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An informative overview of Canadian history with many of the people, places and events that have helped to shape the country, from Viking explorer Leif Ericsson, who first set foot on Canadian soil around 1000 A.D., to Canadian peacekeepers being sent to Afghanistan in 2003.

Profiles the lives and accomplishments of such women known for their travels as Isabella Bird Bishop, Amelia Earhart, Mary Kingsley, Annie Smith Peck, Freya Stark, and Valentina Tereshkova.

Traces the lives of six women who have devoted their lives to helping those in need, including Princess Diana, Dolores Huerta, Helen Keller, Graca Simbine Machel, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mother Teresa.

Chronicles the lives and achievements of noted female scientists, including astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell, primatologist Diane Fossey, and anthropologist Margaret Mead.

Chronicles the lives and achievements of women who have received Nobel Prizes in a variety of fields, including Aung San Suu Kyi, Barbara McClintock, and Nadine Gordimer.

Par le biais de Willie, Laura, Carl et Billy, le jeune utilisateur découvre la vie des gens qui habitent des régions différentes selon les provinces où elles se situent. Des questions sur le texte et les cartes géographiques éclairent certains énoncés du récit.