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The Kids Book of Canadian History

by Carlotta Hacker Author

(From Amazon): Canada has a rich and fascinating history. In this informative overview, kids will discover the people, places and events that have shaped our country. Featuring fact boxes, mini-profiles, maps, a timeline and more, this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series offers a comprehensive and engaging look at Canada's development, change and growth. Kids can read about * the potlatch ceremonies of the west coast Aboriginal people * the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway * the battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I * the role of Canadian women in World War II * the establishment of Nunavut, Canada's newest territory, and more ...

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Resource Type
Book
ISBN
978-1-55074-868
Print Status
In Print
Topics
25
Pages
72
Suggested Grades
5th - 9th
Geographical Setting
Canada
Historical Setting
1000 - 1999
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Copyright
2002

Topics

  • 1 Canada's First People
  • 2 The Europeans Arrive
  • 3 Meeting of Cultures
  • 4 New France
  • 5 Traders & Explorers
  • 6 War!
  • 7 Newcomers in the East
  • 8 Newcomers in the West
  • 9 The War of 1812
  • 10 Rebellions of 1837-38
  • 11 Life at Mid-Century
  • 12 Confederation
  • 13 The Red River Rising
  • 14 From Sea to Sea
  • 15 The Great North-West
  • 16 A New Era
  • 17 Changing Times
  • 18 World War II
  • 19 Boom Times
  • 20 The Swinging Sixties
  • 21 The Trudeau Years
  • 22 The Way Forward
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

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