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Willie O'Ree
"It doesn't matter what colour he is, as long as he can play." -- Boston Bruins coach Milt Schmidt$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 790L
Within the Barbed Wire Fence
A unique memoir by a young Japanese-Canadian poet torn from his family and interned in distant labour camps for the "crime" of being Japanese during the Second World War$19.95, Hardcover
Love, Hope, Optimism
A portrait of the real Jack Layton through the eyes of neighbours, friends, family and colleagues$22.95, Paperback
Summit Series '72
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, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 780L
Long Shot
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, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 4
Roberta Bondar
The fascinating story of Roberta Bondar, the first female Canadian astronaut. Roberta's determination and perseverance made her the stuff of legends.
$9.95, Paperback
Isaac Brock
The life of Upper Canada's governor and defender, Sir Isaac Brock$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Voyage of the Iceberg
A classic work of natural history, in a new edition to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic$19.95, Paperback
Hey Malarek!
A big-city street kid remembers hit-and-run violence and hit-and-run sex$22.95, Paperback
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
An expert takes us inside the dark world of youth gangs in Canada$24.95, Paperback
Karen Kain
One of Canada's best-loved and most respected dancers, Karen Kain's rise to ballet stardom is an inspirational story of dedication and passion. Now a national treasure, Karen Kain brought Canadian dance to the world's stage in the 1970s. This is a story of artistry and ambition - the joys and the sacrifices of a prima ballerina.$9.95, Paperback
Norman Bethune
One of the world's top surgeons and an international humanitarian, Norman Bethune risked his life to deliver blood to the front lines. He is revered in China as a hero, where he was a personal friend of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his unceasing and inventive work established a lasting bond between his adopted people and this heroic Canadian.
$9.95, Paperback
Pink Power
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, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 640L
Tecumseh
A biography of the Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh, a key player on the British side in the war of 1812.
$16.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Canada's Rumrunners
It is safe to say that America would have been a much drier place during Prohibition if Canadians had not rushed to the aid of their neighbours. While the United States was in full Prohibition (1920-1933), Canadian entrepreneurs were hard at work across the country supplying liquor by the barrel-load.$9.95, Paperback
Canada's Soldiers in South Africa
Stories of Canadian troops fighting a guerilla war with Dutch farmers on African soil.$9.95, Paperback
Grey Owl
Grey Owl was known to millions of people as an outstanding Native Canadian spokesman who championed the cause of nature, conservation, and preservation. His cause was true, but the truth about Archie Belaney's mysterious ancestry was another story.$9.95, Paperback
The Quest for the Northwest Passage
Centuries of exploration, discovery and conflict over the prized elusive route through Canada's Arctic waters are examined in this book.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Unbelievable Canadian War Stories
The quiet heroes of one of the most destructive wars in history left indelible impressions among those whose lives were touched by their actions. Up against all the living hells of warfare, they valiantly served their country. Distinguished and decorated, these men used unconventional methods and quick-thinking tactics to excel on the front lines.
$9.95, Paperback
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