canada

Provides librarians in junior and senior high schools with ideas and techniques to get their students interested in books and reading.

A collection of eight humorous folktales, including "The Terrible Black Snake's Revenge" from Czechoslovakia, and "The Short Horse" from the United States.

A collection of folk tales exploring the origins of rainbows, clouds, night and day, and hot and cold weather.

Chronicles the history of the relationship between the Indians and the fur traders in Canada.

A traditional Cree Indian story about how a mouse burned its teeth when it tried to free the sun from a snare.

Thirteen-year-old Roxanne, a black girl growing up in a small town in Canada, tries to cope with racial tensions, family discord, and the challenges of adolescence.

Full-color photographs and text help chronicle the careers of Canadian ice skating champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, focusing on the scandal surrounding the judging of their performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Presents an overview of careers in the social services, with information on qualifications, training, salary, and outlook.