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From wagons and steamboats to hybrid cars and ferries, all modes of transportation have changed significantly over time. Historical photographs and accessible text combine to help young readers compare and contrast transportation from past to present.
From award-winning author and illustrator Scot Ritchie comes this lively look at the journey of a West Coast tugboat towing a log boom, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. (Hardcover)
200 years ago beloved Major-General Isaac Brock was killed in the defense of Queenston Heights. His contribution to the shaping of Canada is monumental.
You will need a copy of The Defenders to complete this study.
Discover more heroes/heroines with our new -10 lesson- War of 1812 Unit Study. Includes reading, viewing, websites and an 18 page printable map which makes a .8 x 1.2 meter (32 x 48 inch) floor map. Reenact the battles with figurines on the map. You and your kids will love the stories and videos linked to the study.
This informative book discusses the common aspects shared by most communities—people, culture, government, economy, buildings, services, and transportation.
The book highlights different kinds of communities and discusses how the physical features of their location impact on their way of life.It also looks at how communities are interdependent and reminds children that planet Earth is their most important community.
Who Runs this Country Audio Membership will replace the print edition while it is out of stock (2025).
In this easy-to-read, information-packed book, a comical duo – a student documentary maker and her offbeat sidekick – guide readers through Canada’s electoral and governing process, from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in Parliament, and all the points in between. Finding out about Canada’s government has never been so fun!
Who Runs this Country Audio Membership will replace the print edition while it is out of stock (2025).
In this audio version of the information-packed book, a comical duo – a student documentary maker and her offbeat sidekick – guide readers through Canada’s electoral and governing process, from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in Parliament, and all the points in between. Finding out about Canada’s government has never been so fun!
Narrated by Donna Ward in agreement with Scholastic Canada Ltd. This product will no longer be for sale once the print edition is back on the shelves. Get your copy now while it is available, as a stand alone or companion to the print book.
Start off with a look at twelve of the most interesting World Political Leaders from the past century. Learn about Margaret Thatcher’s role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Read about how Mikhail Gorbachev went from being the leader of the Soviet Union to winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Then, become a voting expert with a clear understanding of World Electoral Processes.
Courage and Conquest: Discovering Canadian History covers the history of Canadian settlement as newcomers conquer the hardship of the Canadian wilderness with the help of the Indigenous peoples. There are so many resources included in this read-aloud curriculum guide to enhance the program for all ages. Keep it simple for the younger grades. Add more resources for the older grades. Your children will LOVE Canadian history.
