One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
$12.99Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
- 32 pages
- Ages 8-12
- softcover
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Ryan and Jimmy and the Well That Brought Them Together
$12.99It costs a lot of money to build a well in Africa — a lot more than Ryan Hreljac had thought. Still, the six year old kept doing chores around his parents’ house, even after he learned it could take him years to earn enough money. Then a friend of the family wrote an article in the local newspaper about Ryan’s wish to build a well to supply people with safe, clean water. Before long, ripples of goodwill began spreading. People started sending money to help pay for Ryan’s well. Ryan was interviewed on television. He appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, twice. His dream of a well became an international news story.
- 55 pages
- Ages: 8-14
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The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe’s Very First Case
Original price was: $7.99.$6.00Current price is: $6.00.Have you ever said to yourself, Wouldn’t it be nice to be a detective?
This is the story of an African girl who says just that. Her name is Precious.
When a piece of cake goes missing from her classroom, a traditionally built young boy is tagged as the culprit. Precious, however, is not convinced. She sets out to find the real thief. Along the way she learns that your first guess isn’t always right. She also learns how to be a detective.
- ISBN: 9780449011409
- Author: Alexander McCall Smith
- Ages: 8-12
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The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe’s Very First Case Audio CD
Original price was: $18.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.Have you ever said to yourself, Wouldn’t it be nice to be a detective?
This is the story of an African girl who says just that. Her name is Precious.
When a piece of cake goes missing from her classroom, a traditionally built young boy is tagged as the culprit. Precious, however, is not convinced. She sets out to find the real thief. Along the way she learns that your first guess isn’t always right. She also learns how to be a detective.
- ISBN: 9780449011409
- Author: Alexander McCall Smith
- Ages: 8-12
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I Am Canada: Fire in the Sky
Original price was: $14.99.$10.50Current price is: $10.50.Some of the fiercest battles of WWI were in the air, experienced by first time pilots looking for adventure, drama, and pride in their country.
Packed with nail-biting, high-flying action and fascinating insights into the early days of aerial warfare, Fire in the Sky is sure to be the new favourite of young history buffs and adventure-lovers alike.
- 224 page
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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Man Called Intrepid
Original price was: $29.95.$19.95Current price is: $19.95.The incredible WWII narrative of the hero whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of history. A Man Called Intrepid is the true story of Sir William Stephenson, of Winnipeg, and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II.
- 528 pages
- Ages: 12+, Adult
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My Story: Battle of Britain
Original price was: $6.99.$4.99Current price is: $4.99.Harry Woods joins the RAF during WWII, battling the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain England, 1941.
Harry joins the RAF to protect his country, only to be called a coward by those who do not understand the battles raging in the air above. He loses friends and nearly loses his life when his plane goes down in the Channel.
- ISBN: 9780439938815
- Author: Chris Priestley
- 144 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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My Story: D-Day
Original price was: $6.99.$4.99Current price is: $4.99.Lieutenant Andy Pope, Normandy, 1944
Andy Pope is an eighteen-year-old Second Lieutenant in a British infantry battalion. He is younger than many of the men in his platoon – something that makes it particularly hard to be their officer. But through fairness and with the guidance of a seasoned sergeant, he earns his men’s respect by handling his troops well on exercise, and leading them into battle when the chips are down. He’s put to the test when he finds himself in charge of a unit that has to keep Germans from occupying a strategic French town.
- ISBN: 9780545994262
- Author: Bryan Perrett
- 192 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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My Story: Pyramid of Secrets
Original price was: $6.99.$4.99Current price is: $4.99.It’s 2517 BC and Pharaoh Khafre is building a great pyramid at Giza to rival those built by his predecessors. He is also making plans for what will become one of the most famous and iconic monuments in history – the Sphinx.
- ISBN: 9781443107587
- Author: Jim Eldridge
- 160 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Red Baron
$21.99In The Red Baron, graphic artist and author Wayne Vansant illustrates the incredible story of Manfred von Richthofen, whose unparalleled piloting prowess as a member of the Imperial German Army Air Service made him a World War I celebrity, both in the air and on the ground.
These beautifully illustrated graphic novels are a hit with tweens and teens.
- 104 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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World War Two: Under the Shadow of the Swastika Graphic Novel
$16.99These books are snapped up by teen shoppers at conferences.
This fascinating graphic novel tells a daring story of WWII.- 184 pages
- Ages: 12+
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World Politics Big Book
$33.95Start off with a look at twelve of the most interesting World Political Leaders from the past century. Learn about Margaret Thatcher’s role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Read about how Mikhail Gorbachev went from being the leader of the Soviet Union to winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Then, become a voting expert with a clear understanding of World Electoral Processes.
- 170 pages
- Ages 8-12