• Number the Stars

    Number the Stars

    $12.50

    As the German troops begin their campaign to relocate” all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.

    Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.

    • 160 pages
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Pioneer Life

    Pioneer Life

    $14.99

    This engaging activity book that explores the way of life of three pioneer societies in Canada.

    • 48 pages, line drawings
    • Ages: 6-9
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Pioneer SamplerPioneer Sampler

    Pioneer Sampler

    $23.50

    This living book will effectively engage children as they delve into the captivating world of the pioneering Robertson family. Through each page, young readers are transported back in time to experience the rich tapestry of daily life on the frontier. The stories, filled with adventure, resilience, and the spirit of exploration, invite children to accompany the Robertsons on their journey of survival and growth. Each narrative is complemented by factual information that provides context and historical accuracy, allowing children to grasp not just the story but the intricacies of the era.

    • 240 pages
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Sale! Pit Pony

    Pit Pony

    Original price was: $12.95.Current price is: $10.00.
    An award-winning Maritime children’s classic back in print, with a new introductory note by Sable Island researcher Zoe Lucas.

    If Willie could have his dream, he would go to Sable Island and ride free over the sand dunes on the back of a wild horse.

    • 131 pages
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Professor Noggin's Geography of Canada Card Game

    Professor Noggin’s Geography of Canada Card Game

    $12.99

    It’s the 2020 edition of Professor Noggin with all new photos! From Agriculture to Yukon, this kids card game will help kids get educated on the wonderful country of Canada!  Geography of Canada even includes a topic card called, ‘That’s a Funny Name’… how could this not be a fun card game and way to learn about the world’s second largest country by total area.

    For 2-8 players or teams, ages 7 and up

    • ISBN: 625012114196
    • Author: Professor Noggin
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Professor Noggins History

    Professor Noggin’s History of Canada Game

    $12.99

    Travel back in time and learn about Canada’s colourful history. From the First Peoples of North America to explorations in space, from the CPR to the Great Depression, this game is a snapshot of Canadian history.

    • ISBN: 625012104302
    • Author: Professor Noggin
    • Ages: 8-12

     

    Add to cartLoading Done
  • A Question of Loyalty

    Question of Loyalty 

    $5.99

    Finding the wounded rebel in the barn was just the beginning of Deborah’s troubles. If she is caught hiding Dan, her family will be branded as traitors and their barn burned. If she turns him over to the sheriff, he will be hanged! Deborah is torn between a father she has always trusted to be right, and the wounded boy who begs for her help. A gripping story of divided loyalty.

    • 185 pages
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Sale! Ticket to Curlew

    Ticket to Curlew

    Original price was: $9.99.Current price is: $7.99.

    Sam Ferrier and his father arrive in Curlew, Alberta to build a house for the family. When Sam’s little brother disappears, he discovers how terrifying the prairie can be.

    • 144 pages
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Circle of Silver Chronicles: Book III~Under a Shooting Star

    Under a Shooting Star

    $9.99

    Edward turned to follow the others as a cannon exploded. The powder charge was too great. Men fell to the deck screaming, but Edward could not hear them, for the blast had been deafening?

    Book 3 of the Circle of Silver Chronicles is an exciting adventure on the lakes during the War of 1812. 

    • ISBN: 9780773762282
    • Author: Maxine Trottier
    • 212 pages
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Elijah of Buxton

    Elijah of Buxton

    $9.99

    Eleven-year-old Elijah is the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Ontario — a settlement of runaway slaves just over the border from Detroit, Michigan. He’s bright, spirited, and curious about the world around him…and the world his parents and his friend Mr. Leroy left behind in America.

    • 368 pages
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Underground to CanadaUnderground to Canada

    Underground to Canada

    $10.99

    Taken away from her mother by a ruthless slave trader, all Julilly has left is the dream of freedom.

    • ISBN: 9780143187899
    • Author: Barbara Smucker
    • 160 pages
    • Ages 8-12

     

    Add to cartLoading Done
  • Birchbark Bundle

    Birchbark Bundle

    $59.00

    Save $4.50

    This First Nations perspective of the time of Little House on the Prairie, gives a sweet alternate view to the pioneering stories. These books do not disappoint!

    Omakayas, a young Ojibway girl, lives with her family on an island in Lake Superior around 1847.

    • ISBN: 9780123453563
    • Author: Louise Erdich
    • Ages: 8-12
    Add to cartLoading Done