Twelve-year-old Emily must hold down her job working twelve-hour days in a garment factory in order to keep from starving. A story that includes historical interludes about the working conditions in factories at the turn of the century.
Presents the words and drawings of children from China, India, Russia, Argentina, Germany, and other countries, in which they describe their feelings about moving to Canada.
Presents the true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat First Nation, a Cree community in Northern Ontario, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building.
Chronicles the history and events in the War of 1812, describing Canadian men and women who fought against American troops, and discussing the battle at Lundy's Lane, the adventures of the Sea Wolves, and related topics.
Presents a biography of Fred "Cyclone" Taylor, a fast skater who became the first superstar in the early days of professional hockey and played for, among other teams, the Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Millionaires.
Presents the words and drawings of children from China, India, Russia, Argentina, Germany, and other countries, in which they describe their feelings about moving to Canada.
