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)

Discusses Canada's relationship with the United States and the world, including the recent prime ministers of Canada and their policies and Canada's response to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. in 2001 and the invasion of Iraq.

Canada's Changing Society, 1984?the Present

Sheila Nelson

Discusses the past and current contributions of the First Nations to Canada's formation, including information on the social life and customs of those living in Nunavut, Canada's new First Nations territory.

Canada's Modern-Day First Nations: Nunavut And Evolving Relationships (How Canada Became Canada)

Sanna, Ellyn

HUNTER, WILLIAM

Uses the experiences of average teens to look at what life is like growing up on a farm and includes stories about safety, farm animals, machinery, and wild animals.

Growing Up on a Farm: Responsibilities and Issues (Youth in Rural North America)

Teen & Young Adult

Sieling, Peter

Education & Reference

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