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Provides descriptions of North American plants and animals that are dangerous to humans, with information on where they are found, the extent of the danger they pose, and how to combat their poison.

This book takes you on a grand tour of hauntings through the U.S. and Canada, sweeping from ghostly apparitions in Arizona to a haunted opera house in Iowa, from a groaning tree in Delaware to deadly a wedding gown in North Dakota.

A biography of Karen Brain, whose dreams of being an Olympic equestrian rider were shattered after her horse fell on top of her during a training session, paralyzing her from the waist down, but went on to win two bronze metals from competing at the 2004 Athens Paralympic games.

Thirteen-year-old Katie is staying with her grandparents in Halifax for the summer, where she meets the ghost of a young orphan girl, sent from England to Canada during World War I.

In 1957, Alexandra's immigrant family is living the North American dream. But Alexandra's world is turned upside down when she discovers a secret that her parents have kept. They are not Catholic, as Alexandra believes; they are Jewish.

Chronicles the life of turn-of-the-century long distance runner Tom Longboat, discussing how he overcame many hardships and disappointments to become one of the sport's greatest legends.

Examines the history of the Underground Railroad, a network of people and safe refuges by which escaped slaves made their way north to freedom, focusing on the role of Canada in helping the fugitives create new, independent lives.

Gives state-by-state descriptions and photos of roller coasters in the United States, as well as some in Canada, as well as a historic overview of roller coasters in general.

A compilation of real-life stories and photographs in which teens who have been involved with violence, whether as victims or perpetrators, overcame their challenges and dealt with the issues of bullying, neglect, self-image, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and criminal behavior.

Relates the adventure of a beaver trapper who survived for 57 days after becoming lost in the wilderness of British Columbia.