Canadian History & Geography

Books for Active Minds

Free Catalogue2014-2016

Across CA in Picture Books Bundle ~ $75.00 Save $3.00 (143)

Children can learn Canadian identity at the earliest age! Share Canadian landscape, culture and an emotional connection through picture books they will come back to again and again. Can be purchased individually. P is for Puffin (East Coast) ~ See 60-foot icebergs, 22 varieties of whales and more in this beautiful picture book about Canada’s most easterly province. $19.99, hc, colour, 32 pages, Ages 5-12 Mountain Alphabet (The West) ~ A lavishly illustrated presentation of snowcapped peaks, emerald lakes, tall pines and a range of birds and animals that will fill readers of all ages with wonder. $9.99, sc, colour, 32 pages, Ages 5-9 Sled Dog for Moshi (The North) ~ Moshi, a young Inuit child, longs for a pet dog, but when she is saved in a whiteout by her father’s lead dog, she decides she would rather have a sled dog. $9.99, sc, colour, 32 pages, 5-9 A Team Like No Other (The Mountains)~Children will never forget the ruggedness of the western mountains when they have a near mishap with Stephen and his dog sled. When the dog leader saves him, that’s A Team Like No Other.$9.99, sc, colour, 40 pages, Ages 5-12Tiger’s New Cowboy Boots (Foothills, prairie) ~ Get the feel for the adventure, camaraderie, and dirty hard work that goes into a modern-day cattle drive. $9.99, sc, colour, 32 pages, Ages 5-9 If You’re Not From the Prairie (Prairie) ~ Remember the power of the wind, the sweep of the sky, and adventures on a cold prairie night through beautiful prose and paintings. $9.99, sc, colour, 32 pages, Ages 5-9At Grandpa’s Sugar Bush (Great Lakes Lowlands) ~ From tapping trees to boiling the sap, a grandpa & young boy work side by side in the woods. $6.99, sc, colour, 32 pages, Ages 5-9

Canadian Social Studies - Early ElementaryCanada, My Country by Donna Ward

This easy to use, read-aloud text is a delight for both students and teacher. Lessons require minimal preparation but are packed with content, games and activities. Students will grasp the basics in Canadian geography, both physical and political. Chapters on national symbols, government and Canadian freedoms provide the ground-work for future study. Each lesson includes a reproducible activity worksheet. Children love to search for Bucky the Beaver hiding somewhere on each page. This program is a favourite of many parents and teachers across Canada. Digital worksheets and answer key available $27.99, softcover, b&w illustrations, 75 pages Ages 6-10 Ebook (PDF) $24.99 from websiteThe bundles below will enhance this program. Books can also be purchased separately or in bundles.

CA Biography Bundle ~ $397 Books, Save $3 (111)35 Interesting biographies geared for 5-9 year olds by master storyteller, Maxine Trottier. Includes 7 books each with 5 biographies in topics such as Canadian Inventors, Canadian Pioneers, Canadian Leaders, Canadian He-roes, Canadian Artists, Canadian Explorers. Each book: $5.99 sc, colour, 48 pages, Ages 5-9

CA Animal Bundle ~ $45 (121)

6 books, Save $3 Beautiful full colour photos and description of Cana-da’s wild animals in various regions. Perfect to include with Canada, My Country. See website to view inside books.Each book: $7.99, sc, colour, 48 pages, Ages 5-9See inside books on website

CA Provinces Bundle ~ $98 13 Books, Save $6 (131)

Beautiful photos and text in each of these fullcolour books for early grades. These will be resourcebooks for many years as your children thrill to the photos of the landscape, resources, culture and history in each of the 13 provinces and territories.

See the website to view inside the books.Each book: $6.99, sc, colour, 48 pages, Ages 5-9

Social Studies All Inclusive Bundle ~ $320.....33 items.....Save $13 (190)

The full shebang. Take a virtual trip across Canada with books you’ll come back to again and again! CA Social Studies Bundle; CA Animal Bundle; CA Provinces Bundle; Across Canada in Picture Books Bundle;PN Geography of Canada Game (See website for details.)

CA Social Studies Bundle ~ $88 (170) Save $4

Canada, My Country curriculum guide along with these products for a well rounded program.Canada by Tanya Lloyd Full page photos show Canadian landscape in full colour. This portrait of the diversity of Canada’s geography is a perfect for Unit II, Canadian Geography $19.99, hc, colour photos, 70 pages Scholastic Children’s Atlas of CanadaA beginner’s atlas with a topographical and political map of each province & territory in 2, two-page spreads each. Must-have! $19.99, hc, colour, 64 pages, Ages 5-9

Canada Map-Unique MediaThis hand-painted map shows the physical landscape in fascinating detail with mountains, rivers, and roads. Fold out to poster. $6.99

Our Canadian Flag A captivating book full of interesting stories and pictures about Cana-da’s flag. $6.99, sc, 32 pages, Ages 5-12 Terry Fox, A Story of Hope The first authorized biography ever written specifically for young readers. Dozens of colour photographs -- many from the fami-ly’s own collection. $9.99, sc, colour, 40 pages, Ages 6-9

In Canadian Money, simple concepts about the use of currency are explored -- from early days of bartering to today’s Royal Canadian Mint coins and Bank of Canada notes. $6.99, sc, colour, 32 pages, Ages 6-9

Canada from Above: A Photo JourneyThese breathtaking images are in full-colour and include an old-growth forest in B.C., the Manicouagan crater in Quebec, Fort Prince of Wales in Manitoba, the Horseshoe Falls in Ontario, a beluga migration in Nunavut - and many more! Every province and territory is represented, and each photo is enhanced by fascinating background information. $6.99, sc, colour, 32 pages, Ages152 6 and up.

