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Symbols of Canada  

The symbols of Canada series provide fascinating facts about the incredible sites and symbols of each province and territory. Eye-catching visuals showcase these Canadian icons. Every book in the series builds an understanding of our nation through thehistory ofofficial flowers, trees, animals, coat of arms, captials, and flags. This engaging series reinforces citizenship, community and national pride.

Symphony of Cowbells, A

Petra just loves spring in Gimmelwald. Each season she and her family lead their prize dairy cows into the pastures to graze and each cow wears her own jingling, jangling, clanging bell. What a symphony! But when Petra’s favourite cow, Effie, loses her bell the whole herd is out of harmony and refuses to move. Will Petra be able to find Effie’s bell before it’s too late? With charming illustrations, this whimsical story is sure to delight children and adults alike.

Systems of Government  

Systems of Government gives a thorough overview of the major forms of government present in the world today. Looking through a historical lens, timelines and fast facts support the text by showing the creation and growth of each system. Quotes and detailed captions give a deeper understanding of government ideology, while political questions challenge the reader to apply their own thoughts.

Systems of Government

Systems of Government gives a thorough overview of the major forms of government present in the world today. Looking through a historical lens, it explores the creation and growth of each system. Quotes and detailed captions give a deeper understanding of government ideology, while political questions challenge the reader to apply their own thoughts.

T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet

Otherworldly landscapes, thundering soundtracks, epic battles between superhero gods and monsters--current movies and book series have turned Norse mythology into popular commercial entertainment in recent years. But there's a lot more to this mythic universe than trickster Loki and his hammer-wielding god of thunder brother. T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet takes readers beyond the movie screen and into the world of Scandinavian mythology, history, culture, and religion. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan not only examines Thor, Odin, Heimdall, and the famous Valkyries, but she also explains and introduces other inhabitants of this nine-realm universe. From learning about Ymir, the first frost giant, to Yggdrasil, the world tree holding everything together, mythology and fantasy fans of all ages will enjoy this alphabetical exploration. Fantastical artwork from Norwegian artist Torstein Nordstrand brings it all to vivid life.

T is for Time Alphabet

T is for a Time uses poetry and expository text to explore the concept of time, from explaining basic units of measurement to showcasing important scientific achievements. Budding scientists will discover what world-famous stone structure is believed to be an early calendar, follow the voyages of explorer Ferdinand Magellan to better understand the International Date Line, and learn to tell time using the Zulu time system.

T is for Titanic

At 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, the fate of the world's most famous ship was sealed when the lookout on the luxury liner, RMS Titanic, spotted an iceberg in the ship's path in the North Atlantic. By 2:00 a.m., the ship had started its slide into the frigid waters, carrying close to 1,500 people to a watery grave. In T is for Titanic: A Titanic Alphabet, husband-and-wife writing team Michael and Debbie Shoulders sift through the stories, documents, and artifacts surrounding the famous ship, giving a "you-are-there" view to one of the world's greatest disaster stories. Young readers are invited to walk down the Grand Staircase, find a berth in secondclass quarters, or imagine telegraph operator Jack Phillips's first distress signal. From the groundbreaking engineering and technology that went into the ship's design to the poignant, personal stories of the people on board, T is for Titanic brings it all to vivid life.

T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet

Hiking is the most popular outdoor activity in Canada. While hiking is a lot of fun, there are many health benefits, including physical exercise and stress relief from being out in nature. Using poetry and expository text, T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet gives young readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare and make the most of their outdoor adventures. Topics include information on gear and clothing, trail etiquette and safety rules, along with recommended trails to travel. And when you don't have time to get out of town, there are suggestions on how to make the most of hiking near your home. T is for Trails is the perfect roadmap for hiking adventures. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass.

T is for Tutu

Tutus and leotards, pointe shoes and ribbons, stretching exercises at the barre - these are all familiar images when one is thinking of ballet. But there's much more to this historic dance form than pink tulle. There's hard work with years of study. Following the alphabet, in T is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet dancer Sonia Rodriguez, with husband Kurt Browning, introduces this dance form from its beginnings at the court of Louis XIV to basic positions and training to famous stage roles. L is for the Leotard that shows the dancer's form. Whenever they are rehearsing it becomes their uniform. Young readers will find themselves pointing their toes, practicing the five positions, and dreaming of being onstage as a sugarplum fairy or a king with a crown.

Tabletop Wars

Use the books in this series to create your own tabletop medieval battlefield. Step-by-step illustrated instructions guide readers through the process of making catapults, small launchers, siege weapons, and more using easy-to-find materials.