New Releases by Deborah Hodge

Introduces animals that are built for living in the extreme cold of the polar regions, including the arctic fox, emperor penguins, snowy owls, and beluga whales.

In this Level 1 first reader, kids will learn about North American grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears.

As each of us pass through this life we influence others. Sometimes the influence is for good and sometimes it is not. Sometimes the influence is intentional and sometimes it is not. Julie, Cate and Jenny were all influenced by David. He touched all of their lives. Each responded to him similarly yet differently. Each made choices that they lived to regret. All made choices that had lasting consequences.

Canada is a diverse land with a rich immigration history. Our roots begin with the Aboriginal peoples who have lived here since time immemorial and extend to the wide array of newcomers who have arrived over hundreds of years from almost every part of the globe. People from more than 200 cultures now call Canada home --- and each one has a fascinating story to tell. Many of their stories, past and present, and their amazing contributions to this country are told in these pages. Featuring stories of ethnic groups, mini-profiles, maps, archival documents and first-person accounts, this richly illustrated title in the Kids Book of series is a celebration of multicultural Canada and a comprehensive look at our fascinating immigration history.

Chronicles the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada''s first transcontinental railway.

Did you know that a Golden Eagle has more than 7000 feathers? Or that a Bald Eagle''s nest can be as tall as a house? How eagles build their nests is just one of the 14 topics in this look at the two types of eagles found in North America -- the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle. Kids can find out how eagles fly, what they eat, how they hunt, what they do to protect themselves and much more. Easy-to-read text and beautiful, accurate illustrations meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these amazing birds.

Introduces the three types of bear that live in North America, and describes their habitat, diet, anatomy, life cycle, and behavior.

Des albums magnifiques qui permettent aux jeunes de découvrir les splendides bêtes de l''Amérique du Nord.

Une collection sur les animaux sauvages qui répond merveilleusement bien aux besoins de recherche des jeunes. Regorgeant d''information, le texte n''en reste pas moins clair, et les illustrations, détaillées.