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Award-winning nonfiction author Elizabeth MacLeod brings a slice of World War I history to life in this poignant picture book about a police horse named Bunny and his riders, brothers Bud and Thomas Dundas, sent to the E...
The latest title in the 'Scholastic Canada Biography' series showcases Terry Fox's remarkable story, just in time to mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope! Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, t...
"Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of...
"This new picture book biography series features simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustration with speech balloons that bring the story alive. Historical photos and timeline support the narrative."-- Provide...
"On April 19, 1907, a hundred thousand people lined up to watch the eighth running of the Boston Marathon. At the start of the race, more than one hundred runners surged forward, and at the end, Tom Longboat won it in an...
This unique look at Canadian history is engagingly written with a storyteller's touch, making this a book that will be read for both research and pleasure. Organized by profession, it includes women in science, the arts,...
"The Scholastic Canada Biography series aims to introduce young readers to remarkable Canadians whose lives and contributions have shaped our country and led the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Meet Willie O...
"Get ready to celebrate your country and wow your family and friends with your colossal knowledge of all things Canada"--Page [4] of cover.
"True stories about dogs whose actions influenced the course of history, including the first seeing-eye dog, search and rescue dogs, and military dogs."-- Provided by publisher.
"This book outlines how playful, cuddly, helpful, and smart cats have been throughout history as icons of worship, skilled hunters, comforters to the sick, faithful companions, and detectors of diseases in humans. The au...
Le 1er juillet 2017, le Canada célèbrera le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération. De l'entrée en vigueur de la Loi constitutionnelle de 1867 jusqu'au mouvement Idle No More (Jamais plus l'inaction), l'album documen...
From the time people first rode horses more than 5,000 years ago, these amazing creatures have changed the way humans live, travel, fight, work, and play. In her captivating storytelling style, Elizabeth MacLeod brings t...
"This nonfiction book for middle readers is full of inspiring tales of inventors and innovators who have accidentally changed the world. The book also features profiles of inventive kids and teenagers."-- Provided by pub...
A unique look at Canadian history. Captures milestones and many more in ten chapters filled with biographies, quotes and trivia. It's the story of the people, places and events that have shaped the country--one year at a...
Harry Houdini is still the world's most famous magician, thanks to his inventive tricks, death-defying stunts and incredible talent for publicity. He claimed he could escape from anything! The immigrant son of a rabbi, H...
Uncover the spine-tingling mysteries and eerie surprises that lurk right under your feet! History buff Elizabeth MacLeod takes readers deep below the earth's surface, and introduces them to a completely different world ...
A unique look at Canadian history. Captures milestones and many more in ten chapters filled with biographies, quotes and trivia. It's the story of the people, places and events that have shaped the country--one year at a...