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$14.00
A spot on the International Space Station (ISS) has opened up, and Mortimer, a journal-keeping lab rat, is not about to miss his chance to become an intergalactic space rat. And that’s just the first step in his master scheme to prove that rats are much better suited than humans when it comes to a future mission to Mars.
Mortimer sets out to expose the impracticality of human astronauts by conducting experiments and recording the evidence for YouTube. As far as he’s concerned, pellet-eating rats are much easier to feed than fussy humans, and just think of all the unwashed underthings floating around the galaxy—especially when compared to the versatile rattail!
But when Mortimer’s schemes go awry, he is forced to face new truths about dreams, friendship, and choosing the right thing to do. Maybe not everything is a rat race.
- Ages: age: 9-12 years
- Shortlisted, Red Cedar Children’s Choice Book Award, British Columbia, 2024
- Listed in Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Spring 2023
- Toronto Public Library TD Summer Book Program recommended title, 2023
- Selected for the 2024/25 Reading Link Challenge (RLC)—an award-winning program in British Columbia that promotes the sport of reading. Teams of grade 4 and 5 students compete in a series of trivia challenges based on six preselected books.
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“An absolutely charming adventure. Fans of The Secret of NIMH will love this!” ― Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo award-winning author of Far-Seer
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From the first wheel to the International Space Station, the miracles of engineering are all around us. Think cars, bridges, skyscrapers, and yes – even bubble wrap! Engineers dream up new ideas and bring them to life while figuring out creative solutions to problems they encounter along the way. But how do they do it? Find out in Solve This!
In this fun book, kids are confronted with wacky scenarios like this one: You’re playing with your little sister when a vulture swoops down and grabs her favorite teddy bear. Mid-flight, the vulture realizes it doesn’t care for the taste of fake fur and drops it to the ground. But now the plushie is on the other side of a raging river. How do you stop your sister from crying, stay safe, and save the day? Each challenge invites kids to think creatively to problem solve. Then they can see how different National Geographic explorers tackled the challenge. One of the big lessons? There’s often more than one solution!
- Ages: 8-12 | Grades: 3-7
- #1 New Release on Amazon list: “Children’s—How Things Work” Books (upon release)
“This resource is filled with fun challenges like how to soundproof your bedroom and how to make a backyard waterfall. It’s backed up with solutions from professional scientists, explorers, and engineers in the field. Who knew learning could be this fun?” —Joanne Sallay, Village Living Magazine
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Stories of the Zodiac is the fourth book in the best-selling Dot to Dot in the Sky series, blending sky science with ancient myths. The adventures of gods, animals and heroes are illustrated in the 12 zodiac constellations. Each constellation presents a Greek myth to discover and myriad celestial objects to explore, including nebulae, multiple star systems and meteor showers.
Discover how the constellations have been used to create horoscopes that describe personalities and predict the future. Find out the difference between astrology and astronomy. Use the glow-in-the-dark map of the night sky to identify the constellations and search easily for them. Learn the stories that originated long ago, when people first gazed at the same star patterns we see today.
- Ages 9-13
- Gold Moonbeam Award (science/activity category)
- Canadian Authors Association Exporting Alberta Award
- Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award nomination
- Semi-finalist Calgary Public Library Foundation Literary Awards
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids/Teens
- Edmonton Public School Board recommended title
“This beautiful book, enhanced by Lorna Bennett’s illustrations, holds two ideas in perfect tension: the aurora is a comprehensible scientificphenomenon yet remains a mysterious force that provokes universal wonder.” —Rebecca Foster, Foreword Reviews
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by Joan Marie Galat
Discover 100 motivational pep talks designed to help you deal with everyday challenges. Each vignette offers encouraging words that offer strategies to rejuvenate weary spirits, cope with unsolved problems, and achieve conscientious living. Along the way, discover how to appreciate your individuality, choose which experiences define you, and enjoy your own story—to live an inspiring life.
“A timely and uplifting publication, Give Yourself a Pep Talk is a recommended read that offers a welcome pause for all of us who are leading increasingly busy and stressful lives.” —Rod Adachi, MSW, retired executive director and registrar of the Alberta College of Social Workers
“This book could be a guidepost for living a better life.” —Amy J. L. Baker, PhD, researcher, author, coach
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$38.00
Alberta is host to some of Canada’s most stunning scenery, from aspen forests and farmland to wetlands and foothills. Many of the province’s natural wonders, cultural treasures, historical sites and recreational spots are within a two-hour drive of Edmonton. Day Trips From Edmonton is a comprehensive guide to Alberta’s best destinations. Visit secluded, untouched natural areas or hotspots bustling with activities.
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