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$24.00
Take the first steps into activism with this comprehensive middle grade guide that empowers readers to choose and become knowledgeable in a cause they are most passionate to reform, and to create meaningful change through learning what’s already been accomplished—and what can still be done.
Getting involved can be an overwhelming prospect, but this guide provides readers with tools to become informed and effective activists with an accessible approach offering hope and perspective.
From Black Lives Matter and light pollution to climate change and healthcare equity for all, the book leads readers through an overview of issues, an essential human rights background, and stories of how other young activists tackle local, national, and international problems. Readers will discover a multitude of ways to build change and learn that every contribution matters.
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- Publisher: Aladdin (Simon & Schuster)/Beyond Words
- Ages 10-99 | Grades 5 and up
- Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection, 2024
- Listed on Best New Books for Missouri Students, Middle School, 2024
“…explains and encourages the many life skills and qualities involved in effective activism, such as research, critical thinking, organization, record-keeping, and empathy. A hands-on, practical, wide-ranging, and information-packed handbook for budding activists.” – Kirkus
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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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$32.00
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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$18.00
People all around the world gaze up in wonder at the Moon. Ancient peoples marveled too, and told many stories inspired by its mystery. Dot to Dot in the Sky: Stories of the Moon, the third book in the Dot to Dot in the Sky series, is a collection of stories and myths from many different cultures.
Join Rabbit of the Mi’k Maq legend as he captures the thieving Moon Man. Discover why, in China, the Man in the Moon has a greedy face. Learn why the Moon in West Africa is now a treasure for everyone to share.
Magical illustrations accompany these engaging Moon myths along with facts about geology, tides, Moon phases, eclipses, and much more.
- Ages 8-13
- Writers Guild of Alberta R. Ross Annett Award for Children’s Literature
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice selection
- Edmonton Public School Board recommended title
“Looking up at the Moon …lured me into space. The largest dot in the night sky is the Moon, and its facts and mysteries are beautifully connected in Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories of the Moon.” —
“Stories of the Moon is a nonfiction book filled with mythological stories from around the world and distinctive facts about geology, tides, Moon phases, eclipses and much more….Highly Recommended.” —CM Magazine, Georgie Perigny
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$18.00
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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$12.00
Kids will burst with excitement as they learn all about the science and wonder of volcanoes in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of volcanoes, all around the world–and even some that are out of this world! The Facts Readers series bridges the gap between short, digestible knowledge nuggets and informative sustained reading.
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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.
Day Trips from Edmonton includes maps and photographs, and features an easy-to-follow format catered to suit the traveler’s needs.
Helpful details include:
- Recreation information
- Historical tidbits
- Popular events
- Information on flora and fauna
- Opportunities for further exploration.
Perfect for planning an afternoon outing or a weekend away, Day Trips from Edmonton is the ultimate guide to this stunning part of Canada.
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$24.00
From creating their own art tools to making a screen print unique to their personal style and vision, this title helps readers express their creativity through the various forms of printmaking. Using clear methods, engaging photographs, and non-toxic materials, readers will learn the techniques of printmaking and be inspired to experiment with their own designs and ideas.
- Age range: 10-14 years
- Reading level: 5
- Interest level: grades 5 – 9