P Is for Puffin (Discover Canada Province by Province (Hardcover))
by Janet Skirving
National Geographic Countries of the World: Canada (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
The Dreadful Truth: The Halifax Citadel (Dreadful Truth)
by Vicki Grant
Sergeant Gander is a fascinating account of the Royal Rifles of Canada's canine mascot, and his devotion to duty demonstrated during the Battle of Hong Kong in the Second World War. Armed only with his formidable size, an intimidating set of teeth, and a protective instinct, Gander rought alongside his fellow Canadian soldiers. As the Royal Rifles' position become more precarious, the men were forced to retreat into the hills of Hong Kong, and it was here that a group of wounded Canadians, threa...
New World Lib;Canada
The remarkable true story of a courageous dog who makes the daunting journey across North America with explorer Alexander Mackenzie in 1793 was recorded by Mackenzie in his journals. Together with evocative paintings, the simply told account brings to life a little-known piece of history and a very special dog.
Houses Of Snow, Skin And Bones (Native Dwellings) (Native Dwellings S.)
by Bonnie Shemie
Lorsque Phyllis Webstad (née Jack) a eu six ans, elle est allée au pensionnat pour la première fois. Pour sa première journée d’école, elle portait un chandail orange tout neuf que sa grand-mère lui avait acheté. À son arrivée à l’école, on le lui a enlevé, pour ne jamais le lui redonner. Voici la vraie histoire de Phyllis et de son chandail orange. C’est aussi l’histoire de la Journée du chandail orange, un jour de commémoration important pour tous les Canadiens.
A gorgeous gift book, reference book, and just plain fun-to-read book--updated for Canada's Sesquicentennial. From Nunavut's Barren Lands to the Torngat Mountains of Newfoundland, from Quebec's Saguenay Fjord to the pingos of the Northwest Territories, The Big Book of Canada explores the many fascinating places that make up this vast land. Christopher Moore, one of the country's foremost historians, brings each province and territory to life, drawing together history and politics, the famous an...
Holding each other up with respect, dignity and kindness.
