My Sneakers, is now available for a new generation of young readers. A series of humorous poems, paired with timeless illustrations, interprets 15 of the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
McCurdy and the Silver Dart by
McCurdy and the Silver Dart recounts the thrilling story of J. A. McCurdy, Canada's aviation pioneer. Born in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Douglas McCurdy had a unique childhood during which he assisted world-famous scientist and inventor, Alexander Graham Bell in fascinating and frequently dangerous experiments conducted with kites and airplanes. He was the first person to fly an airplane in the British Empire. Later he became a barnstormer and daredevil pilot, taking part in some of the earliest air races. He was the first person to fly out of sight of land and the first pilot to receive a wireless message while airborne.
Animal Defenses by
Kaner and Stephens explain the unique ways in which animals protect themselves. Easy-to-do experiments and activities reveal the tricks animals use to survive.
Alexander Graham Bell by
"One would think that I had never done anything worthwhile but the telephone," complained Alexander Graham Bell. No wonder he was annoyed; Bell invented the phone when he was just 29 and went on to lead a long and inventive life. This biography in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series chronicles the life and many remarkable achievements of Alexander Graham Bell, including his work with the hearing impaired and experiments with flight, iceberg locators and, of course, the telephone.
The Stars by
In The Stars, part of the Starting with Space series, the mysteries and marvels of stars are explained using a straightforward question-and-answer format. A unique combination of facts, folklore, simple experiments and hands-on activities explains scientific discoveries in space in an easy-to-understand way. With detailed illustrations, plus photographs from NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope, The Stars provides an excellent introduction to the wonders of our universe.
Canada's Maple Leaf by
The only children's book of its kind, Canada's Maple Leaf is a colorful history of Canada's unique flag. Kids will learn about the first flags that flew over Canada, the country's loyalty to the British flag and the great flag debate that led to our current flag. They'll see colorful images of provincial and territorial (including Nunavut's) flags and read fascinating stories about flags from around the world. This illustrated history includes flag etiquette, flag-raising procedures and how to send messages with international flag codes. Kids can also make and fly their own Canadian flag, by tracing the maple leaf in the book!
By Truck to the North by
"A bone-chilling silence filled the truck. We were north of the Arctic Circle on a road made of ice -- not pavement or gravel like a regular road, just a bumpy surface of frozen water. Under the ice flowed dangerous waters, deep enough to drown in -- if the shocking cold didn't kill you first. I glanced out the window and shivered..." Adventure is just around the corner when you climb aboard an 18-wheeler and join Andy Turnbull on his eye-opening trip to the Arctic. You're along for the ride as he befriends a trucker's dog, views the Northern Lights, gets caught in a whiteout, and explores the ice roads of the Far North. Short sidebars of information that accompany Andy's story reveal what's inside a truck's cab, why camels once carried goods through this part of North America, what kids love about live in the Arctic, and much more. Colourful maps (essential traveler's tools) help you follow Andy's route chapter by chapter!
The Inuksuk Book by
An introduction to the many forms of the inuksuk structure The image of a traditional Inuit stone structure, or inuksuk, silouetted against an arctic sky, has become a familiar symbol. Yet, for many, their purpose remains a mystery. In a stunning new book, artist and children's author Mary Wallace, in consultation with Inuit elders and other noted experts, gives a fascinating introduction in words, pictures, and paintings to the many forms of the inuksuk structure and its unique place in Inuit life and culture.
Meet the Group of Seven by
Illustrations, photographs and dazzling reproductions of more than 40 masterpieces by the Group of Seven fill this book about artists who changed the landscape of Canadian art. Meet the Group of Seven describes how the group formed, how and where they painted, their influence on Canadian art and much more. Produced in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Earthlings Inside and Out by
In a fun-filled mix of science facts, fiction and activities, Earthlings Inside and Out explains the anatomy of the human body to an alien who has just cruised down to earth. Over a dozen easy-to-follow experiments investigate the skin, the brain, the senses, the digestive and respiratory systems and more! Quirky watercolour illustrations and the amusing interactions between a boy and the space alien give kids a fresh, funny and easy-to-understand look at their bodies.
If You Could Wear My Sneakers by
A Sheree Fitch classic, the Silver Birch and Hackmatack Award-winning children's picture book about children's rights, If You Could Wear My Sneakers, is now available for a new generation of young readers. A series of humorous poems, paired with timeless illustrations, interprets 15 of the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.