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Canadians have always been fascinated with Life in the Far North as we wonder about survival in the harsh elements.
The daily lives and expertise of the Inuit people in creating their snow houses, acquiring food and clothing, and travel by kayak is beautifully illustrated in this book. Imagination will come alive as your children look at the pictures and read the information to find out more.
- ISBN: 9780778704690
- Author: Bobbie Kalman
- 32 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Rated 5.00 out of 5
$14.99
This is an exciting historical novel, set in 17th century New France, featuring Madeleine de Verchères a teenage girl who takes up arms in defense of family, country, and faith when the Iroquois attack the fort..
First published in 1946, this is a new, slightly revised copy.
- 216 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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$21.99 Original price was: $21.99.$16.95Current price is: $16.95.
Madeleine Verchere’s story is based on a true account of colonial French Canada of the 1690’s. Harassed by Iroquois, the Verchere family’s fort must keep a continual guard. Fourteen-year-old Madeleine is left alone with two younger brothers and a few others when the Natives attack. We follow the brave and determined stratagems of Madeleine and her small circle. Madeleine’s youthful leadership, especially of her brothers, will win the listener’s admiration.
- ISBN: 9781883937942
- Author: Ethel Brill
- Running Time: 4 hrs, unabridged
- Ages: 8-12
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The Madeleine Takes Command Study Guide is to be used with the novel Madeleine Takes Command. It is written for middle elementary grades but can be used with all ages. A combination of both oral and written responses makes it suitable as a family study, with younger students responding orally, and mature students responding in written format.
Permission is granted to the original purchaser to make copies for the personal use of a single home educating or distance learning family. A single teacher in a brick-and-mortar classroom, or a teacher/facilitator of online learners should contact the publisher for a classroom use license.
- ISBN: 9781927474570
- Author: Holly Mitchell
- 13 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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$11.99
Make it Work! History books are a brilliantly evocative educational experience and inspire Project Based Learning! They re-create the lives of ancient peoples in an original, child-centered, practical way. — This hands-on series allows children to discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps. — Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research. — A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.
This book is a favorite. Extremely colorful, appealing, with real Native American handicrafts.
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Please Note: Slightly damaged spine and front cover. Used library copies.
**Scratch & Dent products are items that were slightly damaged in shipping or on the shelf. We discount them as we find them, to pass the savings on to you.
This book is a favorite and is now out-of-print. Extremely colorful, appealing, with real Native American handicrafts.
- ISBN: 9781587283017
- Author: Andrew Haslam
- 64 pages
- Ages: 5-7, 8-12
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Named for the Ojibwe word for little bear, Makoons and his twin, Chickadee, have traveled with their family to the Great Plains of Dakota Territory. There they must learn to become buffalo hunters and once again help their people make a home in a new land. But Makoons has had a vision that foretells great challenges—challenges that his family may not be able to overcome.
Based on Louise Erdrich’s own family history, this fifth book in the series features black-and-white interior illustrations, a note from the author about her research, as well as a map and glossary of Ojibwe terms.
- ISBN: 9780060577957
- Author: Louise Erdrich
- 176 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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A native boy named Rides the Wind is able to help his people through a harsh winter when he discovers a new source of food, maple syrup.
- ISBN: 9780773760981
- Author: Connie Crook
- 32 pages
- Ages: 5-7, 8-12
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A compelling story of the true experiences of a United Empire Loyalist family during a critical period of Canadian history. Mary must come to terms with danger, the survival of her family, and love. A compelling story of the true experiences of a United Empire Loyalist family during a critical period of Canadian history.
Connie Brummel Crook is a devout Christian and writer of many historical fiction novels. She lives in Peterborough, Ontario.
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There they are: one Meyers boy languishing in the Kingston prison while three more, John included, are camouflaged and armed and attempting to capture a steamship. How on earth did I get here? thinks John
Sequel to Flight and Meyer’s Creek
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When Dylan arrives in the resort town of Harrison Hot Springs and meets his eccentric uncle, Walter Middy, he is pulled right into the heart of the sasquatch mystery. Before you can say, “I see a monster!”, Dylan, Walter, and their new friend Alice are deep in the wilderness, on the trail of the deadly beast.
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Dylan is twelve years old and embarking on his first ocean kayaking trip with his parents. He has spent the last year convincing them that he is ready for the challenging—and very dangerous—adventure. In fact, he has been determined to go ever since he heard about the destination: Ireland’s Eye. The small island off the coast of Newfoundland is the easternmost settlement in Canada. Or it was. It is now hauntingly empty, a ghost town clinging to the edge of the unforgiving Atlantic.