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The latest title in the 'Scholastic Canada Biography' series showcases Terry Fox's remarkable story, just in time to mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope! Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Terry Fox couples simple yet compelling writ...

Award-winning nonfiction author Elizabeth MacLeod brings a slice of World War I history to life in this poignant picture book about a police horse named Bunny and his riders, brothers Bud and Thomas Dundas, sent to the European front as part of the 9th Battery Canadian Field Arti...

Dr. Frederick Banting's remarkable discovery of insulin has changed and saved the lives of millions around the world ... but that's only part of his story!

"The Scholastic Canada Biography series aims to introduce young readers to remarkable Canadians whose lives and contributions have shaped our country and led the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Meet Willie O'Ree is no exception. This wonderful book is a celebration o...

Chronicles some of history's most important events, from the building of the pyramids and the invention of paper to the creation of the internet and the "Arab Spring.".

Examines Canada's military history from the earliest battles to the present.

"Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre ... and was arrested for it. Su...

This unique look at Canadian history is engagingly written with a storyteller's touch, making this a book that will be read for both research and pleasure. Organized by profession, it includes women in science, the arts, sports, politics, activism, law, business and more.

"On April 19, 1907, a hundred thousand people lined up to watch the eighth running of the Boston Marathon. At the start of the race, more than one hundred runners surged forward, and at the end, Tom Longboat won it in an record-breaking four minutes, forty-six seconds. He became ...

This workbook will provide children with practice exercises to reinforce important grade 5 concepts learned in Canadian classrooms. This workbook provides activities in mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies.

"True stories about dogs whose actions influenced the course of history, including the first seeing-eye dog, search and rescue dogs, and military dogs."-- Provided by publisher.

"Born in 1907, Joseph-Armand grew up in a Valcourt, a small village in Quebec. Like many village places in rural and Northern Canada, Valcourt was often cut off from the world in the winter after snow made the roads impassable. Even when he was a kid, Armand was interested in inv...

Meet Clara Hughes-athlete, Olympic medalist and mental health advocate. Clara is still the only person in the world to ever win multiple medals at both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. But perhaps her biggest accomplishment is the work she has done to help others.

"This new picture book biography series features simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustration with speech balloons that bring the story alive. Historical photos and timeline support the narrative."-- Provided by publisher.

This workbook will provide children with practice exercises to reinforce important grade 4 concepts learned in Canadian classrooms. This workbook provides activities in mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies.

Brief biographies of more than 130 outstanding women of Canada and their achievements in exploration, science, the arts, politics and many other fields.