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  • Canadian Artists

    Canadian Artists

    $5.99

    These fascinating biographies tell the stories of five Canadians whose visual gifts have given us unique glimpses of Canada.

    Included are the lives of Cornelius Krieghoff, who recorded 19th century life in Quebec, and Tom Thomson, who glorified the woodlands of northern Ontario. Also featured are Emily Carr, the west coast impressionist, Alex Colville, the east coast magic-realist, and Kenojuak Ashevak, the celebrated Inuit printmaker.

    • ISBN: 9780439957564
    • Author: Maxine Trottier
    • 48 pages
    • Ages: 6-9
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  • Canadian Explorers

    Canadian Explorers

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    These biographies easily interest young Canadians in stories of the past.

    Take a journey across Canada and learn about the trials and tribulations our early explorers faced while discovering our country.

    Includes the travels of Samuel de Champlain, Pierre de la Vendrye, Jacques Cartier, Samuel Hearne and David Thompson.

    • ISBN: 9780439961707
    • Author: Maxine Trottier
    • 48 pages
    • Ages: 6-9
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  • Canadian Heroes

    Canadian Heroes

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    Young Canadians get a glimpse of our history through the fascinating biographies of five heroic Canadians who have confronted danger or adversity in brave, resourceful and admirable ways.

    Included are Madeleine de Vercheress, the young defender of the family fort in New France; Dr. Norman Bethune, the innovative surgeon of war-torn Spain and China; Sergeant Tommy Prince, whose daring exploits made him the most decorated Native Canadian soldier; Terry Fox and his inspirational Marathon of Hope for cancer research; and Roberta Bondar, the first female Canadian explorer of space.

    • ISBN: 9780439948982
    • Author: Maxine Trottier
    • 48 pages
    • Ages: 6-9
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