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Kids will learn about how Arctic wolves raise their babies, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting information, like why their fur is white!

Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the non-fiction Animals Illustrated series, which mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains firsthand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.

Recommended Ages: 5-7 

This book is available in French: Loup arctique

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24 pages | 6.00" x 9.00"

In this book, kids will learn how bowheads raise their babies, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting information, like how they can eat when they don’t have any teeth!

Reviews
"The book is divided into sections covering such topics as: range, skeleton, blowholes, baleen, diet, reproduction, predators, fun facts, and traditional uses. There are typically two short paragraphs per heading, with plenty of detailed diagrams and illustrations.... That the author seemingly anticipates the questions young readers may pose results in an engaging relay of facts. References to Inuit culture are peppered throughout." - CM Magazine

Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the non-fiction Animals Illustrated series, which mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains firsthand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.

Recommended Ages: 5-7 

Available in French: Baleine boreale

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28 pages | 6.75" x 9.25"

What kinds of bugs can survive in the Arctic?

This simple nature book teaches the names of different insects and arachnids that live in the North.

Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 4 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. Arctic Bugs' F&P Level is A.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Environmental Awareness; Life systems

Recommended for ages 3-5.

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8 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"

What kinds of vehicles do people use in the North?

This non-fiction book introduces children to some of the means of transportation Nunavummiut use in the Arctic.

Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 9 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is J.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; History; Heritage.

Recommended for ages 5-7.

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20 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"

This whimsical story celebrates the revitalization of Cree dialects and traditional methods of storytelling.

During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?

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28 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"

“Our stories identify for us the land which surrounds us and tie us to our ancestors. We find ourselves inextricably linked to the past, to the land, to the river, to each other, to the future.” —Shirley Hardman, contributor

This impressive volume tells of the First Peoples of the area through vivid narratives from the past and present.

The traditional territory of the Ts’elxwéyeqw First Peoples covers over 95,000 hectares of land in Southwestern BC. It extends throughout the central Fraser Valley, encompassing the entire Chilliwack River Valley (including Chilliwack Lake, Chilliwack River, Cultus Lake and areas, and parts of the Chilliwack municipal areas). In addition to being an area of natural beauty and abundant resources, it also has a rich cultural history. The Chilliwack region gets its name from the Ts’elxwéyeqw tribe, and this volume delves into what this name means—and also what it means to be Ts’elxwéyeqw. Being Ts’elxwéyeqw portrays the people, artifacts and landscapes that are central to the Ts’elxwéyeqw people, and represents a rich oral record of an aboriginal heritage that has been kept alive—even through adversity—for thousands of years.

Lavishly illustrated with over seven hundred historic and current photos and maps, this book amalgamates a variety of voices and personal histories from elders, while providing background into eighty-five place names within the region. The book’s unique composition—with an emphasis on visual storytelling—showcases a culture with a deep connection to the surrounding land and the watershed.

Educator Information
Recommended for Grades 5-12 for the following subject areas: Geography, Social Studies, Science.  Also a useful Teacher Resource.

Note: Educators should pre-read sections of this book that they are considering using from this reference book, as reading levels vary greatly.

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304 pages | 11.00" x 14.00"

Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. Windy can tell such stories herself–about her dog, Itchy Boy, and the way he dances to request a treat and how he wriggles with joy in response to, well, just about everything.

When Uncle and Windy Girl and Itchy Boy attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers in their jingle dresses and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Now Uncle's stories inspire other visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers–all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow.

This playful story by Brenda Child is accompanied by a companion retelling in Ojibwe by Gordon Jourdain and brought to life by Jonathan Thunder's vibrant dreamscapes. The result is a powwow tale for the ages.

Awards

• 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Award winner for Picture Book
• 2019 American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
• 2019 Cooperative Children’s Book Center Best of the Year Choice
• 2018 American Indians in Children’s Literature Best Books

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

Dual-language: Ojibwe and English

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32 pages | 10.00" x 10.00" | Hardcover

Josh, Mark, Angela and their friends have been waiting for years to go on the class trip to Drumheller, Alberta. Now they are finally the oldest kids at Pleasant Valley grade school and can get excited about the overnight outing. But first, they have a lot of learn about what they'll see in the dinosaur capital of the world. And they have to raise money for all the pizza they are going to eat on the trip! Once they finally get going, a frightening encounter with a slithery serpent leads to an amazing discovery. One that might be even better than all-you-can-eat deep dish!

Educator & Series Information
Recommended Grades: 2-4

This book is part of the Orca Echoes series of early chapter books intended to engage young readers while promoting personal development and social responsibility.  

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88 pages | 7.62" x 5.25"

Twenty years ago, Carey Price was flying 319 kilometres across British Columbia in his father's plane so he could play on the nearest organized hockey team. Today, he is the highest-paid goalie in the NHL. But he's never forgotten where he started.

The son of an NHL draftee and the chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation, Carey got his start on skates as a toddler, first on a frozen creek and then on his father's homemade rink. The natural athlete went on to become the top amateur player in Canada in 2002, getting drafted fifth overall by the Montreal Canadiens three years later. Now one of the most recognizable figures in hockey, Carey credits his success to his community of Anahim Lake, where hard work and commitment often face off against remoteness and cost. Throughout his incredible career, he's taken every opportunity possible to encourage all young people, especially those who share his Indigenous background, to follow their dreams.

