Nelson, Sheila

Presents a short study of Canadian expansion between 1867 and 1909, and examines the birth of the western provinces, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Kondike Gold Rush, and much more.

Describes the population growth and "growing pains" Canada experienced in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries on the way to becoming a nation, discussing exploration of the West, the gold rush, conflicts with the U.S. during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and the struggle for self-rule.

Presents an overview of the early Canadian settlements of New France and Acadia, from 1524-1701, describing the first French settlers and how they survived snowy winter, starvation, and disease.

Chronicles the more than 150 years of fighting between Britain and France for control of Canada, focusing on Newfoundland and Acadia, discusses the role of the First Nations people in the struggle, and looks at the consequences of British victory.

Defines hallucinogens; provides and overview of their history; and discusses the physiological effects of their use as well as legal consequences and controversial issues associated with hallucinogenic drugs.

Presents an introduction to the prehistory of Canada, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its geology and geography, the first people to migrate into North America, the first contact with European explores, and more.

Tells the fictional story of Hannah, a teenager who learns to cope with cancer; and includes information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.

Contains fictional stories of the challenges that gifted students face in the regular classroom, and provides ways in which teachers and administrators can create educational programs that will motivate students with special talents.

Examines the divisions between North and South between 1860 and 1865 and discusses the institution of slavery, secession, major events of the Civil War, Reconstruction, assassination of President Lincoln, and important people of the period.

Examines the early colonization of the southern colonies and discusses Roanoke, the Virginia Company and the Jamestown settlement, and further growth in Maryland, the Carolinas, and Georgia as well as biographical sketches of important people.