Look up in the sky! There's a flying horse, a queen, and even a dragon! The night sky is a treasure trove of stories filled with heroes, wild animals, and adventure. It's just a matter of knowing where to look. Fifteen constellations are portrayed in this fun guide to astronomy, from easily recognizable Ursa Major, the big bear, to the distinct stars of Orion, the famous hunter. Each constellation features a pronunciation guide, a myth to explain the constellation, and sure-fire instructions on how to find each group of stars. This ultimate guide to stargazing is the perfect bedtime book -- just don't expect to get much sleep!

From the pageantry of the Musical Ride to the movie-star good looks of the fictional Dudley Do-Right, the image of the handsome and stalwart Mountie has long been a part of popular North American culture. But there's much more to being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police than wearing a red coat. It's an important career in law enforcement and public service. In M is for Mountie: An RCMP Alphabet, award-winning author Polly Horvath explains the proud traditions and important work of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Where do cadets go for training? Who is William Dempster and why is there a highway named after him? And what is the reason for the red coat? After reading M is for Mountie, readers will have a better understanding of and appreciation for the history, heritage, and ongoing mission of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police organization.

Launch into Reading Success Book 2 is a long awaited follow up on intervention program for parent and teachers of young children to use. It is perfect for use with children who are being taught to read but may be experiencing some level of difficulty. It follows the ground-breaking Launch into Reading Success Book 1 which has een a best seller world wide for more than 12 years.Launch (or LIRS) 2 provides in - depth, systematic phonological awareness training that is easy to administer and especially uses and explicit approach of transfer from phonological to phonics skills that is essential for many children but often not provided.

From A to Z the history, culture, landscapes, famous people and provincial symbols are introduced. Each letter topic is explained through a simple poem. Expository text gives further details about each topic. Saskatchewan topics include, Cypress Hills, ice, jigging, Qu'Appelle Valley and Waskesiu.

How can you distinguish between planets and stars in the night sky? Is that bright, sparkling object a star or is Venus winking? Is that red object really Mars? This new book from the author of "Dot to Dot in the Sky: Stories of the Stars" is a unique astronomy resource designed for parents and children to use together. Each colorful chapter focuses on a specific planet (even Earth) and shares the myths that have come to be associated with it. Each chapter also features Planetary Notes, tips for observing the planet in the sky, and informative sidebars with planetary facts and dates in the history of planet gazing and discovery.

Throughout history, the Earth's closest celestial neighbor has inspired and intrigued. People around the world have looked up in awe at the Moon and told stories to explain its mysteries. They imagined that the Moon represented people or animals and believed it to be the cause of strange behavior. "Dot to Dot in the Sky: Stories of the Moon" is a collection of stories from many different cultures about this intriguing orb. Richly illustrated, with fascinating legends from Greece, Korea, England, China, West Africa and Canada, it also includes facts about the moon and astronomy.

"On the Notable List for the 2001 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice starred review"

When the skinny collie limped into Josie's life two years ago, it was love at first sight. The vet had mended his injured paw, and Josie had mended his broken heart. She named him Duke and, when Mom wasn't looking, Josie always sneaked him his favorite food --sandwiches.

Josie and Duke go everywhere together. They are even together when a big storm hit, but in Josie's panic, she forgets about Duke. Now, because of her, Duke is trapped outside and in danger. Why didn't Duke run home with her? What terrible thing might happen? As violently as the wind, Josie's head swirls with questions, fear, and guilt until the moment she can leave the storm cellar to look for him.

A sweet story about love and friendship that reflects the bond between many children and their pets.