How do general elections work? Who can vote? Who are the MPs? This non-fiction book provides curious readers with all the information they need to understand how Canada's democracy was built and how our federation works in terms of government. With accessible and engaging text,...

The essential bestselling kids' map book of Canada, perfect for ages 4 to 8 This picture book atlas is a whimsical and informative introduction to Canada, from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and...

From Nunavut's Barren Lands to the Torngat Mountains of Newfoundland, from Quebec s Saguenay Fjord to the pingos of the Northwest Territories, The Big Book of Canada explores the many fascinating places that make up this vast land. Christopher Moore, one of the country's foremost historians, brings...

For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The Blanket is a living work of art--a collection of...

A poem by acclaimed Ojibway author Richard Wagamese is reimagined as a stunning picture book in the skilled hands of Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Thoughtful, healing and hopeful, Canada is a testament to the transformative power of enduring identity and belonging. ...

See below for English description. Le Canada, c'est moi est un poème en vers libres de Heather Patterson, publié pour la première fois en 1996. Le revoici dans un livre tout carton, parfait pour une nouvelle génération de petits lecteurs. Les différents types d'illustrations et le...

See below for English description. Découvrez l'alphabet avec une touche canadienne! Avion, bagel, canot... oh là là! Dans ce livre tout carton sur les premiers concepts, les tout-petits seront initiés à l'alphabet à l'aide de mots qui évoquent le Canada. Avec des...

★"Smith's book is an effort that returns, offering diverse voices that invite the world into the reconciliation experience. Absolutely necessary."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential...

This timely and relevant collection of fascinating stories about groundbreaking Canadian women, present and past, offers an inspiring, one-of-a-kind look at Canadian history. Canadian women have long been trailblazers, creating art, making discoveries and setting records -- and often...

What does the bison feed on? Where does the Canadian beaver build its lodge? Why does the double-crested cormorant dry its wings in the sun? Find the answers to these questions and many more in My Big Book of Canadian Animals, featuring 72 richly illustrated fact sheets organized by region...

Award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod's year-by-year tour of Canada's fascinating history highlights a single milestone for every year from the country's founding in 1867 up to its 150th anniversary in 2017. Divided into ten distinct eras, coverage ranges from politics, sports, business and arts...

Only twelve women have ever served as the premier of a Canadian province or territory, and only one has risen to the very top to serve as prime minister. In Govern Like a Girl,Kate Graham tells the stories of these thirteen women, from childhood to political power. Their experiences span three...

After Haywaas sees his parents get frustrated while watching the news, this precocious 12-year-old begins a months-long journey navigating many different answers to what he thought was a simple question: what is reconciliation? Expertly crafted by a teacher-parent-author duo.

This colorful whirlwind journey across Canada takes young readers from coast to coast to coast, revealing the awe-inspiring scope and iconic images of their amazing country. Like the other bestsellers in the Canada Concept Books series, this book is not only an introduction to Canada, but also a...

This popular one-stop reference to the national flag of Canada has been updated and revised. Ann-Maureen Owens and Jane Yealland start with basic background on all the different flags that have flown over Canadian land, and why they flew there. They then turn to the fascinating play-by-play of how...

A kid's reference featuring facts and trivia focusing on Canada's records, achievements and gee-whiz accomplishments. This newly designed, patriotic celebration of Canada's superlatives, complete with 600 color photographs, presents young readers with a visual feast of facts,...

A full-colour illustrated guide to Canada's endemic species for young readers, from the award-winning author of Snooze-O-Rama: The Strange Ways that Animals Sleep. Canada is home to over 308 endemic species of plants and animals -- meaning they're found nowhere else on Earth. In...

On a snowy morning, little Xiao Ling Li and her parents are about to take part in a ceremony -- one that will make them Canadian citizens. To record the day for her new brother or sister, she decides to keep a scrapbook to treasure the day. The Day I Became a Canadian is not only...

My home, my province, my country -- Canada! Detailed maps introduce young children to the geography, history and culture of Canada. Revised and updated. Enrich and expand every young child's view of the geography, history and culture of Canada! This bright and colourful beginner's atlas...