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Crazy Canucks
A behind-the-scenes look at this innovative Canadian ski team.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 760L
Deadly Women of Ontario
Women in Canada frequently got away with murder and escaped the hangman's noose. A few were not so fortunate. The first woman hanged in Upper Canada was Mary Osborn, who was executed for murdering her husband. Her gruesome story and those of seven other deadly women are told in this collection of spine-chilling tales from Ontario.
$9.95, Paperback
Laura Secord
During the War of 1812, Canadian & British forces battled against the US. Many of these soldiers displayed incredible bravery in the face of an enemy. The most legendary act; however, was performed by a civilian woman. This is the story of Laura Secord, a devoted wife and mother, who risked life and limb to warn the military of an impending attack.
$9.95, Paperback
Ontario Murders
Six chilling stories of notorious Ontario murders are recounted in this spine-tingling collection.
$12.99, Digital (ePub)Interest ages: 11-18
Rebels Against Tories in Upper Canada 1837
Profiles of ordinary people who were caught up in the 1837 Rebellion in Upper Canada.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Unsung Heroes of the RCAF
More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. These Canadians fought valiantly in every major air operation from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Germany. Those who survived to tell their stories were forever changed. Here are some of their incredible stories.
$9.95, Paperback
Unsung Heroes of the Royal Canadian Navy
At the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of just 13 warships and about 3000 permanent and reserve members. By the war's end, however, it had grown into the third largest navy in the world. Together, they exceeded even the highest expectations of their allies.
$9.95, Paperback
The Golden Age of Liberalism
Journalist, politician, cabinet minister, Governor-General, New Brunswicker Roméo Leblanc was a leading Liberal politician. He was also an Acadian, proud of his heritage and always conscious of the impact of federal measures on the Maritime Acadian community. This is his biography, written by the noted Acadian historian Naomi Griffiths.
$35.00, Hardcover
Heroes of the Acadian Resistance
Heroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique story of 2 young men who became leaders of guerrilla fighters by resisting the British authorities in Nova Scotia. Fighting to prevent the destruction of Acadian homes, farms, & the forcible deportation of thousands. This book tells the tragic well-known story of the 1755 Expulsion of the Acadians.
$24.95, Paperback
How We Stopped Loving the Bomb
A former UN ambassador talks about the new push for nuclear abolition.$22.95, Paperback
East Coast NHLers
The stories of the lives and careers of players from the Maritimes and Newfoundland
$16.95, Paperback
Canada's Soldiers in South Africa
Stories of Canadian troops fighting a guerilla war with Dutch farmers on African soil.$9.95, Paperback
Champions of Women's Rights
Passionate, principled Canadians who fought successfully for equal rights for women.$9.95, Paperback
Lethal Ladies
Crimes of passion, tales of deceit and treachery!$9.95, Paperback
The Avro Arrow Story
Despite the efforts of courageous test pilots and some of the world's best designers, engineers, and technicians, the dream of the Avro Arrow was shattered.$16.95, Paperback
An Arctic Man
Ernie Lyall wrote about the north like no one had ever done before, and his classic text is presented here with an insightful new introduction.$19.95, Paperback
Power Failure?
Three centuries of experience have done nothing to teach Nova Scotia governments how to use energy resources. Will the next 10 years be any different?$24.95, Paperback
The Invasion of Canada
This popular history of the War of 1812 is generously illustrated with archival images as well as with colour photography taken at historical sites fromthe war.$19.95, Paperback
Plunder & Pillage
Plenty of fast-paced action by lawless pillagers and opportunists.$24.95, Paperback
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