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The early history of Quebec, "the rocky perch of France and of the Faith" in the New World, is incomplete without the story of Mère Marie. She received permission to join the Jesuit mission in Quebec. There she founded, in 1639, the first convent school in North America, where she lived for thirty-three years, moving heroically but always calmly through the turbulent, harsh environment that was New France.Mère Marie of the Ursulines: A Study in Adventure
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A compelling story of the true experiences of a United Empire Loyalist family during a critical period of Canadian historyMeyers’ Creek
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Fifteen-year-old John Meyers is the youngest of the Meyers boys, with a lot to live up to. So when a routine trip to the Toronto farmer's market in the fall of 1837 turns ugly, John doesn't hesitate to jump in. George is captured, and John won't leave without him. Before long he finds himself embroiled in a real-life battle, under the leadership of Little Mac, William Lyon Mackenzie and himself.Meyers’ Rebellion
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Ludwig retells Michael Faraday's remarkable life story in fictionalized form, presenting the man who invented the electric motor, the dynamo, the transformer, and the generator, as well as a deeply committed Christian who was determined to live by the Sermon on the Mount.Michael Faraday: Father of Electronics
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Explore the world of pioneering scientists in “Microbe Hunters.” Written in 1926, this captivating book popularized germ theory and is perfect for curious minds of all ages.Microbe Hunters
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The mills at Wicksbridge are imaginary, but their planning, construction, and operation are quite typical of mills developed in New England throughout the nineteenth century.Mill
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There are millions of things to measure . . . and almost as many ways to measure them!Millions to Measure
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Down on the farm one morning, Papa McFay orders his sons to hop to their chores. But from Minnie’s kitchen wafts a smell that gets the boys itchin’, and one by one, they succumb to the call of that sweet aroma...Minnie’s Diner
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1957 Newbery Medal Winner Marly and her family move from the city to a farmhouse on Maple as her father is recovering from being a prisoner-of-war. When a member of the community has a heart attack during sugaring time, Marly's family offers to help. They collect the entire crop of sap and boil it down to make maple syrup. Marly reflects that the growing strength of bonds within her family, and the second chances for life and love are the true miracles of Maple Hill.Miracles on Maple Hill
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"‘So long,’ called the harbourmaster. ‘Don’t run into Missee Lee!’ The Swallows, Amazons and Captain Flint don’t pay much heed to the harbourmaster’s friendly warning as they set off for China. They are on a round-the-world voyage aboard the Wild Cat and it’s been plain sailing for a hundred ports. But when Gibber, the ship’s monkey, accidentally sinks their faithful boat things take a serious turn for the worse. Separated, captured, miles from home, the Swallows and Amazons are about to meet their fate and the pirate who holds it: the legendary Missee Lee... In the 'Backstory' you can learn to decipher Nancy's Morse code and find out about the real life inspirations for Missee Lee Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time."Missee Lee
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Travel from Cape Town to Victoria Falls with Livingstone’s “Missionary Travels,” a bestseller that educated on Africa’s landscapes, cultures, and the fight against slavery.Missionary Travels
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Marguerite Henry’s beloved story of a wild horse’s gentle colt—winner of a Newbery Honor!Misty of Chincoteague
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On the island of Chincoteague off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. They seem untouchable until a young boy and girl capture wild mare Phantom and care for her and her filly Misty, fostering a lineage of horses with greatness in their blood. Discover Marguerite Henry's Newberry Honor-winning Misty of Chincoteague stories with this giftable collection of the essential books featuring the beloved pony!Misty of Chincoteague Essential Collection
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From the Publisher: Misty's Twilight is part thouroughbred, part Chinoteague pony, and one hundred percent fire and talent. A direct descendant of the most famous pony ever, Misty of Chinoteague, Twilight has greatness in her blood. Now it's her turn to shine, perhaps as a cutting horse, a jumper, or in the graceful art of dressage. Can Twilight, whose ancestors were wild ponies living on an untamed island, do it? Can she compute against the best horses in the world...and win?Misty’s Twilight
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A childhood biography of the Pennsylvania German woman who became a Revolutionary War heroine when she carried water to American soldiers and even fired a cannon herself during the Battle of Monmouth.Molly Pitcher
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