Beware, Pirates (Canadian Flyer Adventures #1)
Beware, Pirates (Canadian Flyer Adventures #1)
Overview
This wonderful new Canadian historical adventure series combines magic and history to whisk young readers away on adventure A fun way to learn about Canada's past.Finally we have a series for young readers that entails adventure, Canadian history, male and female main characters and all at an appropriate reading level.Short chapters, simple language and a fast moving story all make this a fun adventure for young readers This book, and the others in the series, will make an excellent addition to both classroom and home libraries across Canada.What child can resist a great adventure? Add in the element of time travel and you have a sure winner on your hands! [ ] Our youngest generation can learn for themselves that Canadian history is NOT boring and have lots of fun along the way.Short chapters and black and white illustrations add to the appeal of this new series for readers in the 6 to 9 age range.a truly intriguing mixture of the fantastic and the historical and provides a unique and clever way to entertain and educate.Frieda Wishinsky uses the classic Canadian sled as a magic portal to send her two sleuths off on historical adventures Wishinsky weaves just enough history into the adventure to give an authentic flavour to the action.This series would make a great read-aloud choice for parents or teachers, and readers will have a hard time putting the books down a very welcome addition to the historical fiction genre and provides a much-needed Canadian perspective. Highly recommended.With short chapters, a simple plot, lots of dialogue, and plenty of illustrations The story moves along quickly at just the right level for children making the transition to independent reading.It's a fascinating and welcome twist on the usual pirate adventure Readers who love facts and tidbits of historical information won't want to miss the sections at the back This series of books fills the need for simple but engaging stories that teach kids about Canada.The Canadian Flyer Adventures impart Canadian facts and history, while telling an exciting story [Readers] will enjoy these stories and learn something about Canada while doing so!easily accessible to kids who are learning to read chapter books The most vivid aspect of [Wishinsky's] story is its critical perspective on Canada's colonial history.The Canadian Flyer Adventures is a cool new historical adventure series Each title is a stand-alone, content driven historical adventure designed to inform as well as entice.the story is highly entertaining, very educational but not too challenging. Of particular interest to adults is the Canadian content - which is excellent. The fact sheets at the end of the book are an additional and welcome support to curriculum links and further reading. A terrific new series addition for all collections.Frieda Wishinsky succeeds in transporting the reader back in time with her new Canadian Flyer Adventures series. This reviewer gives this new historical time travel series 5 magical stars.Author Wishinsky touches upon geography, social studies and other cultural matters, and thoughtfully provides notes at book's end For a gentle, instructive introduction to "grown-up" chapter books, Beware, Pirates fits the bill.After a series of adventures involving pirates and a friendly Inuit boy names Minik, [Emily and Matt] learn more than they ever could have from a history textbook. Every book in this new series promises to shed light on a different chapter of Canadian history.a new chapter book designed to bring history alive in the elementary grades.Description
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- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
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Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
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- Downloadable software products
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To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
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Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Overview
This wonderful new Canadian historical adventure series combines magic and history to whisk young readers away on adventure A fun way to learn about Canada's past.Finally we have a series for young readers that entails adventure, Canadian history, male and female main characters and all at an appropriate reading level.Short chapters, simple language and a fast moving story all make this a fun adventure for young readers This book, and the others in the series, will make an excellent addition to both classroom and home libraries across Canada.What child can resist a great adventure? Add in the element of time travel and you have a sure winner on your hands! [ ] Our youngest generation can learn for themselves that Canadian history is NOT boring and have lots of fun along the way.Short chapters and black and white illustrations add to the appeal of this new series for readers in the 6 to 9 age range.a truly intriguing mixture of the fantastic and the historical and provides a unique and clever way to entertain and educate.Frieda Wishinsky uses the classic Canadian sled as a magic portal to send her two sleuths off on historical adventures Wishinsky weaves just enough history into the adventure to give an authentic flavour to the action.This series would make a great read-aloud choice for parents or teachers, and readers will have a hard time putting the books down a very welcome addition to the historical fiction genre and provides a much-needed Canadian perspective. Highly recommended.With short chapters, a simple plot, lots of dialogue, and plenty of illustrations The story moves along quickly at just the right level for children making the transition to independent reading.It's a fascinating and welcome twist on the usual pirate adventure Readers who love facts and tidbits of historical information won't want to miss the sections at the back This series of books fills the need for simple but engaging stories that teach kids about Canada.The Canadian Flyer Adventures impart Canadian facts and history, while telling an exciting story [Readers] will enjoy these stories and learn something about Canada while doing so!easily accessible to kids who are learning to read chapter books The most vivid aspect of [Wishinsky's] story is its critical perspective on Canada's colonial history.The Canadian Flyer Adventures is a cool new historical adventure series Each title is a stand-alone, content driven historical adventure designed to inform as well as entice.the story is highly entertaining, very educational but not too challenging. Of particular interest to adults is the Canadian content - which is excellent. The fact sheets at the end of the book are an additional and welcome support to curriculum links and further reading. A terrific new series addition for all collections.Frieda Wishinsky succeeds in transporting the reader back in time with her new Canadian Flyer Adventures series. This reviewer gives this new historical time travel series 5 magical stars.Author Wishinsky touches upon geography, social studies and other cultural matters, and thoughtfully provides notes at book's end For a gentle, instructive introduction to "grown-up" chapter books, Beware, Pirates fits the bill.After a series of adventures involving pirates and a friendly Inuit boy names Minik, [Emily and Matt] learn more than they ever could have from a history textbook. Every book in this new series promises to shed light on a different chapter of Canadian history.a new chapter book designed to bring history alive in the elementary grades.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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