Books published by publisher Whitecap Books, Canada

As expansive as Canada itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities -- 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.02 As expansive as America itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities -- 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.

This is the second in an exciting series featuring three girls and their adventures on the Mustang Mountain Ranch in the Rocky Mountains. Two horses have disappeared from the ranch, a cougar is prowling the area, and a forest fire begins to blaze. Will Becky, Meg, and Alison have the courage and ingenuity to find the horses and save them before it is too late?

More Children's Arts and Crafts gathers together the most educational, effective and - supremely important - the most enjoyable activities, all designed to exercise busy fingers and stretch fertile minds. There's hours and hours of fun with ideas for printing, painting, dyeing, construction and collage, weaving and stitching, and none of it will cost a fortune. Indeed, just a little time spent looking around the home will reveal almost all the essential ingredients to entertain children in creative play. Presented with clear, concise and colourful instructions, More Children's Arts and Crafts will be an invaluable resource book for parents and grandparents, as well as all teachers of pre-schoolers and infants in classes.

From 1928 to 1971, a cavernous, shed-like building stood on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, greeting newcomers while bidding farewell to its own. Located in Halifax Harbour, Pier 21 was the first part of Canada visited by immigrants travelling from the East, and the last view of home for Canadians departing for Europe. To all Canadians, it was an iconic landmark that stood for something more than itself during a period of turmoil and change. In Pier 21, Anne Renaud sheds light on an experience shared by so many. In clear easy-to-read language, she chronicles the diversity of the immigrant experience and gives voice to those whose accounts might have otherwise been lost forever. Over the course of nearly half a century, Pier 21 welcomed more than one million immigrants, just as it saw nearly 500,000 service personnel off during World War II. Renaud records a wide range of experiences across different ages and backgrounds, exploring issues of prejudice, hope and uncertainty. Pier 21 reproduces the accounts of home children and guest children, soldiers and war brides, refugees and displaced persons-all carried to and from its doors by great ocean liners, military ships and small sailing vessels. Filled with historic photos and educational sidebars, Pier 21 is a perfect lens through which to view Canada's evolving identity in the 20th century, and to understand the people who helped define it.

Have you ever accidentally walked into a spider's web and felt the sticky strands on your skin? Did you stop to wonder how so small a creature could spin such a strong and intricate home? Did you know there are over 35,000 species of spider, and many of these have been around since before the dinosaurs! Only a small number of spiders are harmful to humans, so why are people so afraid of them? In this book you'll find out how a spider builds a web, how spiders shed their skin, how they catch food and all about an unusual soccer goalie!

From the top of Alaska to the tip of Mexico, the Pacific Coast of North America comes to life in this vividly illustrated alphabet book. From albatrosses and orcas to Zodiac boats, children can identify objects that start with each letter and read along with the lilting text. In addition, each illustration has the featured letter hidden within the colorful artwork, creating a challenge for older readers, too. Featuring forests full of fairies, singing seashells, and persnickety pirates, this is an alphabet adventure for the young and young at heart.

Canada's most remarkable historic treasures and events. What happened at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and how did it get its name? Where could you find oranges growing in Nova Scotia in the early 1800s? Digging Canadian History answers these questions and many more, revealing many astonishing facts and events from Canada's past. From a sunken steamboat to the discovery of a frozen man, this cross-country investigation visits every province and territory, stopping at places such as Red Bay, Labrador, and the Fall Caribou Crossing in Nunavut. Also included is a trivia collection of odd facts plus a resource guide on how to find further information. This engaging book demonstrates that Canada has a remarkable story to tell and it encourages children to discover more about the country's past. In fact, Canadian history can be so much fun that kids will ask for more.