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Duncan is very angry. Tess, his wife, has turned their dining room into a library. Then disaster strikes: Tess gets sick. Soon Duncan is alone. Rig...

Liz invites her sister, Roma, and two friends to dinner. The four women have something important in common: they are hearing daughters of deaf par...

Riel helped win some rights for the Métis during the 1800s. He was hanged for treason. Today, many people think Louis Riel is a hero.

Research shows that soft skills are often better predictors of success in the workplace than technical skills. Working as a Team is one title in th...

Sara used to be a back-up singer in a band. She left her singing career to raise a family. She is content with being a stay-at-home mom. Then, o...

Research shows that soft skills are often better predictors of success in the workplace than technical skills. Looking at the Bright Side is one ti...

On New Year's Eve, Dixie and her husband Grady set off on a car trip. They plan to visit Grady's family, five hours away. But soon they're caught...

Missing is based on a true story. Luc Caron lives in northern France during World War I. One day, he sees three airplanes fighting in the sky. L...

A retired police detective tells a story from his family's history. This is his story... On a cold winter morning in 1873, a crowd gathers on the ...

David Suzuki has become a household name in Canada and much of North America. He has spent the past 40 years educating the public about environment...

 Taking the Extra Step explores having initiative through two contrasting photostories featuring Dan, who works at a garden centre. This book is pa...

Malala was lucky. Her parents knew the value of an education for both boys and girls, so Malala was sent to school and excelled. Today, Malala is k...

Ben and the landlady do an inspection of the apartment Ben wants to move into. As Ben checks out everything from taps and lights to door locks and...

Tommy lives with his family in Ajax, a small town close to Toronto. His parents are Ismaili Muslims who immigrated to Canada before Tommy was born...

Big Bear was a famous Cree leader who hoped for peace between the white settlers and the Cree. He signed a peace treaty with the Blackfoot, believi...

One evening, Ivy goes out for dinner and meets Mark. At thirty, Ivy longs for her first real boyfriend. Her wish soon gets her into trouble. But Ma...

Annie runs a bed and breakfast. She has lived alone since her husband died five years ago. Now, she wishes for someone to love. One morning Brent, ...

Charlie is a chef for a fancy restaurant. But Charlie is not as happy as the people she cooks for. One day, a customer says, "You are a fine chef...

Helen Keller learned to speak, read, and write in spite of becoming blind and deaf at the age of two due to an illness. As a child, Helen was frust...

Roxy goes to the bank to get money, but she does something very silly. She is feeling quite foolish and somewhat angry at herself, until a stranger...

This book shows how to incorporate simple environment-friendly activities into your everyday life, from taking shorter showers and fixing leaky tap...

Martin Luther King Jr. was the dominant force in the civil rights movement during its decade of greatest achievement, from 1957 to 1968. He believe...

Research shows that soft skills are often better predictors of success in the workplace than technical skills. Sending the Right Message is one tit...

Research shows that soft skills are often better predictors of success in the workplace than technical skills. Putting Customers First is one title...

Tommy Prince (1915-1977) grew up on the Brokenhead Reserve, part of the Ojibway Nation. He joined the Canadian Army and quickly became a part of th...

Jess and Gregor live in a basement apartment. Gregor is a comedian and Jess is a struggling actor. The sudden death of their close friend Peter for...

Jess works hard to wrap a gift. The gift looks good! But something is missing.

Tribb has always been a thinker, not a doer. But he needs to do something about the mice in his house, and fast. Linda, his wife, hates those mi...

Female students will identify with Ann, the main character. Through talking with a good friend, Ann learns how to cope with the stress in her life.

As a young girl, Jane Goodall dreamed of going to Africa to live with animals. Her dream came true and she spent over 25 years studying chimpanzees...

Research shows that soft skills are often better predictors of success in the workplace than technical skills.  Keeping Track of Time is one title ...

Research shows that soft skills are often better predictors of success in the workplace than technical skills. Getting to Work on Time is one title...

Research shows that soft skills are often better predictors of success in the workplace than technical skills. Standing up for Yourself is one titl...

Anna Sweet, ex-cop turned waitress, is bar-hopping her way across the U.S.A. But a middle-of-the-night phone call to Anna's hotel room in Kermit, T...

Marcus and Alex have two things in common - they each have a broken heart and a plan. Marcus wants to win back his girlfriend. He is ready to stag...

Jen solves the problem of itchy feet but ends up brushing her teeth with foot cream.

Michaëlle Jean and her family fled Haiti to escape Duvalier's regime. She came to Canada as a refugee. Michaëlle worked as a journalist and broad...

Poundmaker (1842-1886) was a Plains Cree chief known as a peacemaker and defender of his people.

Paul Stone is an artist. One day, a beautiful woman named Zena walks into his studio. For Paul, it is love at first sight. Zena offers Paul a si...

Kathy Brown suddenly wakes up. Was that a noise in the house, or part of her dream?  In her dream, Kathy was about to kiss Michael, her high school...

The year is 1920, and all of Mexico is at war with itself. Gangs of rebels roam the country, stealing money, food, and horses. Carlos is twenty-e...

Rose and her daughter Hazel are on the run in a big city. During the day, Rose and Hazel live in a shack hidden in the bushes. At night, they loo...

Wayne Gretzky is a household name across North America. In 1998, he was named the greatest player in National Hockey League history by The Hockey N...

Adam wakes up and once again, he's late for work. Or is he? Adam is in for a big surprise.

A must for students who want to purchase a used vehicle. The narrator demonstrates the steps one should follow in order to find a good used car, fr...

Many people have not heard of The Famous Five. Yet, these five women fought for women's rights in the early 1900s. They helped women win the right ...

As a boxer, Muhammad brought unprecedented speed and grace to the sport of boxing. The phrase “floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee” comes...

Nancy Greene is the best known name in Canadian skiing. As a teenager, she was nicknamed “Tiger” for her speed and courage.