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Scholastic Children’s Atlas of Canada A beginner’s atlas with a topographical and political map of each province & territory in 2, two-page spreads each. Must-have! $19.99, hdc, colour, 64 pages, Ages 5-9

Student Bible Atlas This richly illustrated and informative guidebook gives students an intro-duction to the books of the Bible and shows what it was like to live during biblical times. $12.99, colour, 32 pages, Ages 8 and up Canada Map - Unique Media~Hand-painted in detail with mountains, rivers, and cities. Excellent companion to any geo-graphic study. $6.99, folds out to poster World Map - Unique Media~Hand-painted physical land-scape in fascinating detail. $6.99 each $6.99, folds out to poster Michael Mitchell’s Canada is for Kids Big Canadian Music Book A treasure of Canadian music with 40 songs. $19.99, sc, 59 pages Canada is for Kids CDs Each $14.99 Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Listen to samples on our website.

Comment: I attended your session at the BCHSA homeschool convention in Abbotsford in June and left with such a passion and excitement for getting our kids more deeply into Canadian history and content, it was so inspiring. T hank you for taking the time to come out. T he boys are very excited to get going. Your suggested layout for the multigrade year format is very much appreciated. Kirsten

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Kids Book of Canadian ImmigrationPeople from more than 200 cultures now call Canada home — and each one has a fascinating story to tell. Many of their stories, past and present, and their amazing contributions to this country are told in the colourful “Kids Can Press” style. $19.99 hdc, colour, 48 pp. Ages 8-16

Kids Book of the Far North In fact, the Far North is a beautiful but fragile world populated by many different plants, animals and people. This book is about the top of the world -- a region shared by eight countries. Inside you’ll find amazing facts and fascinating stories, as well as ecological alerts$14.99, sc, colour, 48 pp. Ages 8-16

Ticket to Curlew (1915) Sam & his father arrive in Curlew, AB, to build a new home in the flat, lonely prairie. Sam discovers that the new land can be both awesome and frightening. $9.99, sc, 144 pages, Ages 8-12

Wings to Fly (1918) In the sequel to Ticket to Curlew, Josie, Sam’s sister, finds her own wings. The rigors of prairie life are made real as the story evokes a picture of society on the edge of reform. Highly recom-mended. $9.99, sc, 168 pages, Ages 8-12

Pit Pony (Early 1900s) If Willie wishes he could go to Sable Island, NS, and ride free on the back of a wild horse. Instead, Willie has to go to work in the coal mines. $9.99, sc, 136 pages, Ages 8-12 Pit Pony DVD A heartwarming family story suitable for all ages-based on the book. $12.99, DVD, Ages 8-12 and up

Outline Maps of Canada: Grades 1-3 Young students will learn to recognize the shape of Canada; locate Canada in North America and the world; recognize and locate Can-ada’s provinces, territories and capital cities and more with the use of maps. Reproducible. $14.99, b&w, sc, 149 pages Outline Maps of Canada: Grades 4-8 Various maps will help students discover landforms, rivers, lakes and locations in each province or territory. Very useful reproducible set to include with other studies or use independently. $14.99, b&w, sc, 64 pages Professor Noggins Educational Card Games by popular request. Makes learning fun! $9.99, Ages 7-Adult, 2-8 players • PN Countries of the World • PN Countries of the World 2 • PN History of Cana- da • PN Geography of Canada

Canadian Geography - Middle and Upper ElementaryGeography, Province to Province by Donna Ward

Travel from B.C. to Nunuvut in 58 self-guided lessons. This is a complete curriculum where students explore provin-cial maps, demographics, and provincial symbols. Lessons also cover topics such as forestry, the oil industry, farming, multiculturalism, manufacturing, fishing, tour-ism and mining. Interesting educational trivia keeps the students reading. Answer key included. Suggested extra resources help students and teachers capture the spirit of the people and the land on this delightful trek across Canada. Text suitable for middle to upper elementary. $36.99, softcover, full colour, 130 pages Ages 9-14 Digital worksheets and answer key now available with this revision.

Canadian Geography Bundle ~ $65. . . . .Save $5 Geography, Province to Province Curriculum Guide Collins Canadian Student Atlas A uniquely Canadian world atlas with the large map art including individual prov-ince pages along with world atlas pages. $12.99 pbk., colour, 96 pages.

