Books published by publisher Walrus Books

Wild horses are symbols of strength, adventure and freedom. But did you know that the ones in North America are descended from tame animals that arrived with the explorers and settlers? Wild horses can walk within an hour of their birth, sleep standing up, and grow shaggy hair to keep warm in winter. They also love to buck and play, so kick up your heels and discover these enchanting creatures. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

A piece of Swiss cheese named Louise and her exciting kitchen caper. It's the middle of the night. The floor creaks downstairs. Was that the sound of the refrigerator door opening? What really goes on in the kitchen when the lights go out? The answer: danger, adventure and the stuff of legends. This is the story of Cheese Louise and her friends, Seymour, the grouchy carrot, and the protective Pop Corn. It's also the story of Kit, the most dangerous cat ever to prowl a linoleum floor.

Did you know that snakes have no eyelids, so they can't wink or blink? They even sleep with their eyes wide open. Popular children's author Diane Swanson takes young readers close to the earth to discover the world of snakes with cool facts and colorful photographs. Stories of amazingly fats snakes and snakes that know how to play dead will charm children. Discover where snakes make their homes, how they shed their skin, and what wild and wacky food they like to eat. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

30 lives that achieved greatness before age 20. No one ever said you had to be a grown-up to do something great. The boys in Canadian Boys Who Rocked the World have proved this to the world. Breaking world records, winning hearts in the limelight, changing the face of the scientific world - these boys have shaken the planet with their achievements. At 17, Louis Cyr bested the reigning Canadian strongman by lifting a 180 kg granite boulder. Wayne Gretzky was breaking NHL records by the time he was 18. Oscar Peterson won his first radio contest for piano at 14 and was awarded his own 15-minute weekly radio show. Every day, Canadian boys find new ways to rock the world. This fascinating book profiles young men who are born to greatness as well as young boys who aspire to it.

Crow Medicine opens under the impending threat of West Nile virus. Jane's favourite animals at the Urban Wildlife Rescue Centre (UWRC) are the juvenile crows, mischievous tricksters with blue-black feathers and an appetite for all that sparkles. But the inexplicable deaths of crows in the city, public fear and media frenzy culminate with the UWRC's policy to euthanize all crows admitted in order to protect staff and volunteers from the deadly disease. Torn between her love for the crows and her loyalty to the Centre, Jane sets out on a quest to bring a controversial vaccine back over the Rocky Mountains-in time, she hopes, to save the birds. Crow Medicine features natural history, facts about the West Nile virus and Native mythology within the context of an action-packed adventure.

You don't have to call him Mr. Bob, some people just call him Bob the Dog. But no matter what you call him, you'll want to join him in his magical ride in the sky. Mr. Bob loves to spend his days watching the world around him. He loves to wonder what it must be like to be one of the other animals that he sees and how the world must look to them. One day, Mr. Bob makes some new winged friends who carry him into the sky to see what the world around him looks like from up above. Young readers will love this sweet tale about he amazingly detailed pencil illustrations that accompany it.

Join feisty teen activist Jane Ray as she embarks on a wild adventure to save a captive elephant. In Diane Haynes exciting and timely Jane Ray's Wildlife Rescue series, young activist Jane Ray faces the challenges and rewards of animal rescue and rehabilitation. Readers and educators alike will relish the fascinating facts, interactive resources and animal rescue tips. When a film production company arrives in Cedar's Ridge to shoot a movie, everyone in the city is excited -except Jane Ray. One of the film stars is not being treated very well - Gaia the elephant is kept in tiny quarters and forced to kneel, walk and trumpet on command. Jane soon learns that Animal Actors Inc. wants to buy Gaia from the local zoo and put her to work, and she is determined to sabotage the plans. When the sale falls through and Gaia is scheduled to be euthanized, Jane decides it's up to her to save Gaia's life and restore the elephant's freedom.

In the swamp lives a fat and sassy frog named Gilbert de la Frogponde (that's Frogponde with an "e"). Gilbert spends his days catching flies lazily dozing on the dock until one day, two gourmet chefs arrive at the pond in search of dinner. Too fat to outrun them, Gilbert must outsmart them by convincing them that bugs, not frogs, are all the rage in the most stylish restaurants. Only Gilbert de la Frogponde could possibly talk himself out of such a jam! Children will fall in love with this adorable, roly-poly, green fellow, while adults will delight in Gilbert's self-reliance and quick wit. Gilbert's antics are captured by quirky, inventive illustrations that will enchant audiences of all ages.

Examining important issues affecting our world, for young readers. Racism asks fundamental questions about this blight affecting millions of people around the world. What is racism? When and why did it start? What does it feel like to be a victim of racism? How can society tackle racism? Does everybody have it to one degree or another, and will it ever disappear? About the Global Issues series: This series explores a controversial topic via one person's experiences followed by an examination of the facts offered by a panel of specially selected experts and supported by a wealth of resource materials. Each title is written by an educator and is well-researched and carefully edited to be a significant and useful resource for young readers at home and school. Adults, too, will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each subject.