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Tells the story of David Reimer, a child born as a boy, but who, because of an accident during circumcision, was surgically altered to live as a girl; discusses his decision as a teenager to reclaim his life as a male; and considers the thinking of the medical community concerning sex reassignment.

Profiles the five hundred largest scholarships available from private organizations in the U.S. and Canada, providing contact information, award descriptions, and eligibility and application requirements; and includes profiles of state financial aid programs and advice on financing an education.

Explores the origin and complexities of the international treaty between Mexico, the United States, and Canada and examines the effects of NAFTA particularly upon Mexican and American society.

Explores the history of ethnic diversity in Canada from before 1500 to the early twenty-first century, and includes bibliographies, photographs, and maps.

Eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada--a haven for slaves fleeing the American South in 1859--uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.

Tomas, a young boy living in the Canadian Northwest on a reservation, waits for his parents to come home on Christmas Eve. He lights a candle which mysteriously illuminates the snowcovered hills.

An illustrated chronicle of the author's journey to the Arctic and experiences living in the traditional Inuit way.

Young Xiao Ling Li describes her Canadian citizenship ceremony and the celebration afterward; also includes the lyrics to "O Canada" in English and French and a list of Canadian citizenship requirements, entitlements, and responsibilities.

Tells the story of Larry Loyie, a Cree Indian in Canada who was sent to a government school and later became a writer.

Tilda Shalof shares how her work as a nurse helped her find balance in her life after returning from Tel Aviv to care for her ailing mother.