Wow CanadaA bright, information-packed book that follows a young family touring Canada from coast to coast, with real eye appeal for the pre-teen set (their parents will want to read it, too). Narrated from the backseat by 12-year-old Guy, he wants the trip to be fun, not just educational. $19.99 pbk, colour, 160 pages, Ages 8-14

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Native Studies - Middle Elementary, useful with all gradesCanada’s Natives Long Ago by Donna Ward

The ingenuity of Canada’s native people will fascinate your students. This 130 page manual, with 8 maps and 40 illustrations, provides a complete understanding of the lifestyles of the seven cultural groups. As you use the extra resources listed, the students will get caught in the excitment of the stories and explore beyond the curriculum. The resource lists aid teachers in quick planning. Each unit includes a story, valuable information, an activity and a reproducible workpage. Also included are reproducible project pictures of the 7 cultural shelters, food types and modes of transportation. This guide can be used as a student text or teacher resource manual. Includes project assignments for each lesson. Text is for middle grades, but can be used with all ages. $29.99, softcover, b&w illustrations, 100 pages Ages 8-14

First Nations Picture Book Set ~ $65 ~ Save $4 Delta is My Home (NWT)Tom describes his home and how his people live off the land in the Mackenzie Delta. $16.99, hc, 25 pages, Ages 5-12Sky Sisters ( Two Ojibway sisters set off across the frozen north country to see the SkySpirits’ midnight dance. $6.99, sc, 32 pages, Ages 5-9T is for Territories (all Territories)Inuit writer, Micael Kusugak, showcases the riches of the territo-ries. $19.99, hc, 40 pages, Ages 5-12Secret of the Dance (West Coast)A true tale by aboriginal elder Alfred Scow of a delightful childhood memory and aboriginal tradition carried down through the years. $9.99, sc, 30 pages, Ages 5-9Hidden Buffalo (prairies)Original paintings by Cree artist Michael Lonechild capture the colorful palette of the prairie landscape and the rich detail of Cree life in the late1800s. $11.99, sc, 48 pages, Ages 5-9

Canada’s Natives Bundle ~ $90... 7 books ......Save $6Canada’s Natives Long Ago and six books from the Native Nations of North America series are a good combination for study. The resource books are fully cross referenced in Canada’s Natives Long Ago. Titles include:Native Homes; Life in the Far North; Life in a Longhouse Village; Life in an Anishinabe Camp; Life in a Plains Camp; Nations of the Northwest Coast. Order separately or at a bundle savings in the Natives Bundle. Look inside the books on our website. Each: $10.99 sc, 32 pages, Ages 8-14

Aboriginal Novel Bundle ~ $38 ~ Save $4.00

The final days of the Beothuks comes to life in this novel of the early days of colonization in Canada. A young boy’s friendship with a native lad sets the drama. $7.99, sc, 114 pages, Ages 10-14 Indian Captive (Great Lakes)Thrill to the true story of 12 yr. old Mary Jemison, who was captured and raised by the Seneca. Catch an exceptionally vivid portrait of the life of the Eastern Woodland Farming tribes. $8.99, sc, 298 pages, 8-12 Sioux Winter (Prairie) Jamie and Kate Bains are summoned on a dangerous mission to help their friend, Black Eagle, whose mother is a prisoner of the Sioux. One of the Bains series books. $9.99, sc, 141 pages, Ages 8-12 With the Indians in the Rockies (Mountains) Can the boys survive the winter in the Rockies? Classic of 1912 by a man who lived with the Indians before 1900. $6.99, sc, 136 pages, Ages 10-14Julie & the Wolves ( Arctic) With food and time running out, Julie survives by copying the ways of a pack of wolves. $7.99, sc, 201 pages, 8-12

Julie (Sequel to Julie of the Wolves)Julie knows that, like her father, she must find a way to reconcile the old ways with the new, but how will she do that without putting her beloved wolves in danger? $6.99, sc, 201 pages, 8-12Lost in the Barrens Awasin, a Cree boy, and Jamie set out on an adventure in the Canadian Arctic that proves long and dangerous. $9.99, sc, 256 pages, 10&up

Canada’s Natives All Inclusive Bundle ~ $255~ Save $15

Boxed set with 24 books for multigradesBooks can be ordered separately.

Canada’s Natives Bundle 7 books, see above

Aboriginal Novel Bundle 5 books, see left panel.

First Nations Picture Book Set 5 books, see left panel.

Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada The detailed illustrations based on museum artefacts, written records of long ago and contemporary scholarship bring the tra-ditional ways to life for young readers. $14.99, sc, full colour, 48 pages, Ages 8-12

Sign of the Beaver Until his father returns to the cabin they have built, Matt has to sur-vive on his own. With the help of an Native American, Matt learns the ways of the wilderness. $9.99, sc, 135 pages, Ages 8-12

Make it Work! Native AmericansRelive native life through authentic crafts and dioramas. Photos, diagrams and step-by-step instructions make it easy! Captivating! This is a favourite available only with this bundle while quantities last. $10.99, sc, colour, 64 pages, Ages 9-14

Easy-to-Make Plains Indians Teepee Village - Imaginative educa-tional model has five teepees, 20 cut-out “action” figures. Printed in full colour on both sides of card. Scissors required. 8.50, sc, 6 pages, Ages 8-14

Teepee Village Sticker PictureCreate a realistic scene of traditional Indian life with the help of 34 full-color sticker images depicting decorated teepees, hunters on horseback, tribe members gathering food, and much more. Reusable stickers

Dover LITTLE ACTIVITY Books ~ Pocket size activity books Indian Village Sticker Activity Book $2.50Native American Mazes $2.50

Amazing Stories - $9.99 each, sc, 128 pages, Ages 10& up The Last of the Beothuk - The arrival of the Europeans in the east coast changed the life of the Beothuk nation forever. Tecumseh - A biography the legendary Shawnee warrior, a hero of the War of 1812.

See many more in the Amazing Stories series on our website.

