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Murder, mutiny, and mayhem were the order of the day in the seas off the East Coast during the golden age of sailing. Pillagers and opportunists plied the seas in search of riches in the holds of American ships. And they invariably found what they were looking for…
If Willie could have his dream, he would go to Sable Island and ride free over the sand dunes on the back of a wild horse.
In this traditional Inuit folktale, an old woman solves her loneliness when she raises a polar bear as her own son. Since the bear is a good hunter, the jealous villagers threaten its life and force him to leave his ‘mother’ and return to the wilderness.
This inspiring tale with great illustrations offers a look into the Inuit culture from days gone by.
A book to read each Remembrance Day. In moving words, and with illustrations both dramatic and tender, A Poppy Is to Remember calls to mind the rich symbolism of the poppy we wear so proudly on Remembrance Day… lest we forget.
Here follows the story of a most extraordinary year in the life of an Ojibwe family and of a girl named “Omakayas,” or Little Frog, who lived a year of flight and adventure, pain and joy, in 1852.
Finding the wounded rebel in the barn was just the beginning of Deborah’s troubles. If she is caught hiding Dan, her family will be branded as traitors and their barn burned. If she turns him over to the sheriff, he will be hanged! Deborah is torn between a father she has always trusted to be right, and the wounded boy who begs for her help. A gripping story of divided loyalty.
This bundle of riveting resources will help your children develop an emotional connection and deep regard for veterans who deserve our honour both on Remembrance Day and throughout the year. Critical thinking skills will be intertwined with real life stories as students eyes are opened to the hard choices which had to be made in wartime.
A wild and stormy ocean is not a friendly place to be, but for some this is their place of work. In extreme conditions, waves larger than houses can rip oil rigs apart and send them to the bottom of the ocean leaving survivors in desperate need. The response of search and rescue teams in times of danger is marked by courage and fierce determination. And it results in some terrifying stories.
Researchers send Brian back to the Canadian wilderness in this beloved follow-up to the award-winning classic Hatchet from three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen!
WWII: Secret Agents in France is a captivating lesson which may be done in a single, or multiple lessons suitable for ages 8-12 but of interest for older students as well. The Lite Membership that comes with this course offers curated related links including a first-hand video story of a Canadian airman shot down behind enemy lines in France, and rescued by the French Resistance.
WWII: Secret Agents in France is a captivating lesson which may be done in a single, or multiple lessons suitable for ages 8-12 but of interest for older students as well. The Lite Membership that comes with this course offers curated related links including a first-hand video story of a Canadian airman shot down behind enemy lines in France, and rescued by the French Resistance.
Students will be intrigued by the story of two Canadian secret agents who worked in France in WWII. They will then examine the Ethical Dimension of this story in history, along with Christian Critical Thinking – Is a lie always wrong? Of course, as in all my curriculum, I do the research for parents/teachers, and give you great sources for thinking/answering this question while leaving it up to parental convictions.
A curated and reviewed audio story from a Canadian pilot who experienced help in enemy territory during WWII is valuable as a first-hand (primary source) account.
Watlkina slipped from his bed. In the Big House masked figures danced by firelight to the beat of the drum. And there, he saw a figure he knew.
This is a true childhood tale by aboriginal elder Alfred Scow of a delightful childhood memory and aboriginal tradition carried down through the years. Award-winning author Andrea Spalding collaborates to tell the story, to tell the secret of the dance.
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