New Releases!
Le Komagata Maru
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. In 1914, Canada was a very British society with anti-Asian attitudes. Although Great Britain had declared…
$45.00, Paperback
La taxe d’entrée chinoise
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Canada in the mid-1800s searching for gold and a better…
$45.00, Paperback
Max Todd and the Flu Shot Frenzies
Max Todd is not looking forward to his doctor’s appointment and he is even less happy to hear he will be getting a flu shot. Max’s mom promised him that…
$16.95, Paperback
Max Todd and the School Trip Squirmies
Max can’t wait to go on a school trip to the art gallery – until he learns he is going to be stuck with Spencer, the class bully, for a…
$16.95, Paperback
Max Todd Gets the Super Fidgets
Max Todd is the kid who can’t sit still – but for every case of the Super Fidgets, there is a game he can play to keep them under control…
$16.95, Paperback
Max Todd’s Big Game Jitters
Max’s soccer team is ready for the championship game against the school bully’s team. As soon as the game starts, a case of the Super Fidgets threatens to break Max’s…
$16.95, Paperback
Max Todd’s Camping Chaos
Max can’t wait to take his best friend Shiv camping for the first time. But disaster strikes when a wasp sting causes a case of the Super Fidgets, and a…
$16.95, Paperback
Max Todd’s Frantic Friend Countdown
Max is the only kid in class without a best friend. Lucky for him there’s a new kid in school, but after Max makes a bad first impression, he is…
$16.95, Paperback
The Avro Arrow New Edition
The Avro Arrow was one of the most innovative supersonic aircraft ever designed, but before it could enter service it was ordered destroyed. This book follows its creation, fanfare and…
$24.95, Paperback
Animals at Play in Mi’kma’ki
In this fun board book for young kids, turtles skateboard, salmon snorkel, bears take photos and otters frolic with floaties! Mi’kmaw artist Mel Beaulieu’s lively modern take on traditional beadwork…
$16.95, Board book
Family Ties: How a Ukrainian Nazi and a living witness link Canada to Ukraine today
The standing ovation accorded in 2023 to a Second World War Ukrainian Nazi unit veteran in Canada’s House of Commons shocked Canadians – and the world. Author Peter McFarlane was…
$27.95, Paperback
Mi’kmaw Moons: The Board Book
This board book presents the months of the Mi’kmaw lunar calendar to very young children and their parents. Mi’kmaw artist Loretta Gould’s art illustrates each of the 12 Mi’kmaw moons…
$16.95, Board book
My Ancestors Live Here
For over twenty years, Mi’kmaw Elder Ellen Hunt has been identifying, researching and fighting to protect Mi’kmaw burial sites in Nova Scotia which have long been forgotten, neglected and destroyed.…
$24.95, Paperback
One Christmas in Lunenburg
One Christmas in Lunenburg presents a classic folktale in a contemporary setting, told in a way that will appeal to young readers. As Christmas draws closer, siblings Rachel and Nathan…
$16.95, Paperback
Les pensionnats indiens
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. “If I were purchasing materials for a high school library, I would buy at least 2…
$45.00, Paperback
Nova Scotia’s Stars of Song
Best-selling music biographer Charlie Rhindress presents the lives and music of Nova Scotia’s six most important and successful women singers: Portia White, Anne Murray, Carroll Baker, Rita MacNeil, Holly Cole…
$34.95, Hardcover
Oak Island’s First Visitors: Irish Monks, Vikings and Templars
Exactly when and why Oak Island saw its first European visitors is a mystery that has fascinated generations of researchers, treasure hunters and armchair investigators. This illustrated book draws on…
$29.95, Paperback
Breaking Free of Neoliberalism: Canada’s Challenge
Neoliberalism – free market capitalism and the view that “freedom” is society’s highest value – has become embedded in the fabric of Canadian government and society. Neoliberal theorists, marginalized for…
$27.95, Paperback
Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada’s Origins 1500–1890
In the past decade Canadian history has become a hotly contested subject. Iconic figures, notably Sir John A Macdonald, are no longer unquestioned nation-builders. The narrative of two founding peoples…
$39.95, Hardcover
The Trudeau Record: Promise v. Performance
In this book, independent experts analyze the performance of Justin Trudeau’s years in power in over 25 important areas of government policy. The record of what has been done –…
$27.95, Paperback
Deal With It: Homophobia
That’s so gay! is a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it’s also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios,…
$24.95, Hardcover
Humans: The 300,000-Year Struggle for Equality
This is a history of humanity like it’s never been told before. Historian Alvin Finkel builds on the work of archaeologists, anthropologists and historians to present the very long view…
$25.95, Paperback
Line Drive to Love