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Africa Resources Book Bundle ~ $88.00...Save $11..(Africa, A Land of Hope not included)

Africa, A Land of Hope Curriculum Guide

Ryan and Jimmy & the Well That Brought Them TogetherRyan Hreljac was 6 yrs. old when he heard about the lack of water in Africa. His persistence to raise money for a well in Africa set off a chain of events that led to unusual success. Jimmy, a young orphan from Uganda is changed forever by his link to Ryan and Ryan’s well. $18.99, 56 pages, hc, Ages 8-14

52 Days by Camel: My Sahara AdventureA lifelong fascination with the desert led Lawrie Raskin to undertake a remarkable trek across the Sahara to the fabled city of Timbuktu. He chronicles his journey to the ancient city – and beyond. $14.99, 88 pages, sc, colour, Ages 8-14 Journey to Jo’Burg Mma works in Johannesburg, far from the village Naledi and her brother call home. When their baby sister becomes sick they know they must find Mma and bring her back. When they reach the city they understand the dangers and the painful struggle for freedom. $6.50, 95 pages, pbk, 8-12

Listening for LionsWhen the flu strikes down Rachel’s missionary parents she is left prey to wicked neighbors. Entangled in a criminal scheme Rachel must be like the lion, patient & strong, waiting to find her way home. A heartwarming story which reinforces honesty and unselfishness. $7.99, 204 pages, sc, Ages 8-12

Facing the LionThe true story of a Maasai boy growing up on the African savanna.Readers share Lekuton’s first encounter with a lion, the epitome of bravery in the warrior tradition, along with many other adventures in the life of a boy of the savanna. $8.99, 127 pages, sc, Ages 9-12 David Livingstone: Africa’s TrailblazerBraving danger and hardship, David Livingstone crisscrossed vast uncharted regions of Africa to open new frontiers and spread the message of the gospel to all who would listen (1813-1873). $10.99, 208 pages, sc, 8-12

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Africa, A Land of Hope by Donna Ward

Experience Africa just like you were there! Discover the land, history, and the fascinating people in five main geograph-ical regions. Studies include topics such as: biomes, wildlife, ancient kingdoms, missionaries, explorers, economics and more. Reproducible maps and notebook outlines help students research country facts, animal facts, and notable people. The study also examines affluence and poverty, water purification, stewardship and more as your children learn about sustainable development. This resource brings Africa to life with the virtual travel component—the DVD—as students follow along on an African visit. Your children’s hearts will be warmed and their sensitivity heightened as they explore Africa, a land of hope!

The DVD includes 10 Episodes wih topics such as “Hope in a Slum”; “Growing up by Lake Victoria”; “Children and AIDS”; “A New Generation of Leaders” etc. Book & DVD - $20.00, soft cover, colour, 64 pages, Ages 8-14

Africa History & Geography for All Grades

Africa–National Geographic, 5 DVD Set An eight-part series captures the spirit of the land & people of this extraordinary continent. It is divided into four segments, plus a bonus: Savanna and Deserts, Rainforest and Mountains, Sahel and Great Lakes, and Coast and Southern Africa. High-ly recommended with Africa: A Land of Hope. $59.99, 5 DVDs with Eight Episodes, 540 minutes

African Plains Sticker PictureCreate a scene from an African Savanna with reusable

stickers. $6.50

African Plains Coloring Book - 41 realistic scenes to colour with descriptions of a variety of wild animals in their natural

habitats. $5.99

When Helping HurtsChurches and individual Christians typically have faulty assumptions about the causes of poverty, resulting in the use of strategies that can cause harm to poor people and themselves. $16.99, 208 pages, sc, Ages 12 +

10 Days in Africa -You have 10 DAYS IN AFRICA – touring by plane, car, and on foot. Chart your course and learn all the

countries as you do it. $27.99, 8-adult

See also: Americas, Asia, Europe, USA

Comment:: Thank you Donna, for the difference you have made in my life and as a result, the life of my children. All the work you’ve put into your material has made history come alive for my family. Zonya

David Livingstone: Africa’s TrailblazerBraving danger and hardship, David Livingstone crisscrossed vast uncharted regions of Africa to open new frontiers and spread the message of the gospel to all who would listen (1813-1873). $10.99, 208 pages, sc, 8-12 Mary Slessor: Forward into CalabarWhile many missionaries died within months, this fiery mill worker from Scot-land labored in love among the unreached tribes of Africa’s Calabar region for thirty-nine years (1848-1915). $10.99, 208 pages, sc, 8-12

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier An extraordinary and mesmerizing account. The author fled attacking rebels and at thirteen, was picked up by the gov-ernment army. At sixteen, he was removed from fighting and began to learn how to forgive himself, to regain his humanity, and, finally, to heal. $14.00, 240 pages, sc, Ages 14 +

Cry, The Beloved CountryThe most famous novel in South Africa’s history(1948). A deeply moving story of a Zulu Christian pastor and his son against the background of racial injustice. It is a classic work of love & hope, courage & endurance, born of the dignity of man. A must-read classic! $18.99, 320 pages, sc, Ages 14 +

Cry, The Beloved Country now available in audio CD. Unabridged. $18.99

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Canadian History - Middle Elementary, useful with all gradesCourage and Conquest: Discovering Canadian History by Donna WardThirty lessons cover all the major events in the settlement of Canada from Vikings to Confederation, as well as the beginnings of each province/territory. Interesting resources are cross-referenced with the appropriate lessons allowing the teacher to add valuable information with minimal prep. Corresponding videos from Canada, A People’s History also cross-referenced with each lesson.Capture the imagination with the 50 historical fiction titles listed. All the information is included for a basic program or use as a unit study resource with suggestions for further study. Each lesson includes suggested extra reading, text, a repro-ducible workpage, and time-line pictures. Text suits Grade 3-6, but resources and study suggestions can be used up to Grade 8. $27.99, softcover, b&w illustrations, 75 pages Ages 8-12Books from bundles below can also be purchased separately.

