Let’s Dance: A Celebration of Ontario’s Dance Halls and Summer Dance Pavilions is a nostalgic musical journey, recapturing the unforgettable music of youth and lasting friendships, the days when the live mellow sounds of Big Bands wafted through the air – Louis Armstrong, the Dorsey Brothers, Bert Niosi, Art Hallman, Johnny Downs, Mart Kenney, Bobby Kinsman, Ronnie Hawkins … Throughout the 1920s to the ’60s, numerous legendary entertainers drew thousands of people to such memorabl...

We didn't look like a cult. We didn't live in a commune or commit mass suicide. But we did drink the Kool-Aid...In the summer of 1997, Peter was offered his dream sportscasting job and married the love of his life. He and Paige started a family and hisTV career blossomed. Life was great. There was only one problem.Paige brought to the marriage her beloved mentor, the mysterious Uncle Robert. For years Peter kept his objections to Uncle Robert and h...

A richly researched guide to the core competencies and wraparound supports required for quality, ambitious instructionThrough targeted assignments, tailored support, and skillful feedback, ambitious teaching promotes deep, conceptual learning, even at the elementary school level. To help beginning teachers excel at this increasingly in-demand—and demanding—practice, Peter Youngs, Dorothea Anagnostopoulos, Jillian M. Cavanna, Corey Drake, and Tutita M. Casa thorough...

Title: The Case of the Missing Science Trophy: An Okhaven Junior Detectives AdventureThe day that was supposed to be a triumph for Sam, Jake, and Mia—three school detectives—turns into a major mystery! The prestigious Science Trophy vanishes from the principal's office just before the winners are announced. No forced entry, no obvious clues.Using real scientific methods—like extracting DNA from a strawberry—and solving mathematical ...

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, strange things begin to happen.Ancient fossils seem to whisper when the wind passes by.Compasses refuse to point north—especially at midnight.And one morning, rain falls in a perfect circle beneath a clear blue sky.Most people call it a curse.Sam, Mia, and Jake call it a mystery.As the three young detectives follow the clues, they discover that Oakhaven isn't hiding magic or ghosts—but something far more fascinati...

The Oakhaven Junior Detectives and the Case of the Crystal CupA thrilling mystery that turns young readers into scientific sleuths!A Story Summary:The prestigious Atom Cup, a masterpiece of scientific art, has vanished from Oakhaven Elementary on the eve of the big science fair! The whole school is in an uproar. But for three young friends—Jake, the logical leader; Sam, the tech and research whiz; and Mia, the observ...

Step into the charming town of Oakhaven, where the annual Apple Bake-Off is the highlight of the year. But disaster strikes when the legendary recipe for Mr. Abernathy's Golden Apple Tart vanishes without a trace! The only clues left behind are a mysteriously blank piece of paper and a small bottle of white powder.Enter the Oakhaven Junior Detectives: logical Sam, brave Jake, and brilliant Mia. Using their unique skills and the scientific method, they embark on a t...

The year 1642 witnessed the outbreak of the first English Civil War, which saw Royalist troops loyal to King Charles fight the Parliamentarians in several major battles and many sieges.Peter Young explores the tactics, equipment and organisation of the armies of both sides, drawing a compelling picture of what it must have been like for the men who lived and fought in England over 350 years ago.Chapters on fighting, cavalry, infantry, artillery and discipli...

Nestled in their ingenious treehouse headquarters, the Oakhaven Junior Detectives are about to face their most unusual case yet. A shipment of eggs from 'Henderson's Happy Hens' has developed a bizarre talent: they won't break, they bounce.This delightful mystery follows three captivating heroes—Mia with her detective's notebook, Sam with his microscope, and Jake with his infectious energy—on a scientific sleuthing adventure. They'll follow clues that smell of vine...

The valley wasn't broken.It was changing.When the Oakhaven Junior Detectives travel far from home to attend a science camp in Ravenrock Valley, they expect hiking trails, field notes, and long days outdoors. What they don't expect is a place that refuses to stay still.A trail slowly shifts out of place.Echoes answer from the wrong direction.A quiet lake rises and falls without rain.At first, the mysteries seem unrelated. Then pa...

A mystery that looks impossible… until science solves it.When sealed food cans in Oakhaven start mysteriously crushing themselves—with no fingerprints, no damage, and no explanation—best friends Mia, Sam, and Jake know something strange is happening. Is it sabotage? A prank? Or something even more dangerous?Armed with curiosity, courage, and real science, the Oakhaven Junior Detectives uncover secrets hidden inside an old wind tower, a missing mayor's lette...

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, something isn't right.Water that was once crystal clear turns yellow without warning. Metal objects change overnight. Food tastes… wrong. Adults are confused. Some choose to ignore it.But not the Oakhaven Junior Detectives.Sam, Mia, and Jake are three kids driven by curiosity and sharp minds. When their secret bell rings twice—the signal for a real case—they know this mystery is different. Every clue p...