Reviews
"The book is aimed at middle-grade readers, ages 12+, and has a decidedly different approach to telling his remarkable story. For one, author Catherine Rondina chose to really spotlight Price's Indigenous background ... The pocketbook from Lorimer's RecordBooks series crams a lot into its 150 pages, from Price's early days in the remote Anahim Lake, B.C., to leading Canada to a gold medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi."— Greg Oliver, Society for International Hockey Research, June 2018

"This slim, pocket-size biography manages to convey an awful lot of information through engaging, brief chapters and breezy vocabulary. Readers will come away with an overview of acclaimed goalie Carey Price's hockey career to date."— Kathleen McBroom, Booklist, August 2018

"An inspiring story, especially for hockey fans and not just for reluctant teen readers."— Kirkus Reviews, May 2018

"A short and captivating peek into a remarkable athlete's life for middle schoolers."— School Library Journal, October 2018

Educator & Series Information
Hi-Lo Book.
Interest age: From 12 To 18
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 3.5
Lexile Reading Level: 890L

This book is part of the Recordbooks Series. Recordbooks help reluctant readers understand social issues through the lens of a true story of a sports hero.

Series features:

• Ideal for reluctant readers
• Hi-lo
• Short chapters, easy-to-read format
• Great for ESL and adult students
• Writing with a flair for making history feel like novels
• Accompanied by historical photos and sports trivia
• Ideal for ages 12+

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152 pages | 4.25" x 7.00"

Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. This informative and engaging exploration of Christmas is aimed at the middle grades but will entertain readers of a much wider age range. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music played and favorite ways of decorating in different parts of the world. With lots of fun facts (about everything from frumenty to the jolly old man in red himself) and recipes, there's plenty in this beautifully illustrated volume to satisfy anyone with an interest in the festive season.

Reviews
"The conversational tone is as delightful and jovial as Santa Claus himself…[A] survey of the holiday in a pretty package, made a bit more special with its personal touches."— Kirkus Reviews

"A very personal feel. The design is particularly pleasing…[and] adds to the festive feelings suited to the season…One cannot stop reading snippets aloud with the comment 'Did you know this?'"— Resource Links

"A delightful stocking stuffer for any Christmas lover." — Rocky Mountain Outlook

“With personal anecdotes, this is a complete guide to a multiplicity of customs behind Christmas celebrations.”— The International Educator

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Orca Origins series that explores cultural celebrations throughout the world.

Recommended for ages 9-12.

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80 pages | 7.50" x 9.00"

Cet ensemble comprend une copie de chaque titre dans la collection des Histoires fortes : Les Kanyen’kehà:kas (8 livres au total). 

• La Grande Ourse 

• Les clans des Kanyen’kehà:ka 

• L’histoire de la création – La Femme du Ciel  

• La prière d’Action de Grâces des Haudenosaunee 

• La partie  

• Les Trois Sœurs  

• Le pic-bois 

• Le wampum à deux rangs 

Educator Information / Information pour éducateurs

Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais ICI.

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ISBN: 9781771745796

Cet ensemble comprend 6 copies de chaque titre dans la collection des Histoires fortes : Les Kanyen’kehà:kas (48 livres au total). 

• La Grande Ourse 

• Les clans des Kanyen’kehà:ka 

• L’histoire de la création – La Femme du Ciel  

• La prière d’Action de Grâces des Haudenosaunee 

• La partie  

• Les Trois Sœurs  

• Le pic-bois 

• Le wampum à deux rangs 

Educator Information / Information pour éducateurs

Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais ICI.

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ISBN 9781771746816

Il y a longtemps, très longtemps, le monde que nous connaissons était fait d’eau seulement et il n’y avait pas de terre ! Puis, une femme étrange est tombée du monde du ciel et, avec l’aide des oiseaux et des animaux, elle a créé un lieu de vie. Cette histoire des Kanyen’kehà:ka (gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) parle de l’origine du pays où nous vivons aujourd’hui. Les Kanyen’kehà:kas sont l’une des Six Nations qui forment la Confédération Haudenosaunee.

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of Collection Histoires fortes - Les Kanyen’kehà:kas.

This resource is also available in English: Creation Story Sky Woman.

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16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771742689

Au cours des saisons, les étoiles traversent le ciel de nuit. Un groupe d’étoiles raconte l’histoire de sept chasseurs qui poursuivent une grande ourse. Si tu suis le voyage des étoiles de saison en saison, tu suivras l’histoire. Ce conte des Kanyen’kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) parle de l’importance de ne jamais perdre tes objectifs de vue. Les Kanyen’kehà:ka sont l’une des Six Nations qui forment la Confédération Haudenosaunee.

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of Collection Histoires fortes - Les Kanyen’kehà:kas.

This resource is also available in English: Big Bear.

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16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771742665

Les animaux et les oiseaux se préparent pour une partie de crosse. Chauve-souris aimerait jouer, mais aucune équipe ne l’accepte parce qu’elle n’est pas comme eux. Cette histoire kanyen’kehà:ka (gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) nous démontre que chaque personne a un talent spécial qu’il faut respecter. Les Kanyen’kehà:kas sont l’une des Six Nations qui forment la Confédération Haudenosaunee.

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of Collection Histoires fortes - Les Kanyen’kehà:kas.

This resource is also available in English: The Game.

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16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771742702