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Nasty, Brutish, and Short
An expert takes us inside the dark world of youth gangs in Canada$24.95, Paperback
Niagara Daredevils
From swimmers and jumpers, to tightrope walkers and barrel riders, Niagara Falls has attracted daredevils for almost 200 years. The spectacular falls and dangerous Whirlpool Rapids have inspired men and women to commit stunts in search of fame and fortune. Many lived to tell the tale, while others perished in the attempt. Their stories are amazing.
$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
Small Town Glory
How did the Kenora Thistles become, against all odds, the smallest team and the smallest town ever to win the Stanley Cup?
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 900L
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
Disasters Across Canada
The unpredictable forces of nature have long been the cause of terrible disasters. All disasters have one thing in common - the tragic loss of life, bravery in the face of danger, and heroic rescue attempts. This collection tells the stories of some of Canada's worst disasters and, as a result, some of the country's most daring rescues
$9.95, Paperback
Great Canadian Imposters
Canadian imposters, the roles they played, their true identities and what drove them to masquerade
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Great Canadian War Heroes
Great Canadian War Heroes tells the amazing stories of the 16 Canadians who received the Victoria Cross during WWII. They came from all walks of life and from various ranks within the Canadian Forces, but they all had one thing in common: each displayed exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy.$9.95, Paperback
Strange Events and More
Myths and legends abound with tales of giants and their feats of exceptional strength, witches and their powers of good and evil, and the miraculous abilities of healers and medicine men. The past comes alive in this selection of stories about extraordinary Canadians who have lived unusual lives.$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
A War Bride's Story
Gwendoline Cramer was one of the 48,000 war brides transported to Canada by the Canadian government between 1942 and 1947. Following her heart to rural Saskatchewan, Gwen felt like a fish out of water. She couldn't milk a cow or cook with a wood stove. And then she had the in-laws to contend with...
$9.95, Paperback
Canadian Spies
During World War II, some of the most treacherous jobs were those performed by men and women located deep within enemy territory. Always in danger of being exposed and subjected to torture, imprisonment, and even death, their stories are chilling accounts of bravery and luck--and, in some cases, what happens when the luck runs out.$9.95, Paperback
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
Ghost Town Stories of Ontario
Ontario is rich in ghost towns, communities that were once thriving but which have been reduced to mere shadows of their former selves. Nine villages -- including silver camps, fishing ports, crossroads hamlets, and farming settlements -- come alive on the pages of this book.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Great Military Leaders
The history of Canada is filled with charismatic and talented military leaders. Each of the men featured in this collection was wildly successful in business and used his private wealth to provide Canada with a military unit at its times of greatest need. Today these respected units continue to serve Canada and Canadians.$9.95, Paperback
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