CA History All Inclusive Bundle ~ $398.....26 items.....Save $18 (266)This is the full banquet for hours of discovery! Courage & Conquest; Canada: A People’s History DVDs Set 1, 2, & 3; Discovering Canada (11 books);Kids Book of History; Kids Book of Railway; Gold Rush Fever; Professor Noggins Canadian History Game, Novels: Broken Blade, Bully Boys, Escape, Jason’s Gold, King’s Daughter, Madeleine Takes Command, Question of Loyalty

Discovering Canada Bundle (11 books) $138 Save $7Exciting topical stories cover the main characters and events in Canadian history. Projects, games, crosswords and more. Cross-referenced with Courage and Conquest: Discovering Canadian History, these are always favourites!1. Native People, 2. The Vikings, 3. The Fur Traders, 4. New France, 5. The Rebels, 6. The Loyal Refugees, 7. The Defenders (1812), 8. The Railway, 9. Black Heritage, 10. The Great War, 11. Mounties

$12.99-$14.99, sc, b&w, 90 pages, Ages 8-14 Can be ordered separately.

Prime Ministers of Canada Songs (CD and Book) Sing about our Prime Ministers. Ten catchy songs in the style of each historical period. Lyrics book included. $17.99, CD & Book, Ages 8-12

Discovering Canada’s Government Text explains the electoral process, different aspects of government, the Cana-dian legal system, and citizenship. $32.99, colour, sc, 80 pages, Ages 9-12

Who Runs This Country AnywayAn easy-to-read, information-packed book, where a comical duo guide readers through Canada’s electoral and governing process. $9.99, b&w, sc, 40 pages, 8-12

John A: Birth of a Country is a political thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Highly Recommended. $16.99, DVD, 90 minutes, 12 and up.

Prime Ministers Notebook (downloadable PDF) Discover the Primie Ministers and find out what it takes to become a great leader. This notebook is a record of work completed and reference for the future. $4.99, loose leaf, 27 pages, Ages 8-14 The Mystery of the Moonlight Murder: An Early Adventure of John Diefenbaker - 12-year-old Diefenbaker and his brother are nearby when their neighbour is killed. When a family friend is wrongfully arrested time is running out. $12.99, b&w, sc, 244 pages, 10 and up Showdown At Border Town: An Early Adventure of Paul Martin - Tom Whitehawk disappears in 1950, and 12-year-old Paul Martin and friends risk their lives to discover the truth. $12.99, b&w, sc, 230 pages, 10 and up The Legends of Lake on the Mountain: An Early Adventure of John A. Macdonald - A humpback lake serpent is seen in the mysterious Lake on the Mountain. Does John have what it takes to confront some-thing he can’t see clearly? $12.99, b&w, sc, 216 pages, 10 and up The Legends of Lake on the Mountain Novel Study - Students will devel-op an appreciation of a much larger picture of the life and times of John A. Macdonald. $14.99, b&w, digital download, 54 pages, 10 and up

Canada: A People’s History DVDs $130...4 sets....Save $10As “docudramas” Canada: A People’s History is excellently produced. Real-life drama is interspersed with narration and character monologues. All monologues are taken from primary source documents: writings, letters and diaries. Each 2-hour episode is broken into numerous 15-20 minute segments. DVDs (Set I & II) work well with Courage and Conquest: Discovering Canadian History. DVDs (Set III & IV) correspond with Canada in the 20th Century High School Course. Costumes, sets, and characters are extremely authentic. This series is highly recommended! 120 minutes per set ~ $34.99 per set for home use or $130 for all four. Save $10.00 Set 1: Explorers, Traders, Loyalists, War of 1812 Set 2: Canada West, 1837 Rebellions, Confederation Set 3: Northwest Rebellion, Railway, Depression, WWI Set 4: WWII, Baby Boom, Flag, Expo, FLQ

Courage & Conquest Bundle ~ $98.....7 items....Save $10 (251)

Courage & Conquest: Discovering Canadian History - curriculum guide The Kids Book of Canadian History Cross-referenced throughout Courage& Conquest the Kids Book of Canadian History has captivating full colour pictures. $14.99, sc, colour, 72 pp. Kids Book of Canada’s Railway Real-life adventures and disasters during the building of Canada’s railway. Beautiful illustrations! $14.99, sc, colour, 48 pp. Ages 8-14 Historical Fiction:Madeleine Takes Command (New France) ; Flight (Loyalists); A River Apart (War of 1812); A Question of Loyalty (1837 Rebellion)

Kids Book of Black Canadian History - Discover the inspiring stories and events of a people who fought oppression and gained a place to call their own. $19.99, hc, colour, 48 pp. Ages 8-14 Kids Book of Great Canadian Women - Meet outstanding women of determination & character. $19.99, hc, colour, 48 pp. Ages 8-14

