Book Category: Non-Fiction
CHEK Republic: A Revolution in Local Television
In 2009, Victoria’s CHEK-TV became the first employee-owned television station in North America after corporate owner CanWest Global threatened to shut it down.
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Financial Literacy for Life
This four-part series provides readers with all the info they need to ensure a lifetime of financial well-being.
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American Life and Best Sellers from the Catcher in the Rye to the Hunger Games
A good book can touch readers and provide commentary about the human condition. This title looks at books that have taken America by storm from the 1950s to today.
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Amelia Earhart: Pioneering Aviator and Force for Women’s Rights
As a child, Amelia Earhart broke society’s rules about how little girls were supposed to behave. Later in life, she further shattered barriers, becoming a celebrated pilot.
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Dian Fossey: Animal Rights Activist and Protector of Mountain Gorillas
For nearly two decades, Dian Fossey immersed herself in the study of mountain gorillas in Africa, becoming fiercely devoted to their safety and preservation.
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Oprah Winfrey: Media Legend and Inspiration to Millions
Born and raised in crushing poverty, Oprah Winfrey’s childhood love of public speaking led her to become one of the wealthiest, most influential and most powerful women in the world.
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Chris Hadfield: Inspiring New Generations to Explore Space
In December 2012, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield embarked on the greatest assignment of his career—a five-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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Nelson Mandela: South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary
Imprisoned for 27 years, Nelson Mandela became a symbol in the fight against the oppression of the black majority by South Africa’s apartheid government.
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Albert Einstein: Forging the Path of Modern Physics
This fascinating biography reveals Einstein’s life story, and how his theories changed the way we looked at the universe.
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The Beatles: Leading the British Invasion
Before they spearheaded the musical phenomenon called “the British Invasion,” John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were just four kids from Liverpool.
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Elie Wiesel: Holocaust Survivor and Messenger for Humanity
Born in Romania in 1928, Eliezer (“Elie”) Wiesel had a childhood steeped in the traditions of his Orthodox Jewish family.
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Calvin Klein: Fashion Design Superstar
Calvin Klein, a boy from the Bronx, took his first clothing line of three dresses and six coats to an appointment at Bonwit Teller, New York’s department store for the wealthy.
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Vera Wang: A Passion for Bridal and Lifestyle Design
When Hollywood stars get married, they call on Vera Wang to dress them for their big day, because Vera makes the most beautiful wedding gowns in the world.
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Earth’s Cycles in Action
This four-part series provides readers with a comprehensive look at key processes that are essential to life on Earth.
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Green Ways of Getting Around: Careers in Transportation
Green Ways of Getting Around moves readers toward careers in “green” transportation, including travel by air, sea, and land, and even in more “extreme” environments,
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