canada

A biography of hockey star Bobby Hull's son, Brett, who has been a leading scorer for the St. Louis Blues.

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.

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.

Folk tales from the different peoples of Canada--Indians, Eskimos, and those of English or French descent.

Chin Chiang has long dreamed of dancing the dragon's dance, but when the first day of the Year of the Dragon arrives and he is to dance with his grandfather, he is sure he will shame his family and bring bad luck to everyone.

Describes the history of the Canadian railway system and its origins; includes activities, definitions of railroad terms, and illustrations.

Ten-year-old Shira has been watching Isaac play the fiddle in the Kugel Valley Klezmer Band ever since she was a baby, so when Isaac gets sick and cannot perform, Shira surprises everyone by filling in for him.

As a storm threatens, a young boy who dreams of becoming a Mountie, rides across the prairie in search of his missing younger brother.

In 1841, a pioneer family festively prepares for Christmas and eagerly awaits the arrival of their cousin and his pregnant wife, but their excitement turns to worry when a winter storm arrives with no sign of their very special guests. Includes several pioneer Christmas games and activities.

The experiences of a young girl and her small brother who are evacuated to Canada at the beginning of World War II and find that they will be staying with complete strangers.