Kids Book of Great Canadians - Discover some outstanding Canadi-ans and be proud! $14.99, sc, colour, 48 pp. Ages 8-14

Kids Book of Canadian Exploration~ Wonderful illustrations in this book about explorers. $14.99, sc, colour, 48 pp. Ages 8-14

Factory Girl~At a dingy, overcrowded garment factory, Emily stands for 11 hours clipping threads. Emily must decide where her loyalties lie. 16.99, sc, 2 colour, 136 pages, 8-14

Gold Rush Fever~A Story of the Klondike, 1898Two boys do not suspect the harsh realities of the Yukon: blinding snowstorms, raging rapids, backbreaking work and bitter disappointment. $15.99, sc, 2 colour, 160 pages, 8-14

A Pioneer Sample~Follow the Robertson family through a pioneer year with stories, activities and pictures.. $16.99, sc, 2 colour, 120 pages, Ages 8-14 Adventures with the Vikings Adventures with the Vikings mixes fact and fiction for fast, funny and fascinating romps through the past in a contemporary com-ic-book look. $9.99, sc, full colour, 48 pages, 6-12

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Irish Chain (1917) Two ships explode in Halifax’s harbour, resulting in a horrific human tragedy. Grief-stricken Rose draws on the stories stitched into the Irish Chain quilt to find courage. $7.99, sc, 244 pages, Ages 8-12

My Story: Viking Blood: Tor Scaldbane, Scandinavia, 1008After being injured in a raid, Tor Scaldbane is devastated at losing his chance to be a legendary Viking warrior.$6.99, sc, 184 pages, Ages 8-12Circle of Silver Chronicles (1760-1812) This series chronicles the adventures of John MacNeil and his family through Pontiac’s rebellion (A Circle of Silver), the turbulent months before the American Revolution (By the Standing Stone), and the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 (Under a Shooting Star). $9.99 each, sc, 220 pages, Ages 10-14The King’s Daughter (1672)In 17th-century Quebec a young bride becomes the wife of a trapper. A story full of courage, adventure and love. $9.99, sc, 230 pages, Ages 8-16 Madeleine Takes Command (1690)Madeleine de Vercheres takes up arms in defense of family, country, and faith against the Iroquois. Based on a true account. $16.99, sc, 202 pages, Ages 8-16Flight from the Fortress (1713)A French boy comes to Fort Louisbourg looking for his English father, who is a spy. He meets a young girl caring for two infants. They decide to flee the fortress.$12.99, sc, 156 pages, Ages 8-12 Escape: Adventures of a Loyalist Family (1789) Young Ned Seaman tells this lively tale of his family’’s perilous journey. Escape may be fiction, but Martha & Caleb Seaman and their children actually existed and escaped. $11.99, sc, 188 pages, Ages 8-12 The Hungry Year (1787) Kate’s father doesn’t return after a hunting trip. Can she keep her twin brothers alive and safe in these hard times? $9.99, sc, 201 pages, Ages 8-12 The Perilous Year (1790)Sequel to The Hungry Year. The twins’ new stepmother brings more adventures than the boys dreamed possible in this backwoods Loyal-ist story. $11.99, sc, 197 pages, Ages 8-12Flight (1785) George heads through the wilderness, crossing enemy lines, in search of his family...Flight is the story of one United Empire Loyalist family’s harrowing escape from enemy forces. $9.99, sc, 293 pages, Ages 8-12Meyer’s Creek (1786) In this continuation of the Meyers family saga that began with the author’s first novel, Flight, Mary must come to terms with danger, the survival of her family, and love. $6.99, sc, 293 pages, Ages 8-12 Meyer’s Rebellion (1837) Fifteen-year-old John Meyers is the young-est of the Meyers boys, with a lot to live up to. When a routine trip to Toronto turns ugly, John doesn’t hesitate to jump in. He finds himself embroiled in a real-life battle, under the leadership of William Lyon Mackenzie in the 1837 Rebellion. $12.99, sc, 225 pages, Ages 8-12The Broken Blade (1800) - Treacherous waters, aching hands, and the men’s teasing doesn’t daunt Pierre as the youngest voyageur. $7.99, sc, 162 pages, Ages 8-12Wintering (1800) Sequel to The Broken Blade After two summers on the water, is Pierre tough enough to face a Northwoods winter at the trade? $7.99, sc, 162 pages, Ages 8-12NEW Brothers at War(1811) As tensions heat up between the U.S. and Canada before the War of 1812, Jacob discovers that there are many kinds of loyalty. $7.99 sc, 203 pages, Ages 8-12Bully Boys (1812) Tom joins the Bully Boys in outwitting the Americans in the Niagara area in the War of 1812. Kids can’t put it down! $8.99 sc, 240 pages, Ages 8-12A River Apart (1812) Will Jamie and Jared be able to avoid face-to-face confrontation? How will Jamie deal with his growing feelings for Leah when they are trapped on opposite sides of the war? $10.99, sc, 192 pages, Ages 8-14Schooner’s Revenge (1813) Ben helps in an impossibly daring plan to outwit the Americans and deliver supplies to Fort Mackinac—before its inhabitants die from starvation. $14.99, sc, 192 pages, Ages 8-14Question of Loyalty (1837) Finding the wounded rebel in the barn was just the beginning of Deborah’s troubles. A gripping story of divid-ed loyalty in the 1837 Rebellion. $5.99, sc, 184 pages, Ages 8-14Elijah of Buxton (1850) Elijah is the first free born child in Buxton, ON. He joins Mr. Leroy on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of a swindler and discovers firsthand the horrors of the life his parents have fled, a life from which he’ll always be free. $8.99, sc, 368 pages, Ages 10-12Crossing to Freedom (1857) While Solomon works hard and begins to experience some newfound freedoms, he faces discrimination and seg-regation and lives with the ongoing fear of being caught by slavecatchers and dragged back to the South.$8.99, sc, 240 pages, Ages 8-12Jason’s Gold (1897) Exciting adventure on the Klondike goldfields. Jason and his dog face moose, bears, and the terrors of the winter in this survival story. $8.99, sc, 240 pages, Ages 10-14 Down the Yukon (sequel to Jason’s Gold) (1899) Will Jason and Jamie make it to Alaska, despite the hazards of the Yukon River, two danger-ous rivals, and the terrors of the open sea? 8.99, sc, 208 pages, Ages 10-14

