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The big book of Canada: Exploring The Provinces And Territories
Par Christopher Moore, Janet Lunn, Bill Slavin. 2002
A coast-to-coast tour of Canada, examining the history and geography of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, filled with little-known…
facts and fascinating stories. Includes highlights of great historical moments, information about government and industries, and portraits of memorable men and women. There are also recipes for delicacies like Caribou Chilli, lists of the people who have gone over Niagara Falls, and things that people have seen in Lake Okanagan. For grades 4-7. c2002.Saskatchewan (Discover Canada)
Par Dave Margoshes. 1992
This introduction to Saskatchewan and its people covers its residents, beginning with its original native residents and later European settlement,…
the government, economy, tourism, and the arts. Also included is a section of "Facts at a glance" which highlists information from the text, such as population statistics, important dates, and important people. Junior high and older. c1992.All about Niagara Falls: fascinating facts, dramatic discoveries
Par Linda Granfield. 1988
The RCMP Musical Ride
Par Maxwell Newhouse. 2004
The thundering hooves, the skilled riders, and the dazzling pageantry of the Musical Ride have thrilled audiences young and old…
since it was first performed in 1887. The author tells the history of the Ride and the story of the spectacular black horses, their arduous training and sparkling equipment, and their Mountie riders in bright scarlet. Grades 4-7. 2004.L'Amérique du Nord
Par William Hildebrand, Ralph R Krueger, Fernand Dulude. 1977
It Seemed Like a Good Idea . . .: Canadian Feats, Facts and Flubs
Par Ted Staunton, Will Staunton. 2020
A hilarious collection of misfires, creative solutions, dumb luck — and startling victories!Where else but Canada would you find a…
town that turns its main street into a giant tubing run? Or witness a Mission Impossible-style heist where a thief drops down through the ceiling and makes off with over $120,000 worth of hockey sticks? Not to mention the slippery — or was that sticky? — bandits who stole 20,000 litres of maple syrup . . . And where else would you find an aircraft carrier made out of blocks of ice, a man building a miniature version of the entire country, or a moose giving you a carwash?It all makes perfect sense, really. Living in Canada means responding uniquely to a unique environment. And it’s our — sometimes highly questionable — ideas that makes us who we are. In an engaging, hilarious and always fascinating exploration of geography, history, wildlife, science, culture, food, art . . . and giant roadside attractions — this is our nation at its most jaw-droppingly unusual and innovative.Though we can poke fun at ourselves, readers will walk away with a sense that there is so much to celebrate about what it means to be Canadian.House of dreams: the life of L. M. Montgomery
Par Liz Rosenberg, Julie Morstad. 2018
Recounts the life of best-selling Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), best known for her series of novels that begins…
with Anne of Green Gables (DB 56114). Includes details of Montgomery's later years, from her unhappy marriage to her battle with depression. For grades 6-9. 2018Black Women Who Dared
Par Naomi M. Moyer. 2018
Inspirational stories of ten Black women and women’s collectives from Canadian and American history. Included are leaders and groundbreakers who…
were anti-slavery activists, business women, health-care activists, civic organizers and educators. Celebrate these remarkable women, some of whom you may be hearing about for the first time, and the profound impacts they've made.The smart girl's guide to privacy: practical tips for staying safe online
Par Violet Blue. 2015
Investigative journalist discusses the hidden dangers in social media, dating websites, and apps that predators use to target women. Demonstrates…
how to protect yourself from identity theft and online stalkers, how to create safe profiles and block trackers, and more. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2015America's unwritten constitution: the precedents and principles we live by
Par Akhil Reed Amar. 2012
Yale Law School professor and author of America's Constitution (DB 62200) discusses the supporting work used in deciding what is…
considered constitutional, including values, precedents, and practice. Details the history of interpretation of the Constitution and speculates on what the future holds for the document. 2012Reporter in disguise: the intrepid Vic Steinberg
Par Christine Welldon. 2012
Biography of Vic Steinberg, the pseudonym for an investigative journalist in Victorian-era Toronto, who kept her identity a mystery, dressed…
as a man, smoked cigars, and spent time in jails. Includes a glossary and a bibliography. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2013The sea wolves: living wild in the Great Bear Rainforest
Par Nicholas Read, Ian McAllister. 2010
Discusses the wolves of Canada's Pacific Coast, who are smaller than their inland cousins and can swim and catch salmon.…
Explains their social behavior, seasonal habits, and coexistence with First Nations people. Companion to The Salmon Bears (DB 71788). For grades 4-7. 2010The salmon bears: giants of the Great Bear Rainforest
Par Nicholas Read, Ian McAllister. 2010
Follows through the four seasons the grizzly, black, and spirit bears of the Great Bear Rainforest on British Columbia's central…
coast. Examines the "web of life" between bears, salmon, and all the plants and animals in the ecosystem. For grades 4-7. 2010The kids book of Canadian history (Kids Book of)
Par John Mantha, Carlotta Hacker. 2002
Overview of the people, places, and events that have shaped our neighbor to the north. Uses facts, miniprofiles, and time…
lines to trace the development of the Canadian nation. Discusses the aboriginal people, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, and modern-day multiculturalism. For grades 3-6. 2002The kids book of Canadian geography (Kids Book of)
Par Briony Penn. 2008
Explains the formation of Canada's varied ecosystems, from the coastal rain forest and the prairie to the tundra and the…
Carolinian woodlands. Discusses continental growth and shaping, climate change, and animal and human inhabitants. Uses a question-and-answer format to introduce ways to decode the landscape. For grades 3-6. 2008How I Survived: Four Nights on the Ice
Par Serapio Ittusardjuat, Matthew K. Hoddy. 2020
Yankee spy: Elizabeth Van Lew
Par Jeannette Covert Nolan. 1970
State out of the union: Arizona and the final showdown over the American dream
Par Jeff Biggers. 2012
Journalist supports the mobilization of Latino activists and others to fight anti-immigrant legislation, including the recall of SB 1070 proponent…
Russell Pearce, and student protests against the closing of the Mexican American Studies program in Tucson schoolsNo choirboy: murder, violence, and teenagers on death row
Par Susan Kuklin. 2008
Insight into capital punishment for teenage offenders in American prisons. Through interviews, chronicles the lives and self-reflections of inmates convicted…
of violent crimes and sentenced to die. Includes observations of social and racial inequalities and flaws in the justice system. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2008Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (American worker)
Par Donna Getzinger. 2009
Examines the 1911 fire that raced through a ten-story New York City building and killed 146 people. Describes the plight…
of immigrant women working on the premises, the lack of safety precautions, and heroic efforts to save lives. Discusses the tragedy in economic and political contexts. For grades 6-9. 2008