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Canada · Holidays · Social Studies

Victoria Day

Victoria Day is celebrated across Canada on the third Monday of May. It is a federal statutory holiday in honor of the birthday of England's Queen Victoria. It is informally considered the… More →

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Holidays

Victorian Christmas

When postage became the responsibility of the sender and not the receiver in the 1870s, mailing cards at Christmas became a popular tradition still practiced today. Victorian Christmas shows… More →

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Victor Wouk: The Father of the Hybrid Car

In 1974, an inventor named Victor Wouk became a man who could be described as "ahead of his time." He had developed a prototype for the hybrid, a car that would become the most credible - and More →

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High Interest

Video Games

There's more to your favorite video games than meets the eye. Come along and learn all about the history of video games, the different platforms, genres, and the future of video games. More →

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Weather

Viento (Wind)

Whoosh! Hold on to your hat--it's windy out there! In this book, young readers will discover where wind comes from and how it moves everything, from trees to clouds Using colorful photographs More →

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Geography

Vietnam - the land (revised, ed. 2)

The natural beauty of Vietnam's landscape from dense jungles to scenic beaches is revealed in this new revised edition. Fascinating new information also explores Vietnam's first peoples, its… More →

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Cars · High Interest

Vintage Cars

The carmakers' slogan "a car for everyone" actually became a reality during the Vintage Era of automobiles. This colorful book features photographs of the surprisingly wide variety of cars… More →

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Social Studies

Violence Against Women

This important title examines exploitation and acts of violence against women and girls, from trafficking and murder to sexual and domestic abuse. Readers will study the reasons why women and More →

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Concepts

Violet (Purple)

Early readers are introduced to the color purple. Simple sentences accompany engaging pictures. More →

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