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The Valour of Fred Fisher
$12.99
This interesting digital unit study includes four lessons. The story, activities, and the accompanying online membership will give your students a greater understanding of courage in the face of hardship.

They will learn about the historical thinking concept of Ethical Choice when it comes to honouring and remembering veterans.

This is perfect anytime, but especially for Remembrance Day. Answer key download and Lite Membership included.

Digital PDF download only.
- 9 pages
- Ages 10-14
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Secret Agents in France Lesson Remembrance Day
$12.99
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.
- ISBN: 9781927474099
- Author: Donna Ward
- Pages: 8
- Ages 8-12, 12+
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Remembrance: Secret Agents Lesson & Resource Bundle
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$98.00
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.
- Ages: 8-14
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Italian Campaign & Smokey Smith: Remembrance Day
$12.99
By dogged determination, outstanding devotion to duty and superb gallantry of this private soldier, his comrades were so inspired that the bridgehead was held firm against all enemy attacks, pending the arrival of tanks and anti-tank guns some hours later.

Thus reads the Citation for the gallant actions of Smokey Smith upon presentation of the Victoria Cross in 1944. Students will be inspired by the bravery and steadfastness of this Canadian soldier.
- 6 pages
- Ages 8-12, 12+
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Remembrance: Italian Campaign Lesson & Resource Bundle
$52.00
Smokey Smith exemplified courage and strong action in the face of danger. The story and historical thinking in this single lesson helps students think critically while learning about Canada’s past. Canada’s Wars: An Illustrated History will help answer their questions and Sniper Fire is a living book to engage students in the story.
- Ages: 8-16
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Number the Stars
$12.50
As the German troops begin their campaign to relocate” all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.

Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.
- 160 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Liberation of Holland DVD
$20.00
This poignant film, from the creators of Canada: A People’s History, tells the story of a nation under Nazi occupation and the Canadian army that came to liberate it in the final months of the Second World War. One of Donna’s favourite films. It’s out-of-print so we bought up all we could. Limited quantities.
- Ages 12+
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Canada at War: A Graphic History of World War Two
$28.99
In graphic-novel format, fully illustrated and in full colour, Canada at War shows the growth of a nation’s army, navy and air force through movingly depicted triumphs and tragedies. From the disheartening losses at Dieppe and Hong Kong through the Battle of the Atlantic and the invasion of Sicily, it focuses on the human dimension of the key battles and decisions that ultimately swung the war in the Allies’ favour.
- 176 pages
- Ages: 12+, Adult
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Canada’s Wars: An Illustrated History
$24.99
This interesting and beautifully laid out book gives young Canadians a comprehensive look at Canada’s efforts in wars ranging from the Boer War of 1884 up to the war in Afghanistan. They will be captivated in the stories and images.
- 128 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
$24.99
The remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh

Harry Colebourn’s real-life great-granddaughter Lindsay Mattick recounts their incredible journey, from a northern Canadian town to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England . . . and finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made a new friend: a boy named Christopher Robin.
- ISBN: 9781443429184
- Author: Lindsay Mattick
- 56 pages
- Ages: 5-7, 6-9, 8-12
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I Am Canada: Fire in the Sky
Original price was: $14.99.Current price is: $10.50.
Some of the fiercest battles of WWI were in the air, experienced by first time pilots looking for adventure, drama, and pride in their country.

Packed with nail-biting, high-flying action and fascinating insights into the early days of aerial warfare, Fire in the Sky is sure to be the new favourite of young history buffs and adventure-lovers alike.
- 224 page
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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I Am Canada: Sniper Fire
$14.99
A young Canadian soldier’s account of life in the infantry in Italy, and the Battle of Ortona.

Seventeen-year-old Paul Baldassara lies about his age to enlist in the Canadian Army. He joins the Loyal Edmonton regiment, which is tasked with taking Italy’s port town of Ortona. Little does he know the horrors of the battle that lie ahead.
- 240 pages
- Ages: 8-12, 12+
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