Rory is a talented and dedicated softball player. The only distraction in her life is her father’s decline due to ALS, but he remains her biggest supporter. But softball plans…
$16.95, Paperback
Not Not Normal
Jordan and Nathan couldn’t be more different, but when order and chaos collide, opposites attract. Jordan is a bit of an oddball at school. He likes rules, routine, old sci-fi…
$16.95, Paperback
Forthcoming Books
East Coast Whales, Dolphins and Sharks – New Edition
Featuring art by best-selling nature illustrator Jeffrey C. Domm, East Coast Whales, Sharks and Dolphins is the only visual guide to sea life in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince…
$19.95, Paperback
Lonely in Happy Town
In Kristopher Mielke’s romance set in the world of gaming, a lonely teen works nights at a convenience store, only coming alive in the game Happy Town — but he…
$16.95, Paperback
Dogs Don’t Break Hearts
A gentle romance about a teen, gaslit by his former boyfriend, who takes solace in volunteering at pet rescue—where he finds his life brightened both by a special dog and…
$16.95, Paperback
My Green Style
Montreal teen Pearl is passionate and dedicated both about fashion and the environment. She decides to make a point at her school’s fashion event by up-cycling donated, used clothes in…
$19.95, Paperback
My True Colours
Set against the backdrop of anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) education protests, this story delves into the spread of hate and misinformation within families and communities. With consequences looming…
$19.95, Paperback
Internement d’Italo-Canadiens durant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. “This book is very well-done… The visuals are spectacular and will surely be a drawing card…
$45.00, Paperback
L’internement des Canadiens japonais pendant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. This book is an illustrated history of the wartime internment of Japanese Canadian residents of British…
$45.00, Paperback
L’antisémitisme et le MS Saint Louis
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. “This story and the others in the “Righting Canada’s Wrongs” series should be essential teaching in…
$45.00, Paperback
Wolfville and Grand Pré – New Edition
Wolfville and Grand Pré have long been two of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque and historically rich towns. The growth of the Nova Scotia wine industry, centered on these two towns,…
$24.95, Paperback
Hacking Heartbreak
Baron is a computer whiz with a passion for hacking and when the girl of his dreams starts taking an interest in him, he all but short circuits. Keyanna sees…
$16.95, Paperback
Prince Edward Island Birds
For this new edition of Prince Edward Island Birds, best-selling nature illustrator Jeffrey C. Domm has produced all new, hyperrealistic art. An even more visual experience for all, perfect for…
$24.95, Paperback
Nova Scotia Birds
For this new edition of Nova Scotia Birds, best-selling nature illustrator Jeffrey C. Domm has produced all new, hyperrealistic art. An even more visual experience for all, perfect for bird…
$24.95, Paperback
East Coast Seabirds – New Edition
Featuring updated art by best-selling nature illustrator Jeffrey C. Domm, the new edition of East Coast Seabirds offers readers a more visual guide to sea and shore birds found across…
$24.95, Paperback
The Halifax Citadel – New Edition
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the Halifax Citadel to learn about the history of the fort, its inhabitants and the city it was built to defend. One…
$24.95, Paperback
Capitalism and Colonialism: The Making of Modern Canada 1890–2025
This second volume of Bryan Palmer’s history of Canada covers 1890 to the present. Weaving together themes that include business, labour, politics, and social history, this account brings the experiences…
$39.95, Hardcover
Setter Up
In a volleyball setting, this is a story of an idealistic teen who responds to the anti-gay sentiments of her classmates with a positive initiative to create a welcoming space…
$19.95, Paperback
New Brunswick Birds
For this new edition of New Brunswick Birds, best-selling nature illustrator Jeffrey C. Domm has produced all new, hyperrealistic art. An even more visual experience for all, perfect for bird…
$24.95, Paperback
La rafle des années 1960
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. Starting in 1951, Indigenous children in Canada were taken by social welfare agencies from their families…
$45.00, Paperback
La Purge LGBT et la lutte pour l’égalité des droits au Canada
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. From the 1950s to 1980s, the Canadian government persecuted LGBTQ2+ employees and tried to erase them…
$45.00, Paperback
Réinstallation d’Inuit
The award-winning Righting Canada’s Wrongs series is now available in French for Immersion classrooms. In a highly visual and appealing format for young readers, this book explores the many forced…
$45.00, Paperback
Nature Guides
My First Ontario Bird Book
An easy-to-use, richly illustrated introduction to Ontario’s 41 most common birds.
