Hughes, Susan

Describes numerous inventions by Canadian inventors that are widely used in the world today, such as sunglasses, kerosene, and basketball.

How long have people been coming to Canada? This book is about immigrants, because Canada is made of people who've come here from every country in the world.

Introduces readers to children from around the world who attend unique schools in strange locations, such as caves, boats, or train platforms, and describes what it is like to attend those schools.

Ray is curious about Audrey, who dropped into his neighborhood for the summer, thinking she must be an alien, but they soon become fast friends.

Chronicles the history of immigration to Canada, from the founding of the first permanent French colony at Quebec in 1608 to the adoption of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in 2001.

Ellie and her father move from Nova Scotia to Sable Island, where she becomes attached to a wild stallion. One day, she learns something that could take the horse from his home, his herd, and her, and she does not want that to happen.

Examines how developments in modern science, such as DNA analysis and spectroscopy, have helped to reopen archaeological mysteries about ancient cities, Egypt's first female pharaoh, a missing expedition to find the Northwest Passage, and more, with illustrations, maps, and photographs.

A color-illustrated look at the people of Cuba that covers their history, ethnicities, daily lives in the city and country, schools, celebrations, sports and games, and foods.