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ages 5
to 8
/ grades K
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Last Leaf First Snowflake to Fall
An enchanting and evocative book about a voyage into nature by Leo Yerxa, an artist of Ojibway ancestry.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Doctor Kiss Says Yes
A new edition of the magical Governor General's Award winner, now reissued as a fundraiser for IBBY Canada's Joanne Fitzgerald Fund.
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{"id":7348969242683,"title":"Tecumseh","handle":"tecumseh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred years after his death, the Shawnee chief Tecumseh is still considered one of the greatest leaders of North America's First Peoples. This richly illustrated biography tells the story of his remarkable life, culminating in the War of 1812. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTecumseh, born in 1768, lived during turbulent times: the thirteen colonies revolted against British rule, becoming the United States in 1776, and settlers had begun to push westward, rapidly encroaching on the traditional lands of the First Peoples. Tecumseh realized that unless the tribes came together to form a great confederacy, they would never be able to hold onto their land. 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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Tecumseh
A gorgeously illustrated biography of Tecumseh — the great Shawnee chief — published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
Gangs
Street gangs have exploded worldwide and this title in the Groundwork Guides series exposes the roots of the problem.
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This Groundwork Guide explains the ascent of giant petroleum companies and how they seized control of oil fields and markets around the world.
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This thoughtful Groundwork Guide compares the American Empire to those of the past, including the British, Roman, Chinese, Incan and Aztec empires.
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to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Malala Speaks Out
Malala Yousafzai, girls’ education activist, won the Nobel Peace Prize at 17. Her acceptance speech is part of the Speak Out series for young readers.
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to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Last Week
A child cherishes every second of their grandmother's last week of life in this sensitive portrayal of medical assistance in dying.
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The Runaway
Once there was a runaway … The third book in the Crow Stories trilogy is a haunting tale of a young boy’s resilience and hope.
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José Speaks Out
José Mujica is a former revolutionary, past president of Uruguay and climate activist. José's speech to the UN is part of the Speak Out series.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Coco and the Caterpillars
A boy loves his garden and everything in it, especially the caterpillars who will become butterflies. But his pet chicken Coco loves them too ...
