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Praise for the 4th Edition: “The sights stand out for their splendor or quirkiness. Some are natural wonders, others are man-made. They might be tricky to find or perched so close that you’ll wonder how you missed them.” — Toronto Star This revised and expanded edition of the classic guide to Ontario’s most fascinating things…

The perfect geography book to get kids excited about maps, this awesome activity book will teach them just how cool they are! With the guidance of two young apprentices, young readers will learn about the tools geographers and cartographers use, different types of maps, how they’re made, how to read them, and more! Through interactive…

A hands-on activity book for kids, FLAGS will teach them just how cool and fascinating flags really are! Narrated by two young apprentices and a flag expert, young readers will be guided through tons of games and activities centered around vexillology, as they also learn interesting facts, flag secrets, and more. From understanding the many…

Moving to Newfoundland from the Gulf Islands of British Columbia was a shock for long-time gardener Dan Rubin Accustomed to warm, calm, and relatively predictable weather, Rubin faced long winters, strong winds, and constant salt spray at his new property perched on the edge of the north Atlantic Twenty years later, Rubin’s productive and lush…

In his new book for young readers Mark Kurlansky’s lens is the art of the “big lie,” a term coined by Adolf Hitler. Kurlansky has written Big Lies: From Socrates to Social Media for the next stewards of our world. It is not only a history but a how-to manual for seeing through big lies…

A Guide to Wild Food Foraging is an extensive on-the-go directory of more than 100 profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Each profile provides tips on identification, seasonality, location, what and when to harvest, and how to prepare and use them in delicious recipes. This compact field guide has all…