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A fictional retelling of the experiences of twelve-year-old Mary Jemison, who after being captured by a Shawnee war party during the Seven Years War, is rescued and subsequently adopted by two Seneca sisters with whom she ultimately chooses to stay. This is the unforgettable tale of the legendary “White Woman of the Genesee.”
This resource helps fulfill the Grade 3 B.C. 2016 learning outcomes related to Global Indigenous Cultures.
This beautifully illustrated book gives an introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and ancient cultures. Discover different cultures’ approaches to visual arts and performance and find out about important beliefs, traditions, and customs. Find out about the role of family and community in these cultures and explore how cultures are changing and developing in the 21st century.
Geared for children ages 8-12, this stunning, half-hour, action-packed program uses top quality animation to bring to life the story of missionary martyr Jim Elliot.
This sequel to George’s Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves continues the story of Julie Edwards Miyax Kapugen, now living in the Eskimo village of Kangik with her father, Kapugen. Julie worries that her father will shoot the wolves if they threaten the herd he is raising as part of the village’s industry.
Julie’s decision to return home to her people is not an easy one. But after many months in the wilderness, living in harmony with the wolves that saved her life, she knows the time has come.
To her small Eskimo village, she is known as Miyax: to her penpal in San Francisco, she is Julie. When her life in the village becomes too dangerous, Miyax runs away, only to find herself lost in the Alaskan wilderness.
With food and time running out, Miyax tries to survive by copying the ways of a pack of wolves. Accepted by their leader and befriended by a feisty pup named Kapu, she soon grows to love her new wolf family. Life in the wilderness is a struggle, but when she finds her way back to civilization, Miyax is torn between her old and new lives. Is she Miyax of the Eskimos, or Julie of the wolves?
From the author of the Newbery Medal–winning Julie of the Wolves and its sequel, Julie, comes a third exciting adventure about the wolf pack that saved the life of a young girl when she was lost on the tundra. The story of Julie continues in Julie’s Wolf Pack from the point of view of the wolves who rescued her.
Twenty two activities include student answers, cut-outs and a quiz; perfect for a primary level teaching unit! The many three-dimensional drawings and simple maps will help grade 2-3 readers visualize earth’s most common natural features.
This activity book is designed for grades 3-4 students. The numerous three-dimensional drawings and simple maps are to help young learners visualize and recognize common landforms and water bodies. Reinforcement activities, review quiz, and answers are included.
Life in a Longhouse Village was a way of life all of the nations shared.
Children will learn about the fascinating lifestyle of these hunters and farmers and discover what life was like in a longhouse clan.
Life in a Plains Camp looks at a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo.
The people who were constantly on the move depended on one another for happiness and support. Men, women, and children worked together to make sure the entire camp was fed and clothed.
This beautifully illustrated text describing the Algonquian-speaking people of the woodlands around the Great Lakes region, will bring to life their fascinating culture for children.
Learn about wigwams, birchbark canoes, hunting, clothing, celebrations and more as you imagine life in the woodlands.
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.