Books published by publisher Fifth House

Joe and Cody are young Cree brothers who follow the caribou all year long, tucked into their dog sled with Mama and Papa. To entice the wandering caribou, Joe plays his accordion and Cody dances. They are so involved with their dancing and music that they don’t hear the roaring of the approaching herd of caribou. Bursting upon the boys, ten thousand animals fill the meadow. Joe is surrounded and can barely see Cody a short distance away. And neither of the boys can see their parents.And yet what should be a moment of terror turns into something mystical and magical, as the boys open their arms and their hearts to embrace the caribou spirit.

"Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice, 2009"Julie-Ann AndrA(c) is a "Gwichya Gwich'in "from Tsiigehtchic in the Northwest Territories. She is a Canadian Ranger, a mother of twin daughters, a hunter, a trapper, and a student.In "We Feel Good Out Here, " Julie-Ann shares her family's story and the story of her land-"Khaii luk," the place of winter fish. As Julie-Ann says, "The land has a story to tell, if you know how to listen. When I travel, the land tells me where my ancestors have been. It tells me where the animals have come and gone, and it tells me what the weather may be like tomorrow."Her home is an important part of who Julie-Ann is. She wants to help make sure that her environment is healthy, so it can continue to tell its story to her children and their children.

One winter afternoon, Joe and Cody went ice fishing with their papa, their mama, and Cody’s little black dog, Ootsie. It was the perfect day to fish. The sky was clear, and the sun made the snow sparkle like diamonds.Brothers Joe and Cody are spending a chilly winter afternoon ice fishing with their parents. Cody is helping Papa fish, while Mama and Joe doze in the sled. Suddenly the sled dogs sit up and sniff. A fox is across the lake, her fur as bright as flames. The sled dogs give chase, pulling Mama and Joe along on a wild ride. Written in both English, and Cree Maageesees Maskwameek Kaapit is a wonderful, lyrical story of celebration from award-winning author Tomson Highway, capturing a passing way of life for future generations. Illustrator Brian Deines has created an evocative masterpiece of shimmering oils depicting the beauty of northern Manitoba.

Silver Birch Award shortlist, 2005 Fifth House is GOING WILD with a new children_s nonfiction adventure series. The first of eight books features world-famous zoologist Brian Keating and his travels to experience unique ecosystems and observe animals from pole-to-pole and around the equator. Amazing Animal Adventures Around the World is a nature book like no other, as children learn about wildlife, the environment, and conservation through first-person accounts from one of Canada_s foremost animal adventurers. In this book, lavishly illustrated by his own photographs, Keating describes ten of his most memorable wildlife-watching trips in his trademark energetic and upbeat style. Join Keating as he describes: Miraculously escaping from a pride of charging lions in Africa on the scariest day of his life Strolling down a penguin superhighway in Antarctica Discovering (the hard way) the memorable defence mechanism of Norway_s petrels - projectile vomiting Marvelling at Borneo_s amazing proboscis monkeys with their huge light-bulb noses dangling between their eyes Looking into the eyes of Godzilla when getting up close-and-personal with marine iguanas in the Galapagos Teacher's Guides are available at Fitzhenry.ca

Chosen as Canada's Environment Hero of the Year for 2005 by Reader's Digest Brian Keating continues to inspire children and adults alike in his exciting Going Wild series, which is perfect for reluctant readers. The fifth book in the series places readers squarely in Keating's shoes as he explores some of the most remote islands on Earth and finds out about the amazing adaptations that animals, fish, and birds have made to survive island environments. In Amazing Animal Adventures on Islands, natural surprises abound as Keating: Tries to keep his hiking boots out of a kaka's beak on the slopes of a New Zealand mountain Travels deep into the forests of Sarawak, Malaysia, on Borneo to find the elusive orangutan Sleeps on the forest floor of Haida Gwaii to see ancient murrelets call their chicks out to the ocean Sails to the Galapagos Islands in Charles Darwin's footsteps, into the land of vampire finches and giant tortoises Lives every birdwatcher's dream in Papua New Guinea, dancing with birds of paradise Dives into the waters of Lake Malawi and swims with the amazing cichlid fish that keep their babies in their mouths Leaps from tree to tree with the indri lemur of Madagascar "As the zoo's head of education for 15 years, Keating didn't just want people to learn more about nature, he wanted them to fall in love with it . . . 'We need someone like Brian, someone who tells us what is going on out there in the wild places of the world.'" -- Reader's Digest

The second of eight books in the Fifth House Going Wild children's nonfiction adventure series, Amazing Animal Adventures at the Poles presents world-famous naturalist Brian Keating's amazing-but-true firsthand accounts of his travels in the world's remote polar regions. Seemingly devoid at first glance of all but the most basic of flora and fauna, the Arctic and Antarctic lands and waters are actually full of exciting natural wonders and fascinating creatures that must be seen to be believed! Join Brian Keating as he describes: Swimming with the canaries of the ocean in Cunningham Inlet Playing with minke whales in the Antarctic Meeting the superbears of Frobisher Bay Watching kings in their finest suits on South Georgia Island Living on the edge in the Antarctic Each story, told by Keating with boundless energy and enthusiasm, provides details in easily digestible bites and features full-colour photographs with fact-filled cutlines, a small glossary, and an information sidebar - "Brian's Notes." Also included in the book are an activity to encourage students to have their own backyard adventures, a full-colour world map showing the locations of Keating's wildlife adventures, and an index.Keating has been a weekly guest on CBC Radio Calgary for nearly two decades and has been featured bi-weekly on the Discovery Channel for the past six years. In addition to his full time job at the zoo, Keating is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Calgary, a pilot, a scuba diver, and mountaineer. Brian is accompanied on wilderness trips and adventures by his wife, Dee, who is a local Calgary physician. Teacher's Guides are available at Fitzhenry.ca

Prairie Sentinel preserves the history of the grain elevator in Canada. It covers the period from the first elevator in 1879 to the larger, more efficient terminals of today. The detailed text and archival photographs provide a lasting tribute to these cultural landmarks. In one respect the grain elevator is simply a storage container with the capacity to weigh, clean, and load grain. But as anyone who lives on the prairies knows, the elevator has a more significant social purpose and meaning. Standing out on the horizon, visible from miles away, the grain elevator is a potent reminder of the region's history and a symbol of its economic lifeblood. Farming has changed dramatically since the early days when grain elevators were new technology. Today, the elevator is quickly being replaced by innovations in farming, grain storage, and transportation. Because the country elevator has entered popular culture- especially art and literature- the loss of these monoliths is changing more than just the face of rural western Canada.