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The Fourth Estate: Journalism in North America  

At times, the way a journalist tells a story becomes a story in itself. Throughout history, some of these instances have caused seismic shifts in policy, governance, and public opinion. Other times, they have led readers and viewers to question the ethics of the profession and push for reform. This hard-hitting series traces the evolution of journalism, organized by the movements, methods, and breaking news that have changed the genre, and the world that journalists report about.

The Get-Together

When the Johnson family gathers for a family reunion to celebrate the birthday of Uncle Wesley, the family's patriarch, it becomes a day filled with fun and games, favourite foods, a little arguing, and lots of dancing. Readers will leave this picture book feeling like they just spent the day with a family they will want to visit again and again and again.

The Ghouls' Guide to Good Grammar

Grammar can be confusing, no matter if you're an adult, a child, or well . . . even a ghoul. And its rules can be hard to remember or keep straight. Ghastly things can happen when a comma or even a simple period is misplaced. But never fear! We have the perfect book to help you keep your head and your cool. In The Ghouls' Guide to Good Grammar basic rules of grammar such as correct punctuation and appropriate word choices are explained from a monster's point of view. For anyone needing a refresher course on how to use a hyphen or an apostrophe, or is confused by pesky contractions, The Ghouls' Guide to Good Grammar is for you.

The Giants of Comedy

Great comedians make us laugh and also make us think about the world we live in. This series provides insightful, irreverent biographies of some of the most talented and influential comedians working today. Readers will learn how they became interested in making people laugh, the steps they took to make a career out of comedy, and their influence on popular culture and news. Each comedian's writing craft is highlighted, as is his or her power as a social commentator who shapes the public's perception of the news through satire.

The Girl Who Loved Poutine

Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It's her favourite dish to make with her father. And it's their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday! It's also a holiday in Canada. This year, family members--grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins--from across Canada are coming to celebrate Zoey's birthday. But as a surprise to Zoey, everyone is bringing their own special poutine dish. There are recipes from all over Canada, including Alberta, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. All so unique and all so delicious! It will be a poutine contest and Zoey will be the judge. How will Zoey ever decide whose dish is the winner? Back matter includes information about the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.

The Global Village

The Glorious Forest that Fire Built

A wildfire roars through the forest, leaving nothing but ashes until seeds sprout from deep below. Root by root and seed by seed, the forest rises again. In this lyrical cumulative nonfiction story about forest succession, readers will learn that forest fires are critical to forest health and that the end of a tree's life provides the opportunity for new life. Back matter explains the timeline of the forest cycle in more detail.

The Great Cookie Kerfuffle

A friendly little farm breaks into chaos as increasing numbers of farm animals fight over a dropped cookie, until thereÎs trouble overhead! United against a common enemy, the animals learn that friendship and taking care of each other is more important than winning a fight.

The Green Gang (Crabtree Leaves)  

Fifth-graders Rose, Brandon, Liliana, and Cody are members of the GREEN GANG--a club that promotes environmental awareness at their school and in their community.

The Hip-Hop Revolution

Hip-hop has become more than just a popular genre of music: it is a dynamic culture with its own unique fashion, language, art, and philosophies. This series discusses the lives and accomplishments of the biggest stars of hip-hop, who have broken music records, launched successful businesses, advocated for causes closest to their hearts, and given back to their communities. Full-colour photographs, insightful details, and direct quotations from the individuals will help readers understand what drove these influential hip-hop artists to follow their dreams and how they have revolutionized mainstream culture and inspired others.