Hiding Place
$19.99In this special youth edition, Corrie ten Boom’s remarkable story of heroism and faith inspires a new generation of readers with its timeless message. The True Story of a Real-Life Hero.
- 208 pages
- Ages 12+, Adult
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Last Voyage of the Scotian (Bains Series Book 2)
$9.99Meg and John Bains are stunned when they find themselves signed on as crew aboard an old, leaky, under-manned sailing ship bound from Quebec to Jamaica with a load of timber. On the return trip to Halifax, the leaking derelict is outfitted to carry 350 poor migrants to the New World. It uncertain whether any of them–the Bains included–will complete the horrific passage alive.
- Author: Bill Freeman
- 222 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Sioux Winter (Bains Series Book 8)
$14.95Set against the harsh landscape of the Canadian and U.S. West, Sioux Winter is the story of three friends who fight to overcome great odds and keep a family together. The book is illustrated with photos chronicling this exciting period in Canadian history.
This is the eighth book in the Bains series of historical novels, well-researched, action-filled narratives following the travels of one family across Canada–from Newfoundland to Alberta– in search of a better life during the hard times of the 1870s.
Books do not need to be read sequentially.
- ISBN: 9781550286526
- Author: Bill Freeman
- 141 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Summer Listening Bundle
$89.96ROAD TRIPS – RAINY DAYS – BEDTIME
Beat the summer boredom with a vibrant Summer Listening Audio CD Bundle designed to keep kids entertained and engaged. It’s a fantastic way to foster a love of stories and learning while keeping them occupied and happy throughout the summer months.- 4 Audio Books in CD (over 20 hrs)
- Ages: 8-12
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Jason’s Gold
$12.50“Gold!” Jason shouted at the top of his lungs. “Read all about it! Gold discovered in Alaska!”
Its 1896, and within hours of hearing the thrilling news, fifteen-year-old Jason Hawthorn jumps a train for Seattle, stows away on a ship bound for the goldfields, and joins thousands of fellow prospectors attempting the difficult journey to the Klondike.
- 221 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Let’s Find Out About the Historical Significance of Canada’s Railway (PDF Download)
$0.00Use the historical thinking concept—historical significance—to investigate the importance of the railway in the development of Canada. Includes Answer Key.
- 17 pages
- Ages 8-12, 12+
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Unlock the Levels of Government (PDF Download)
$12.99Unlock a world of civic knowledge with our three lesson printable designed specifically to educate children about the levels of government.
Ages: 6-10
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Bully Boys
$12.99Thomas discovers the intrepid James FitzGibbon who saved Upper Canada in 1812. Based on the true events surrounding the legendary James FitzGibbon and The Battle of Beaver Dam, The Bully Boys is a moving account of a young man’s experience of war.
- 224 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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By the Standing Stone
$9.99When Mack and Jamie MacNeil are kidnapped by the sinister Ben Sparks, a dangerous adventure is set in motion. Forced to travel through the North American wilderness on the eve of the American Revolution, Mack and Jamie’s very lives are on the line.
As they try to thwart the evil that stalks them, they meet many brave allies, participate in thrilling political intrigue, and even find love. It is a journey that neither Mack nor Jamie would have chosen, but once set upon its path, their lives will be changed forever.
- Pages: 246
- Ages: 8-12
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Canadian Trivia Board Game
$29.99Canadian Trivia Family Edition is not only a fun board game, but also an informative way for families to test their knowledge of Canada.
- ISBN: 625012100151
- Author: Outset Media
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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Escape: Adventures of a Loyalist Family
$11.99Plots, shots, flight, pursuit — all are part of this story from the exciting chapter in Canadian/American history when thousands of Loyalists fled to Canada to evade the vengeance of the American Revolutionaries. Twelve-year-old Ned Seaman tells this lively tale of his family”s perilous journey.
Escape may be fiction, but Martha and Caleb Seaman and their children actually existed.
- 188 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Factory Girl
$16.99In a story of empowerment, Emily has a chance to make a difference.
This middle-grade reader, written in Barbara Greenwood’s signature blend of story and fact, introduces children to the need for labor reform and the vital contributions of European immigrants—including children—in Canada’s settlement. The narrative highlights the struggles and hard work of newcomers, with no trace of “colonial privilege.”- 136 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+