$24.95, Paperback
My First East Coast Bird Book
A field guide so kids can learn more about the most common birds found in Canada’s Maritime provinces.
$19.95, Paperback
Canada’s East Coast Seashore
This full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the Atlantic seashore. From seashells and bugs to birds, plants and seaweed, it provides key information on a wide variety of animals, plants and insects.
$24.95, Paperback
East Coast Backyard Nature Guide
A guide to the animals that frequent your yard and the plants that grow wild in your neighbourhood. This fully illustrated field guide includes the East Coast’s most common birds, butterflies, mammals, trees, wildflowers and much more.
$24.95, Paperback
Southern Ontario Nature Guide
This full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who likes to take a close look at nature, with a focus on Southwest Ontario.
$19.95, Paperback
Ontario Trees
Featuring highly detailed, photo-realistic illustrations, this guide makes it easy to identify and learn more about 120 common and important tree species in Ontario, no matter the season.
$27.95, Paperback
Formac Field Guide to Nova Scotia Birds
A comprehensive guide for the beginner and the experienced birder$24.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-15
Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds
A concise, full-colour guide to Ontario’s most common wild birds, with listings of the best birding hotspots from Point Pelee to Ottawa
$24.95, Paperback
Regional History Titles
Toronto: City of Commerce 1800-1960
Archival images and contemporary photos illuminate the history of Toronto’s businesses and industries.
$29.95, Paperback
Mining Country
Mining Country offers the stories of Canadian miners from past and present, from pre-settlement aboriginal mines to the development of Vancouver and Toronto as centres of global mining finance.$29.95, Paperback
Oak Island Illustrated
A full-colour illustrated book bringing together every major theory about who buried treasure on Nova Scotia’s famed Oak Island, explaining how they could have done it and why they selected this remote location — heavily illustrated with artwork, photographs, maps and artifacts.
$29.95, Paperback
Toronto’s Ravines and Urban Forests
A guide to the most popular of Torontos unique ravine parks and the trees, birds and plants visitors can easily identify$24.95, Paperback
Young Adult Fiction
Outta Here
A story about choice, and the overwhelming feeling that happens when a teen is faced with making major life choices alone. This novel is a hard-hitting portrayal of a reality faced by many teens in families touched by the epidemic of opioid addiction.
$16.95, PaperbackReading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: HL470L
Poison Town
Everything seems sick in Addie’s town; even the crows have trouble flying. Now she’s out to prove the local plant is covering up its polluting ways.
$16.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 6Lexile Reading Level: HL670L
School Statue Showdown
When an Indigenous group demands the local schools name be changed, rifts are formed within the community and the legacies of who we honour from history are challenged.
$16.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-16Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 870L
Shovels not Rifles
Historical young adult fiction set in the First World War featuring a young African Nova Scotian in the No. 2 Construction Battalion who faces racism and discrimination from his fellow Canadians.
$19.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2