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Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature

by Margriet Ruurs, Robert Bateman ...

Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare.Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him ... Read more

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Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare.Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him
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رحلة عائلة لاجئة

by Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Ali Badr ...

Translated by Falah Raheem ...

Rama and her family, are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war raging ever closer to their homeWith only what they can carry on their backs, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother, Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. This unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance by ... Read more

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Rama and her family, are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war raging ever closer to their homeWith only what they can carry on their backs, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother, Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. This unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance by
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The Elephant Keeper

Caring for Orphaned Elephants in Zambia

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Pedro Covo ...

Series series CitizenKid
A moving story of an unlikely friendship between a boy and the orphaned elephant he saved.In teenaged Aaron’s village in Zambia, elephants are considered dangerous animals to be avoided at all costs. But when Aaron discovers a baby elephant nearly drowning in the swimming pool at the guest lodge where he works, he acts quickly and manages to rescue the animal just in time. When Aaron visits the ... Read more

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A moving story of an unlikely friendship between a boy and the orphaned elephant he saved.In teenaged Aaron’s village in Zambia, elephants are considered dangerous animals to be avoided at all costs. But when Aaron discovers a baby elephant nearly drowning in the swimming pool at the guest lodge where he works, he acts quickly and manages to rescue the animal just in time. When Aaron visits the
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My Librarian is a Camel

How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World

by Margriet Ruurs ...

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PUBLICATION!"With little information available about libraries of the world, this title offers a glimpse into the world of books, which several countries consider as important as air or water. This might be an interesting revelation to many students who consider reading a laborious task and to those who take an abundance of books very much for granted." — School Library ... Read more

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PUBLICATION!"With little information available about libraries of the world, this title offers a glimpse into the world of books, which several countries consider as important as air or water. This might be an interesting revelation to many students who consider reading a laborious task and to those who take an abundance of books very much for granted." — School Library
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Come, Read With Me

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Christine Wei ...

Join two young children as they begin an adventure through a world of books in this story-within-a-bedtime-story.This metered read-aloud pays homage to classic children's literature: readers of all ages will love searching for characters they recognize from fairy tales and beloved picture books amongst the pages. Spiders weave words and mythical dragons soar as the children travel through magical ... Read more

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Join two young children as they begin an adventure through a world of books in this story-within-a-bedtime-story.This metered read-aloud pays homage to classic children's literature: readers of all ages will love searching for characters they recognize from fairy tales and beloved picture books amongst the pages. Spiders weave words and mythical dragons soar as the children travel through magical
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Amazing Animals

The Remarkable Things That Creatures Do

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by W. Allan Hancock ...

Did you know that the oldest insect lived more than 350 million years ago? That’s more than 100 million years before the dinosaurs! Did you know that a slug has three noses, an octopus has three hearts, and that an earthworm has no eyes, no nose, no ears, and no lungs, but it has five hearts?By compiling facts that astound her and whet her own curiosity, Margriet Ruurs encourages young readers to ... Read more

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Did you know that the oldest insect lived more than 350 million years ago? That’s more than 100 million years before the dinosaurs! Did you know that a slug has three noses, an octopus has three hearts, and that an earthworm has no eyes, no nose, no ears, and no lungs, but it has five hearts?By compiling facts that astound her and whet her own curiosity, Margriet Ruurs encourages young readers to
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In My Backyard

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Ron Broda ...

From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother’s milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother’s pouch in winter, In My Backyard celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artist Ron Broda’s detailed paper-sculpture art beautifully complements Margriet Ruurs’ lyrical text, and young readers will ... Read more

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From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother’s milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother’s pouch in winter, In My Backyard celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artist Ron Broda’s detailed paper-sculpture art beautifully complements Margriet Ruurs’ lyrical text, and young readers will
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Where We Live

Mapping Neighborhoods of Kids Around the Globe

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Wenjia Tang ...

A fascinating look — in maps and stories — at neighborhoods around the world!This unique illustrated map book explores the neighborhoods of 16 real children from around the world. Each child’s story highlights what’s important to them in their community, from their homes and schools to the places they play and the sights and sounds they encounter every day. Whether it’s a big city, such as ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A fascinating look — in maps and stories — at neighborhoods around the world!This unique illustrated map book explores the neighborhoods of 16 real children from around the world. Each child’s story highlights what’s important to them in their community, from their homes and schools to the places they play and the sights and sounds they encounter every day. Whether it’s a big city, such as
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My School in the Rain Forest

How Children Attend School Around the World

by Margriet Ruurs ...

"Accessible and inspiring. . . . Impressive in scope. . . . An excellent choice for the classroom and a strong introduction to such topics as global diversity and the importance of education."—Kirkus Reviews"Gives a good sense of the vastly different educational experiences of children around the world." —BooklistAt a school that sits on the edge of the Sahara, students are learning to speak ... Read more

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"Accessible and inspiring. . . . Impressive in scope. . . . An excellent choice for the classroom and a strong introduction to such topics as global diversity and the importance of education."—Kirkus Reviews"Gives a good sense of the vastly different educational experiences of children around the world." —BooklistAt a school that sits on the edge of the Sahara, students are learning to speak
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Bus to the Badlands

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Claudia Dávila ...

Series series Orca Echoes
Josh, Mark, Angela and their friends have been waiting for years to go on the class trip to Drumheller, Alberta.Now they are finally the oldest kids at Pleasant Valley grade school and can get excited about the overnight outing. But first, they have a lot of learn about what they'll see in the dinosaur capital of the world. And they have to raise money for all the pizza they are going to eat on ... Read more

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Josh, Mark, Angela and their friends have been waiting for years to go on the class trip to Drumheller, Alberta.Now they are finally the oldest kids at Pleasant Valley grade school and can get excited about the overnight outing. But first, they have a lot of learn about what they'll see in the dinosaur capital of the world. And they have to raise money for all the pizza they are going to eat on
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A Mountain Alphabet

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Andrew Kiss ...

Series series ABC Our Country
Mountains are an impressive sight anywhere in the world but those of the western mountain region of North America offer riches that are truly unique. This lavishly illustrated picture book presents snowcapped peaks, emerald lakes, tall pines and magnificent maples, and a range of birds and animals that will fill readers of all ages with wonder.The treasures and mysteries of nature are depicted in ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Mountains are an impressive sight anywhere in the world but those of the western mountain region of North America offer riches that are truly unique. This lavishly illustrated picture book presents snowcapped peaks, emerald lakes, tall pines and magnificent maples, and a range of birds and animals that will fill readers of all ages with wonder.The treasures and mysteries of nature are depicted in
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Ghost of the Mill House

by Margriet Ruurs ...

Illustrated by Claudia Dávila ...

Series series Orca Echoes
Just when Josh starts to think his break from school is going to be all chores and no cheer, his best friend, Mark, invites him to spend their break helping restore a historic home and mill in Oregon.With the help of their friends Angela and Mary Jane, and under the watchful eye of Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug, the kids spend weeks fixing up the grounds, basking in the freedom of country life and ... Read more

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Just when Josh starts to think his break from school is going to be all chores and no cheer, his best friend, Mark, invites him to spend their break helping restore a historic home and mill in Oregon.With the help of their friends Angela and Mary Jane, and under the watchful eye of Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug, the kids spend weeks fixing up the grounds, basking in the freedom of country life and
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