What country has winter sports, polar bears, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? CANADA! More →
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Learn the history behind this national holiday, celebrating the birth of a nation by Canadians from coast to coast. See the many different ways in which this multi-cultural nation recognizes… More →
Celebrating the country's 150th birthday in 2017, it's time to celebrate Canada! This timely title explores the exciting events and celebrations that are taking place in honor of Canada's… More →
Taxing carbon emissions, which contribute to global warming, is one method governments are using to help decrease or control climate change. This informative title looks at the costs and… More →
People make their homes in all kinds of places around the world. This Spanish and English bilingual book looks at the different places where we live, from busy high-rise apartment buildings… More →
Early readers will be introduced to Castillo de San Marcos in Saint Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. Downloadable… More →
A new title has been added to the series to celebrate as Canada turns 150 in 2017! Children will be swept away by the parades, the costumes, and the festive joy of the major celebrations… More →
In the Middle Ages, a family's position in society determined where children lived, what type of education they received, and what games they played. This colorful new book features beautiful More →
Most settler children owned only two outfits - one for wear every day and one for Sunday. Children's Clothing of the 1800s shows readers how children dressed in the 19th century and how the… More →
Kung hay fat Choy means 'may you prosper' and is a greeting heard often during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year, is celebrated in Chinese communities… More →
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln described democracy best, as "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." Choosing Democracy examines the development of this form of… More →