Historical Fiction (listed chronologically)

Bains Series by Bill Freeman (1850s)$9.99 each, sc, 160-220 pages, Ages 8-14

1. Shantymen of Cache LakeJohn Bains and his sister Meg spend a dangerous winter working in a lumber camp in the Ottawa Valley. 2. Last Voyage of the ScotianJohn and Meg are lured into a trap and shanghaied as crew on a leaky old sailing ship in Quebec City. 3. First Spring on the Grand BanksJohn and Meg and their friend Canso arrive in Nova Scotia to find Canso’s father has died & his schooner seized for debts. 4. Trouble at Lachine MillIn the 1870s Canada suffers from a terrible Depression, and the Bains end up in a dark Montreal mill. They discover they are replacing striking workers trying to raise poor wages.5. Harbour ThievesMeg and Jamie’s adventures continue as they live by their wits on the streets of Toronto in 1875. 6. Danger on the TracksMeg and Jamie are in the midst of a bitter feud between the gun-toting stage-coach drivers and the railway.7. Prairie FireAn exciting adventure as the Bains move west. What was homesteading like in the 1870s? Meg meets her beau.8. Sioux WinterJamie and Kate accompany their Assiniboine friend, Black Eagle, on a dangerous mission to rescue Black Eagle’s mother from the Sioux.9. Ambush in the FoothillsJamie and Kate help their friend, North West Mounted Police constable Patrick McNeil, drive a herd of cattle to the foothills.

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DEAR CANADA DIARY Series: See website for list. $16.99, hc, 225 pages, Ages 10-14

Lest We Forget Bundle - $85....10 books....Save $6 An Illustrated History-Canada’s WarsWar is a time of terrible tragedy and great loss, but also a time of incredible courage and determination. From earliest battles to Canada’s peacekeeping missions meet heroic Canadians. $24.99, hc, colour, 128 pages, 8-12

A Poppy is to RememberThrough soothing words and illustrations aimed at younger readers, children will learn how the poppy became the symbol for honouring those who fought for freedom. Re-read each year. $8.99, sc, colour, 38 pages, Ages 6-12

Remembering John McCraeExtensive photos and text tell the story of the man behind the most famous Remembrance Day poem.$8.99, sc, colour, 38 pages, Ages 8-12

My Story Series WWI & WWIIExciting and well-researched historical fiction with an appendix.• Trenches: Billy Stevens, The Western Front 1914-1918• Flying Ace: Jack Fairfax, Royal Flying Corps 1915-1918• Battle of Britain: Harry Woods, England, 1939-1941• U-Boat Hunter, Peter Rogers HMS Arum1939-1945• Spy Smuggler: Paul Lelaud, France 1942-1944• D-Day, Lieutenant Andy Pope, Normandy, 1944• Desert Danger: Tim Jackson, North Africa WWII$6.99 each, sc, 140-200 pages, Ages 9-14

I AM CANADA Series for boys:$14.99, hc, 225 pages, Ages 10-14

OUR CANADIAN GIRLS Series: Early readers $7.99, sc, 104 pages, 8-10 See website for list.

Civics Now (Highschool Political Science)Topics include citizenship, elections, democratic decision-making, parlia-ment, judicial system, human rights,conflict. 2006. $79.99, hc, colour, 169 pages, Grade 9-11, 2006

Horizons: Canada’s Emerging Identity (Grade 10 Socials BC) Canadian Geography and Canadian History 1815-1876 Hardcover $99.89 Etext (1 year access) $15.00, 2009

Sinking the Bismark The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying outside the line of fire. The Allies had to sink it…or risk losing the war. $8.99, sc, 162 pages, Ages 12 and up

Great Escape Classic Film (1963)A stirring example of courage and the indomitable human spirit, The Great Escape is a definitive World War II drama. Includes a 24 min. documentary on the accuracy of the film to true events. $16.99, DVD 172 minutes, Ages 10 and up Great Escapes of WWII documentary DVD (History Channel) 1. The Great Escape-76 men from a POW camp; Escape from Arizona-25-man breakout from a U.S. POW camp; Escape from Dunkirk-overwhelmed British forces escape destruction; Escape from the Oklahoma-Pearl Harbor survivors escape a sunken battleship. $17.99, DVD, 200 minutes, Age 10 and up

