Books published by publisher Whitecap Books

The Hardy Boys meets The Sixth Sense in this teen mystery series featuring a nerdy teenager who is often bothered by those from the other side. Asking Whistler is the first in the series and starts Marcus' journey into not only being haunted by the dead, but helping them.The dead have always reached out to the living for one reason or another, but this time the stakes are higher. If Marcus doesn't help he could be looking at a life behind a steel door. The problem is, he can't do it alone. Marcus enlists the help of a known detective in town to solve this mystery so he can get on with his life. But it's never that easy.Join Marcus in solving this mystery as he tries to build back a relationship with his father and save the lives of an underprivileged family.

Six studies of six faiths.The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance.

What do you do when your toddler throws a tantrum every time you go to the grocery store? How do you handle a teenager who wants to stay out all night? And how do you teach kids to be polite? Experienced parent and workshop leader Kathy Lynn has written a reassuring and helpful book for every parent. Her underlying message is that parents play a key role in raising children with high self-esteem, solid character, and independence, but parents could use a little guidance too. Each chapter tackles a common parenting issue with practical advice and a question-and-answer section featuring the real-life situations faced by listeners to Kathy Lynn's radio show and subscribers to her Parenting Today newsletter. With a foreword by Barbara Coloroso, author of the bestselling Kids Are Worth It!, this book is a great resource for parents, as well as teachers and grandparents.

Did you know that tree squirrels can be found all over the world except in Australia and Antarctica? In North America, there are nine main kinds of tree squirrels. And they always seem to be on the move. Whether they are scampering along branches or leaping from tree to tree, they never seem to stay still. So if you want to find out more about these busy rodents, you'll have to run. You've seen them scurrying in parks, in your backyard, and sometimes down the street. Squirrels can be found everywhere, so why not learn more about them? Did you know that there are nine kinds of tree squirrels in North America? Or that baby squirrels are born blind? And did you realize some squirrels can fall more than 30 metres to the ground without hurting themselves? Find out all about these amazing rodents in Welcome to the World of Squirrels. This is a great book for young readers who want to learn more about these frisky creatures. Each page explores the world of squirrels with colorful photographs and easy-to-read text. Welcome to the World of Squirrels is a great addition to the series, which promises to provide plenty of interesting facts about these furry animals. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

Have you ever kept tadpoles and watched them grow into frogs or toads? It's fascinating to see how they absorb their tail and grow legs. This book is full of amazing information about how this happens and much, much more. It introduces you to frogs that hide so cleverly from their predators that they look like bird droppings. You'll meet the world's largest frog (it's as big as a human baby!) and a frog that's only the size of your fingernail. Learn how to make different frog calls, and find out how to keep a Gokiath frog in your bathroom!

Have you ever touched a snake? Do you think a snake's skin would feel cold and slimy? In fact, snake skin is smooth and dry. Although many people are scared of snakes, only a few species are really dangerous. We are much more harmful to snakes than they are to us. The huge variety of snakes that populate the world live in almost every type of climate, with some preferring to live on land and others in the water. This book shows you how snakes live and move and shed their skins; how they catch their prey (there's a graphic picture of an African python eating an impala); and how they defend themselves against predators. It also has an actual size picture of the head of the longest snake in the world and gives hints on how to keep an anaconda in your bathtub!

Owls are a hoot! Whether they're hunting in the forest or hiding in a prairie burrow, these birds are full of tricks. Did you know that burrowing owlets can imitate rattlesnakes to scare away their enemies? Or that saw-whet owls can throw their voices from tree to tree, like ventriloquists? From hoots to spooks, Diane Swanson reveals the mischievous world of owls in the wild. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

For as long as there have been cars, people have wanted to race them. Motor racing takes many forms, from children's go-karts to souped-up family cars and racing trucks, to the exciting world of Formula 1 racing. The name 'Ferrari' make people think of the famous original red racer, but what do the latest Ferraris look like? Do they come in colors other than red? The thrill and action for racing is captured in the detailed pictures in this book, such as a close-up view of a racing car cockpit and engine. Other spreads show how to modify the family car so you can race it on a track, what happens at a pit stop, new safety features for tracks and drivers and much, much more. And what about the problems you'd face if you took your Formula 1 racing car to the supermarket.