In "The Earth in Our Hands," astronaut Thomas Pesquet captures our planetโs beauty, and its fragility, from the ISS.
A powerful Earth Day reminder of what we stand to lose, and protect.
#EarthDay #ClimateAction #EarthFromSpace
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Humans are back at the Moon ๐
As Artemis II passes our closest neighbor, "Photographic Atlas of the Moon" helps you see what theyโre seeing, right from Earth. ๐
#ArtemisII #Space #Astronomy
Join Peter Cavanagh for How Birds Flyโa keynote exploring the art & science of avian flight.
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April 25 | Point Reyes
๐ pointreyesbirdingfestival.org
Thinking about building a tree house?
Start with "Tree Houses You Can Actually Build"โa practical, step-by-step guide with designs that work in real backyards.
๐ฅ See the results.
#DIYBuild #TreeHouse #BackyardProjects
On World Plankton Day: the greatest migration on Earth happens twice nightly. ๐
In "Planktonia," Erich Hoyt reveals how trillions rise from the deep, fueling ocean life and storing carbon.
Tiny drifters. Big impact.
#WorldPlanktonDay #OceanLife
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
"Stitching Science" by Lauren Wright Vartanian and Keltie Thomas shows how crafting and creativity can spark real STEM discovery one stitch at a time.
#WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS #STEM
"A Dedication to Beauty" is a love letter to craftsmanship and preservation.
Through 26 restorations, Mel Shakespeare honors the traditions, materials, and skills that shaped historic homes across Canada and New England.
#HistoricHomes #OldHouses #DesignBooks
"Holocaust Hero" honours Rudolf Vrba, whose eyewitness report after escaping Auschwitz helped save an estimated 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
Telling the truth mattered then. It still does.
#NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #TruthMatters
"Unusual and unexpected stories and facts."
Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author Bill Laws & @fireflybooks.bsky.social!
Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe
300+ images. One powerful story of balance, survival, and coexistence.
"Predators of North America" by wildlife photographer Dave Taylor.
#PredatorsOfNorthAmerica
๐ค๐ World Elvis Day ๐๐ค
"Elvis Remembered" features intimate interviews with 11 people from Elvis Presleyโs inner circleโfrom Ed Bonja to Joe Espositoโplus rare photos and memorabilia.
A must for every Elvis fan. ๐๐ธ
#WorldElvisDay #ElvisRemembered #ElvisPresley
It's #BirdDay & #CanLit! 'The Language of Birds' by @jelappano.bsky.social & Zach Manbeck & 'Birds Life Size: Up Close and Personal with 47 Bird Species' by Chris Earley! ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฆโโฌ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆค
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#IndieBookstoreCA #ShopSmall @fireflybooks.bsky.social
#BookReview: Holocaust Hero: The Life and Times of Rudolf Vrba by Alan Twigg โThus, the book will be largely a revelation for some and, for those who have encountered contradictory claims about Vrboโs heroism, may well be a turning pointโ
@fireflybooks.bsky.social
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๐ Still thinking about this weekendโs supermoon?
"Photographic Atlas of the Moon" turns lunar curiosity into confidence, combining stunning photography with clear, jargon-free science. Perfect timing as we look ahead to a new era of Moon exploration.
#Supermoon #MoonLovers #AstronomyBooks
A meaningful gift for history readers: "World War II Aerial Combat 1937โ1945" combines rare photography and expert insight to explore WWII air warfare, including the overlooked air forces often left out.
#WWIIHistory #AviationHistory #HistoryBooks #GiftBook #MilitaryHistory
Once rarer than diamonds, pearls have shaped history and style. โจ
A beautifully illustrated guide to their origins, value, rare types, and jewelry.
#JewelryBooks #Gemology #GiftIdeas #LuxuryHistory #Bookstagram #FineJewelry
Clement C. Mooreโs classic comes to life in this stunning edition, illustrated with intricate FIMO clay artwork by Kim Fernandes. A keepsake treasure for every family to enjoy year after year. ๐โค๏ธ
#TheNightBeforeChristmas #HolidayBooks #ChristmasTraditions
"Webbโs Cosmos" is the most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope, packed with new images and insight from astronomer Marcin Sawicki. ๐๐
#JWST #WebbsCosmos #Astronomy #SpaceExploration
Holiday gift for the football obsessive in your life? Consider it done. ๐โจ
"NFL Moments" is packed with iconic photos, unforgettable plays, and the legends who defined the game. A century of football history in one stunning volume.
#NFL #FootballHistory #HolidayGiftGuide
๐ The new NBA season starts Oct 21โwhoโs ready for the next era of superstars?
Read "Basketball Now!" by Michael Grange.
Grab your copy today!
#NBASeason #Hoops #BookLaunch #InsideNBA #BasketballFans #NBA
๐ชธ Celebrate #WorldOctopusDay with "Planktonia" by @erichhoyt.bsky.socialโan underwater journey through the oceanโs nightly migration, where plankton, squid, and octopus drift and dazzle in the dark. ๐
#MarineLife #DeepSea #FireflyBooks
๐๐ Happy Book Birthday to Love You Forever! ๐
Robert Munschโs classic continues to comfort and connect generations of readers.
#LoveYouForever #BookBirthday
๐ฟ Two new Gumboot Kids Nature Mysteries!
โจ "The Case of the Tagalong Twin"โScout & Daisy discover the science of shadows.
โจ "The Case of the Buried Treasure"โa garden surprise teaches the life cycle of bulbs.
Mindful mysteries for curious kids!
โจ Congrats to Alan Twigg, recipient of the Order of BC!
His book "Holocaust Hero" tells the story of Rudolf Vrba, the Auschwitz escapee whose report helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
๐ In stores now.
#HolocaustHistory #RudolfVrba #HolocaustHero #AlanTwigg
Book cover of The Case of the Tagalong Twin: A Gumboot Kids Nature Mystery by Eric Hogan and Tara Hungerford. It depicts two felted mice wearing gumboots in the forest. A magnifying glass titled Learn About shows shadows.
Illustration shows the two felted mice on a sidewalk looking at their shadows.
Kids will know TV series re Gumboot Kids but there are also #picturebooks based on these adorable, felted mice that teach early #STEM concepts. Latest is THE CASE OF THE TAGALONG TWIN from Eric Hogan & Tara Hungerford ( @fireflybooks.bsky.social) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...
๐ฌ๐ Back to school, but make it stitched! Stitching Science brings physics, biology, astronomy & more to life with stunning textile art + lively text. From atoms to black holes, this STEAM book inspires curiosity in every age. ๐งตโจ #BackToSchool #STEM
Book cover of Birds Life Size: Up Close and Personal with 47 Bird Species by Chris Earley shows head of a Bald Eagle, a Northern Cardinal, an Elf Owl and a Calliope Hummingbird
I think kids will love learning about birds especially w the life-size photos of the birds or portions of them. Fascinating upcoming (Sept 15) #NF book BIRDS LIFE SIZE by Chris Earley @fireflybooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/bird... ๐๐ป๐
๐ปโ๏ธ Win the trip of a lifetime! Worldwide Quest & @OntarioNature are giving away an expedition for 2 to Churchill, Manitobaโthe polar bear capital of the world. Prize includes a book from @FireflyBooks!
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#Giveaway
Woot! Got my advances! New title but same great content. Use it to plan for your 2026 night sky planning! @fireflybooks.bsky.social
Saddened by the passing of Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who guided Secretariat to the Triple Crown. His courage and legacy will never be forgotten.