There are so many fascinating things to do in Canada at any given moment, and Per-Henrik G»rth�s A Day in Canada brings them to life in bright, bold colors. A clock on each page helps kids follow along with the time of day as beloved Canadian characters enjoy summer activities from dawn until dusk and from east to west and up north. Watch the sunrise in St. John�s, explore an old fort in Quebec City in the morning and see the Northern Lights in Nunavut before bedtime † it�s always fun o�clock in Canada
One Story a Day for is a series of 365 stories in 12 books that touch on a wide variety of topics intended for slightly older children than the Early Readers set. The stories, written by Canadian authors, are inspired by life lessons, fables from around the world, nature, science, and history. The series is designed to foster children's total development—linguistic, intellectual, social, and cultural—through the joy of reading.
One Story a Day for Beginners is a series of 365 little stories in 12 books that touch on a wide variety of topics. The series is designed to foster children's total development—linguistic, intellectual, social, and cultural—through the joy of reading.
Join in on this festive federal holiday, celebrating the birth of a nation by Canadians from coast to coast. See the many different ways in which this multi-cultural nation recognizes this occasion with fireworks, music, food, a day-off work, and other special events.
Thank you, Canada, you make us proud. Andrea Lynn Beck's bestselling and award-winning picture books Goodnight, Canada and Good Morning, Canada have struck a chord with Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Thank You, Canada continues to celebrate our country's myriad strengths. Joyful, detailed spreads bring out the varied flavours of Canada, in its culture, people, nature and contributions to the world. Thank You, Canada allows kids to explore connections and think about what it means to be Canadian -- it's a joyful letter of gratitude for all our country has to offer, past, present and future.
When the passage of the Abolition of Slavery Act, effective August 1, 1834, ushered in the end of slavery throughout the British Empire, people of the African descent celebrated their newfound freedom. Now African-American fugitive slaves, free black immigrants, and the few remaining enslaved Africans could live unfettered live in Canada – a reality worthy of celebration. This new, well-researched book provides insight into the creation, development, and evolution of a distinct African-Canadian tradition through descriptive historical accounts and appealing images. The social, cultural, political, and educational practices of Emanipation Day festivities across Canada are explored, with emphasis on Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and British Columbia. "Emancipation is not only a word in the dictionary, but an action to liberate one’s destiny. This outstanding book is superb in the interpretation of "the power of freedom" in one’s heart and mind – moving from 1834 to present." – Dr. Henry Bishop, Black Cultural Centre, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
On June 6, 1944 the greatest armada in history stood off Normandy and the largest amphibious invasion ever began as 107,000 men aboard 6,000 ships pressed toward the coast. Among this number were 18,000 Canadians, who were to land on a five-mile long stretch of rocky ledges fronted by a wide expanse of sand. Code named Juno Beach. Here, sheltered inside concrete bunkers and deep trenches, hundreds of German soldiers waited to strike the first assault wave with some ninety 88-millimetre guns, fifty mortars, and four hundred machineguns. A four-foot-high sea wall ran across the breadth of the beach and extending from it into the surf itself were ranks of tangled barbed wire, tank and vessel obstacles, and a maze of mines. Of the five Allied forces landing that day, they were scheduled to be the last to reach the sand. Juno was also the most exposed beach, their day’s objectives eleven miles inland were farther away than any others, and the opposition awaiting them was believed greater than that facing any other force. At battle's end one out of every six Canadians in the invasion force was either dead or wounded. Yet their grip on Juno Beach was firm.
Shianne's father is a citizen of the United States and he tries to cross the border at the time of Shianne's birth but denied entry at the Canada border. Mother receives care from her friends and a loving couple while she and Shianne recover in the hospital. As Easter approaches, Mother prepares to make a trip across the border to visit Shianne's father. Mother shares her struggles of getting Shianne's passport and crossing the border.