Great Escape Classic Bundle: Book & Classic Film $26.00

Great Escape Documentary Bundle: Book & Documentary Film $26.00

Flyboys Inspired by a true story this movie gives an idea the nature of arialcombat in WWI. $16.99, DVD, 172 minutes, Ages 12 and up

Kids Book of Canada at War: From the earliest recorded battles on Canadian soil to Canada’s overseas peacekeeping missions today, kids will meet heroic Canadians, learn about the technology of war and read first-person accounts from soldiers on the battlefields. $19.99, 48 pages, full colour, Ages 8-12

Usborne First World War & Usborne Second World War Beautiful full colour and easy text. Donna loved these as quick over-views of complex events, suitable even for high school quick reads. $7.99, hc, colour, 60 pages, Ages 8-12

World War 1 & World War II - Eyewitness Books - One of the most popular selections from Eyewitness available with a clip-art CD and wall chart. Includes spectacular full-color photo-graphs and illustrations $18.99, hc, colour, 72 page, 10-adult

World History Sticker Atlas Where is the Forbidden City? Who were the Crusaders? Where are the pyramids? Includes maps and more than a hundred stickers.Discover some of the world’s important historical sites. $10.99, sc, 24 pages, Ages 8-12

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High School

Canada in the 20th Century by Donna Ward (Grade 10-12 Canadian History Course)This multimedia course combines film, text, living books, & web resources for rich content, along with assignments in historical and critical thinking, research, study and presentation skills. Includes a full answer key, quizzes, tests, rubrics and more. Students receive a loose leaf consumable course booklet with a digital code active for 480 days. Course is licensed to one student only. Additional course license and book is available at a discount for siblings completing course in the same time frame. Course - $139.99 Family additional license $98 Course Essential Resources (must be ordered separately or in bundles): Counterpoints (hardcover or etext)Canada: A People’s History Series 3 & 4 (DVDs).

Counterpoints (Canadian History 20th Century, Citizenship, Human Geography) This text is perfect for students in all provinces and also satisfies the B.C. provincial exam. Corresponds with Canada in the 20th Century High School Curriculum. 502 pages. Hardcover - $118.99 EText - $15.00 (1 year license accessed online, not as download)

Canada, A People’s History Series 3 & 4This series is excellently produced. Real-life drama is interspersed with narration and character monologues. All monologues are taken from primary sources: speeches, letters, and diaries. Each 2-hour episode is broken into 5-20 minute segments. Costumes, sets, and characters are extremely authentic. Eight hours of viewing per series. $34.99 per series

High School History Inclusive Bundle with Counterpoints etext $350 (Save $23)

orHigh School History Inclusive Bundle with Counterpoints hardcover $449 (Save $25) • Canada in the 20th Century • Counterpoints etext or hardcover • Canada: A People’s History Series 3 & 4• Four feature length DVDs • Seven living books

High School History Living Resources Bundle • Canada in the 20th Century • Four feature length DVDs • Seven living books• does not include: Counterpoints• does not include: Canada: A People’s History DVDs

Living Resources - in bundles (above) or separately (below)

The Arrow (DVD) Relive the passion & betrayal behind the building of the fighter-jet made to defend Canada’s vast territory during the Cold War. In bundles only. (Out of print)

The Liberation of Holland (DVD) A poignant film that tells the story of a nation under Nazi rule and the Canadians that came to liberate her. In bundles only. (Out of print)

Storming Juno (DVD) Based on the remarkable actions of a handful of Canadians, the movie follows three real characters and their heroic actions. $19.99 90 minutes, 12 and up Paris 1919 (DVD) An expert blend of re-enactments & archival footage transports us to one of the most important summit meetings of the 20th Century, a the close of WWI. $19.99 90 minutes, 12 and up Assault on Juno Beach (Rapid Read) With his trademark you-are-there style, ac-claimed military historian Mark Zuehlke plunges readers into a vivid and powerful account of the battle that put the Allies on the march toward victory in World War II. $9.99, sc, 137 pages, 12 and upOrtona Street Fight (Rapid Read) A riveting account of what is considered one of the most epic battles that Canadian soldiers ever fought, in a quick read version. $9.99, sc, 137 pages, 12 and upBehind Enemy LInes True story of an American pilot who goes down in Holland and is saved by the Dutch resistance. $8.99, sc, 192 pages, 12 and upUnsung Heroes of the RCAF Incredible tales of courage and daring by members of the Canadian Air Force during World War II. $9.99, sc, 128 pages, 12 and upUnsung Heroes of the RCN The Royal Canadian Navy came from all corners of Canada to fight in the sea war against the enemy. Together, they exceeded even the highest expectations of their allies.. $9.99, sc, 128 pages, 12 and upCanadian Spies and Spies in Canada Canada has its own fascinating history of cloak-and-dagger, as you’ll discover in these stories of spies in the Cold War. $9.99, sc, 144 pages, 12 and upCanada’s Peacekeepers In an era of civil wars, ethnic cleansings, and genocides, Canada¹s peacekeepers work feverishly for the salvation of thousands. $9.99, sc, 128 pages, 12 and upCanada, An Illustrated History Through more than 440 selected images and an engaging text, this relates the fascinating stories of a nation in the making. Includes events, newsmakers, and ordinary folk that shaped the Canadian experience. Beginnings to end of 20th century. This is referenced in Canada in the 20th Century high school course for those who prefer not to use a textbook. Oversized.$34.00, sc, colour, 288 pages, Grades 7-12

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