Lorimer - Childrens & Teens - Books for reluctant readers

This popular history of the War of 1812 is generously illustrated with archival images as well as with colour photography taken at historical sites fromthe war.

Sweeping from Toronto to Lake Huron and Lake Erie is a region of biological richness unmatched in Canada. Here the native trees have unusual names - Sassafras, Cucumber Magnolias, Tulip-tree, Pawpaw - evoking the distinctly southern character for which the region is named.

Paddling the Grand River is perfect for anyone considering a trip on the Grand, and is invaluable for an afternoon's excursion or a multi-day adventure on this beautiful heritage river.

With more than 100 beautiful colour photographs from dozens of communities in the Niagara Escarpment, this book will be savoured by all those who treasure this precious landscape.

London Street Names uncovers the stories behind over 100 streets in locations such as Byron, Lambeth, and Westminster township. This book contains contributions from more than 25 of the city's leading local historians.

This guide offers a tour of the best of Niagara: historic homes, fine inns, restaurants and music festivals. The second edition includes listings for newly opened wineries and seven thematic wine tours.

Fred Dahms presents ten prosperous, attractive communities with a strong sense of heritage, all located east of Toronto. They offer a welcome respite for city dwellers looking for a pleasant outing -- or a new home.

Love, murder, betrayal, political intrigue -- these are just a few of the themes readers will uncover when they dip into the stories in this engaging new book about Hamilton's past.

This book is a rich visual tribute to the magnificent public gardens located near Canada's majestic Niagara Falls.

In Toronto Since 1918, first released in 1985, author James Lemon explores seventy years of Toronto's development.