Discusses the geographic regions of Canada and the peoples that lived there before Europeans discovered North America, including how they came to reside there, their social lives and customs, and their first contact with Europeans.

Before Canada: First Nations And First Contacts, Prehistory–1523 (How Canada Became Canada)

Children's Books

Nelson, Sheila

History

Mason Crest

Discusses the early days of New France and the ways the French transformed their first struggling habititions into a vast fur trading empire, and the conflicts that arose as a result.

The Settlement of New France And Acadia, 1524–1701 (How Canada Became Canada)

Discusses the fight between Britain and France over territory in Canada, specifically those wars and battles in and around Acadia.

Britain's Canada, 1613-1770 (How Canada Became Canada)

Discusses the expansion of Canada from a few colonies to a populous country, and the struggle between Britain and their North American Colonies as Canada was formed.

Conflicts, Changes, And Confederation, 1770-1867 (How Canada Became Canada)

When Canada became a country in 1867, it included only four eastern provinces - Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. However, the country would grow and expand quickly, stretching to take in land extending across the continent. This book tells the story of how Canada grew into the West.

From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Canadian Expansion, 1867-1909 (How Canada Became Canada)

The end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century brought an increasing struggle between Canadian nationalists and imperialists. This book helps you read about Canada's participation in World War I, and how Canadian soldiers, fighting together at Vimy Ridge, changed the world's perception of Canada.

A Nation Is Born: World War I And Independence, 1910-1929 (How Canada Became Canada)

Discusses Canada in the first half of the twentieth century, including the On-to-Ottawa Trek during the Great Depression, how Canada was affected by World War II, and Canada's role in the founding of the United Nations and NATO.

Crisis at Home And Abroad: The Great Depression, World War II, And Beyond, 1929-1959 (How Canada Became Canada)

Describes the origins and development of international and maritime law and the role of the United Nations in this process and discusses the work of the United Nations against drugs, terrorism, and other international crimes.

Pioneering International Law: Conventions, Treaties, And Standards (The United Nations: Global Leadership)

Foreign & International Law

Growing up is a time of change and challenges. When an adolescent has an illness, addiction, or a psychiatric disorder, he or she faces even more hurdles. This text examines a wide range of these challenges.

Helping Youth with Mental, Physical, and Social Challenges

Parenting & Relationships

McIntosh, Kenneth

Walker, Ida

Flynn, Noa

Livingston, Phyllis

Parenting

Combines fictional stories of young people who have been labeled "gifted" with nonfiction sections providing information on the challenges of being a highly intelligent teen.

Youth who Are Gifted: Integrating Talents and Intelligence (Helping Youth With Mental, Physical, & Social Challenges)

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