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 ...
Additional Details
- 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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