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"Super Explorers brings you all the weird fish, mammals and other strange creatures that inhabit the deep, deep ocean: The Japanese Spider Crab has the largest leg-span of any of its species ; The Dumbo Octopus get its name from its very large ears that resemble an elephant ; The Leafy Sea Dragon looks like a seahorse with long, leafy branches on its body. And many more…."--

"In Medieval times, the royalty and nobility built huge fortified castles surrounded by moats to control and defend their territory and the local travel routes, and protect their people. Most castles that survive today were built from stone. They had towers and arrow slits from which the soldiers could see any attackers at long distances. Some of the nobility had knights to defend them. Knights swore their loyalty to the king or noble of their choice.

"Super Explorers brings you ALL the knots you might need for camping, sailing or tying up your sister: - Basic knots—General purpose knots for tying packages, bandages or binding objects together, e.g. Reef or Square Knot - Bends—Knots used to join two lengths of rope or other material, e.g. Fisherman's Knot - Loops—Knots that make a loop of rope that can be either fixed or sliding, e.g. Harness Loop - Stoppers—Knots that are used to prevent a rope from passing through a hole or to keep the end of a rope from fraying, e.g.

"Super Explorers take you into space with the astronauts who have circled the Earth, been on the moon, lived on the International Space Station and those who hope to one day travel to Mars and beyond: • Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. • Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov made the first spacewalk in history. • Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space."--

"The province of Alberta is a wonderful place to visit and to live. From the prairies to the foothills to the mountains, there are beautiful and interesting places to see and things to do: People come to Banff from all over the world to hike, ski and view the beautiful scenery. The Calgary Stampede is called "The Greatest Show on Earth." The Royal Tyrrell Museum has the largest collection of dinosaur bones and fossils in the world. Oil is one of Alberta's greatest natural resources. The wild rose is Alberta's official flower."--

The Tree by the Woodpile is a story about a First Nations boy who is told an enchanting tale by his grandmother about how an old tree by the woodpile provides food and shelter for the birds and animals of the North. The story is suffused with Newet'sine, the Creator and Spirit of Nature, who brings a message of how we must cherish our land. The Tree is written in English and Dene for middle-grade children, ages 7 to 12. Other stories in the book are "The Wolf," and "The Mountain, the Wind, and the Wildflowers.

ABC Monstrosity is a freaky-fun book designed to thrill adults and kids alike with pages that teach and terrify all at once. ABC Monstrosity is both quirky and hilarious, with creepy creations sure to delight children and adults alike. As each new letter is introduced with a drawing of a familiar object or animal, the previous ones are continuously combined to create bizarre monstrosities. The detailed drawings are beautifully hand coloured by Shea. ABC Monstrosity includes a zany glossary featuring fascinating scientific facts augmented with humour.

In 1993, the remains of a young woman were discovered at Nagami Bay, South Indian Lake, Manitoba. Out of that important archaeological discovery came this unique story about a week in the life of Pīsim, a young Cree woman, who lived in the mid 1600s. In the story, created by renowned storyteller William Dumas, Pīsim begins to recognize her miskanaw - her life's journey - and to develop her gifts for fulfilling that path.

A graphic novel about the Northwest Resistance of 1885. In this book, the protagonist Echo Desjarlais encounters the Metis people of the Northwest Territory, including leaders Louis Riel, Gabriel Dumont and Mistahimaskwa, in Batoche and other sites of the Resistance. After victories, then defeat, at the hands of the Canadian Forces, Riel surrenders. Echo travels back to the present, where she discovers her own ties to the Métis who fought there. This is Book 3 in the graphic novel series that examines the history of the Métis through an own-voice perspective.

An engaging look at how the animals, people, and seasons within an ecosystem are intertwined. To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the eagle is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow the eagle mother as she teaches her eaglets what they need to survive on their own. The Mothers of Xsan series uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life.