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History Makers: Past and Present

History of Pets (Pogo Books)  

History of Pets presents a high-interest introduction to key social studies curriculum topics. Each book explores the history of how humans in different cultures and geographic areas have interacted with common pets, including when, where, and who first came into contact with each kind of animal and how these wild animals ended up becoming the pets we know and love today. Bright, colour photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading easy and fun.

History Raiders  

History is full of unanswered questions, puzzling mysteries, and hidden clues. History Raiders is an engaging series that follows an intrepid explorer who journeys around the world to solve mysteries about the past. Readers are encouraged to ask questions, gather evidence, and make informed conclusions about lost kingdoms, cursed locations, and even alien visitations. Find out what secrets the past has to offer as you discover its treasure trove of evidence!

History's Most Influential Musicians  

These detailed and entertaining guides are filled with profiles of truly accomplished musicians across a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of musical artists including Ludwig von Beethoven, Elvis Presley, and Jay-Z. Each book offers a comprehensive view of the worldÎs musical history and is supported by photographs and primary sources. Readers will be fascinated and inspired by the amazing stories of the worldÎs most influential musicians.

History's Most Influential Scientists  

Detailed profiles of many notable scientists are thoughtfully collected within the guides of this important set. Some biographies are supported by photographs and primary sources. Readers will be fascinated and inspired by the amazing stories of the world’s most influential scientists.

Hockey in Canada  

This series recounts the history and components of Canada’s most popular pastime. Each title in this formidable series describes the history of the team’s hockey club, outlines key players, and recalls some of the team’s most memorable moments. Through the use of detailed timelines, fascinating facts, and descriptive side bars, readers will learn information about Canada’s hockey teams. The books also provide insight into hockey positions, competitions, rules and regulations, and highlights.

Holiday History (Pogo Books)  

How are holidays celebrated around the world? Where did holiday traditions like Christmas trees and Halloween costumes come from? Learn about the history of some of the most celebrated holidays in this fun series. Each book highlights a holiday or celebration, covering its history, associated cultures and religions, and different celebrations around the world. Each book also details the holiday’s symbols and traditions such as decorating, fasting, feasts, clothing, and gift-giving.

Hot Rod Readers (Crabtree Seedlings)  

Whether they are wheel-poppin', hauling, flying, or crushing, vehicles are cool. And this series makes them all even cooler with crazy illustrations! Hot Rod Readers are designed to build reading confidence with fun, exciting, low-level text. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

House of Madame M, The  

Are you lost? Come in! You're in luck-there's no one here just now. Shhh . . . Be as quiet as you can, and very, very careful! In The House of Madame M, we explore a strange house: hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Each room is full of surprises to make even the bravest shiver. Are we in the house of an ogre? A witch? Something else altogether? This large format lift-the-flaps visit to Madame M's brings the thrill of finding what lurks in the wardrobe, behind the door, tucked

How Awesome Can You Be? (Bearcub Books)  

It’s time to step up to the challenge. How awesome can you be? Follow along on the path for good as young readers learn key character traits with bright photos and carefully levelled text. Examples from the child’s world help put SEL curriculum in context while a back matter activity further engages readers in kid-led projects to build their social skills. Let’s help kids be even more awesome!