New Releases by Susan Hughes

A suspenseful, thought-provoking and sometimes shocking novel about faith and family secrets.

How did places like Flin Flon, Lake Cinderella, Medicine Hat, and Deception Creek get their names? From the Wow Canada! series comes Let's Call It Canada, a fun- and fact-filled collection of stories behind the place names of Canada. Most of us probably don't give much thought to place names until we stumble across one that's really unusual, funny, or surprising, but from the naming of the country right down to the naming of its tiniest town, there is a story to be told. Readers will learn about spots named for significant landmarks and historical events, for local legends and storybook characters, and for people you might think long forgotten. An amazing, multi-layered look at the people, culture, geography, wildlife, and history of our country emerges through these stories. Let's Call It Canada will delight, educate, and inform young readers across the map with its fresh look at Canada's rich heritage.

From ancient Egypt through the Middle Ages to the 19th century, this historically accurate graphic treatment is perfect to transport readers back to bygone eras when daring women dressed as men for love, freedom, and adventure.

This book introduces children to six holidays from various cultures. From the reason why the holiday is celebrated to how it is observed, this book provides a close look at the important festivities that make our country so diverse. The holidays featured are: Christmas, Eid-ul-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan), Diwali, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Chinese New Year. With so many festivals being celebrated throughout the country, this book will provide easy explanations to help children learn about various cultures -- perfect for classroom use by teachers.

Teacher note for leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Sarah, Maxine et la grand-mère de cette dernière rendent visite au Dr Leduc, qui étudie les bélugas du Saint-Laurent. Lorsqu''un appel d''urgence signale qu''un jeune béluga s''est aventuré en amont de la rivière Saint-Paul, où un barrage qui sera terminé dans quelques jours risque de le prendre au piège, le petit groupe entreprend de l''aider à regagner le fleuve.

Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (Single Book)

Teacher note for leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (Single Book)

"Lorsque Max découvre un bébé lynx abandonné dans les bois, elle veut tout faire pour le sauver. Avec l''aide de sa famille, elle l''emmène au centre de réhabilitation Animaux Secours. La directrice accepte de prendre soin de Touffi le petit lynx jusqu''à ce qu''il puisse se débrouiller seul. Puis Max apprend que le centre manque de fonds et risque de fermer. Qui va s''occuper de Touffi et des autres animaux? Max et Sarah ont alors une idée géniale pour sauver Animaux Secours ... et Touffi."--[4e de couv.].

"One night as Max is leaving Wild Paws, two disguised figures drop off a young wolf who is caught in a trap. Although the wolf pup isn''t harmed, he''s scared and alone. Abby tells Max that they must find the pup''s pack before it moves on without him. But where did he come from? Only the people who dropped him off would know the answer to that question"--Back cover.

"Alex isn''t happy with her new partner for the science fair, but his aunt is a famous scientist and she''s coming to visit. A fun story with an unexpected ending" Cf. Our choice, 2003.

"From flight science to medical milestones, this comprehensive guide explores Canadian inventions. Lively text, illustrations and photos meet the research needs of children" Cf. Our choice, 2003.

This text is written for busy managers - both HR and general - who are concerned about the rates of absenteeism in their organization. It explores dimensions of absence and looks at strategies and tactics that can be used to reduce the problems, also examining the methods many employers find to be most effective.

Shows how to connect curriculum, ideas, and themes for all study areas; how to increase children's fluency in writing and reading; how to use language in content areas such as science, social studies, and math; and how to organize and manage the integrated classroom.

Explains how to be an environmental detective by observing clues that reveal information about backyard ecosystems. Includes activities and space to write in observations.

Looks at some of the activities people engage in for recreation.

Young Readers will enjoy learning about times of the day and the change of seasons when they read Time and the Seasons.