Victoria Day is celebrated across Canada on the third Monday of May. It is a federal statutory holiday in honor of the birthday of England's Queen Victoria. It is informally considered the… More →
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When postage became the responsibility of the sender and not the receiver in the 1870s, mailing cards at Christmas became a popular tradition still practiced today. Victorian Christmas shows… More →
In 1974, an inventor named Victor Wouk became a man who could be described as "ahead of his time." He had developed a prototype for the hybrid, a car that would become the most credible - and More →
There's more to your favorite video games than meets the eye. Come along and learn all about the history of video games, the different platforms, genres, and the future of video games. More →
Whoosh! Hold on to your hat--it's windy out there! In this book, young readers will discover where wind comes from and how it moves everything, from trees to clouds Using colorful photographs More →
Vietnam maintains a strong link to the past but foreign cultures, especially from the West, are beginning to have an influence on their own culture. Celebrate the festivals that honor… More →
The natural beauty of Vietnam's landscape from dense jungles to scenic beaches is revealed in this new revised edition. Fascinating new information also explores Vietnam's first peoples, its… More →
Readers will enjoy seeing candid photographs of the people of Vietnam as they go about their daily lives in this revised new book. New information features Vietnamese legends and modern… More →
Step into the world of the Vikings! Make a Jarl's helmet, write your name in runes, dye material just as they did 1000 years ago, drink Viking apple juice, play the board game hnef-tafl, and… More →
The carmakers' slogan "a car for everyone" actually became a reality during the Vintage Era of automobiles. This colorful book features photographs of the surprisingly wide variety of cars… More →
This important title examines exploitation and acts of violence against women and girls, from trafficking and murder to sexual and domestic abuse. Readers will study the reasons why women and More →
Early readers are introduced to the color purple. Simple sentences accompany engaging pictures. More →