Getting To Know Canada Print Resources for Teachers

CANADA BIBLIOGRAPHY IL=Interest Level; RL=Reading Level (by grade)

NONFICTION Books on Canada

Across this land : a regional geography of the United States and Canada By Hudson, John C. (Dewey: 917) 2002. IL:PROFESSIONAL

Alberta Laws, Gordon D. {Dewey: 971.23} Photographs, text, and maps provide information on the geography, history, daily life, arts, culture, and contemporary issues of Alberta, Canada. 2003. IL: 5-8 RL: 8.7

As long as the rivers flow By Loyie, Oskiniko Larry, 1933- (Dewey: 971.23) Tells the story of Larry Loyie, a Cree Indian in Canada who was sent to a government school and later became a writer. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 4.6

British Columbia By Bowers, Vivien, 1951- (Dewey: 971.1) Offers a brief introduction to the people, culture, geography, history, and economy of British Columbia. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 6.7

Canada By Gresko, Marcia S. (Dewey: 971) Describes some of the sights and experiences on a trip to Canada, including visits to Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City. 2000. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.6

Canada firsts By Nader, Ralph. (Dewey: 971) 1992. IL: ADULT (Teachers)

Canada : the culture By Kalman, Bobbie, 1947- (Dewey: 971.064) An illustrated examination of culture in Canada, discussing religion, holidays and festivals, dance, theater, the circus, stories, literature, language, film and television, music, art, buildings and structures, clothing, and myths and legends. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.8

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Canada : the land By Kalman, Bobbie, 1947- (Dewey: 971) Describes the geography, natural resources, trade and industry, cities, people, transportation, agriculture, and environment of Canada. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.8

Canada : the people By Kalman, Bobbie, 1947- (Dewey: 971) Examines various aspects of life in Canada, including school, work, play, the French and British heritage, immigration, and issues that must be resolved with native peoples and the French-speaking population in Quebec. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.8

Canada By Murphy, Patricia J., 1963- (Dewey 971) An introduction to the geography, history, people, and culture of Canada. Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index; Where in the world is Canada? -- What makes Canada Canadian? -- Living in Canada -- School days-- Just for fun -- Let's celebrate! IL: 3-6 RL: 5.7

Champlain By Moore, Christopher., 1950- (Dewey 971.01) Includes bibliographical references (p. 53) and index. An introduction to the life and work of Samuel de Champlain, the French explorer and trader who founded Quebec. "With archival artwork, maps, and artifacts." IL: 3-6 RL: 5.9

Children of the dust days By Coombs, Karen Mueller, 1947- (Dewey: 978) Focuses on the experiences of children during the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, when prolonged drought, coupled with farming techniques, caused massive erosion from Texas to Canada's wheat fields. 2000. IL: 3-6 RL: 3.9

Eh? to zed : a Canadian abecedarium By Major, Kevin. (Dewey: 971) Illustrations and alphabetically arranged entries provide children and adults with information about Canada. 2000. IL: 3-6 RL: 4.2

Fort Chipewyan homecoming : a journey to native Canada By Mercredi, Morningstar. (Dewey: 971.23) Twelve-year-old Matthew Dunn learns about the traditional ways of his Chipewyan, Cree, and Metis ancestors on a trip to Fort Chipewyan, in Alberta, Canada. 1997. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.5

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Houses of wood : native dwellings : the Northwest Coast By Shemie, Bonnie, 1949- (Dewey: 392.3) Describes how the three major types of houses found from Oregon up the Canadian coast to southeastern Alaska were constructed. 1992. IL: 3-6 RL: 6.1

Manitoba LeVert, Suzanne. {Dewey:971.27}-- 2001. Discusses the land, history, economy, people, and cities of the Canadian province of Manitoba; and features lists of festivals, and things to see and do. Includes a chronology and index. IL: 5-8 RL: 8.0

Manitoba By Yates, Sarah. {Dewey: 971.27} Offers a brief introduction to the people, culture, geography, history, and economy of Manitoba, Canada. 2002. IL 3-6, RL 7.0

New Brunswick By Campbell, Kumari. (Dewey: 971.5) Presents an introduction to the land, history, economy, and people of Canada's New Brunswick province, and includes a list of famous New Brunswickers, a fact file, and glossary. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.5

Newfoundland By Mayell, Mark. {Dewey: 971.8} Examines the history, geography, climate, industries, people, and culture of Canada's Newfoundland. 2003. IL 5-8, RL 8.0

Newfoundland & Labrador Beckett, Harry, 1936- { 971.8} Photographs and easy-to-follow text teach young readers about the geography, history, environment, industry, tourist attractions, arts, sports, and cultures of Labrador and Newfoundland, Canada. 2001. IL 3-6, RL 7.0

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Newfoundland & Labrador Jackson, Lawrence, 1942- {Dewey: 971.8} Presents an introduction to the land, history, economy, and people of Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador Province, and includes a list of famous Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, a fact file, and glossary. 2002. IL 3-6, RL 7.2

Northwest territories By Daitch, Richard W. {Dewey: 971.9} Offers a brief introduction to the people, culture, geography, history, and economy of Canada's Northwest Territories. 2002. IL 3-6, RL 6.6

The Northwest Territories By Laws, Gordon D. {Dewey: 971.9} Examines the history, geography, climate, industries, people, and culture of Canada's Northwest Territories. 2003. IL 5-8, RL 7.3

Northwest Territories By LeVert, Suzanne. {Dewey: 971.9} Text and illustrations describe Canada's Northwest Territories, covering the land, history, people, communities, economy, and cultural events of the area; also includes a chronology and a bibliography. 2001. IL 5-8, RL 7.1

Nova Scotia By Thompson, Alexa. (Dewey: 971.6) Presents an introduction to the land, history, economy, and people of Nova Scotia in eastern Canada, and includes a list of famous Nova Scotians, a fact file, and glossary. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.6

Nunavut By Beckett, Harry, 1936- {Dewey: 971} Photographs and text describe the environment, history, industry, tourist attractions, arts, sports, and culture of Nunavut, Canada. 2001. IL 3-6, RL 6.8

Nunavut By Hancock, Lyn. {Dewey: 971.9} Offers a brief introduction to the people, history, culture, geography, and economy of Nunavut, Canada. 2002. IL 3-6, RL 6.3

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Nunavut By Lutz, Norma Jean. {Dewey: 971.9} Text and color photos describe the land, wildlife, history, economy, people, communities, festivals, recreation, and important sights of Nunavut, Canada; also includes a fact list, a map, a chronology, and a list of further resources. 2001. IL 5-8, RL 6.2

Ontario By Barnes, Michael, 1934- {Dewey: 971.3} An introduction to the land, people, history, and economy of Ontario. Illustrated with full color and period photographs. 2001. IL 3-6, RL 6.8

Ontario By Beckett, Harry, 1936- {Dewey:, 971.3} Photographs and text provide information on the history, environment, industry, tourist attractions, arts, sports, and culture of Ontario, Canada. 2001. IL 3-6, RL 6.0

Prince Edward Island By Campbell, Kumari. (Dewey: 971.7) Presents an introduction to the land, history, economy, and people of Canada's Prince Edward Island, and includes a list of famous Islanders, a fact file, and glossary. 2002. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.8

Prince Edward Island By LeVert, Suzanne. {Dewey: 971.7} Text and color photos describe the land, history, economy, people, communities, festivals, recreation, and important sights of Prince Edward Island; also includes a fact list, a map, a chronology, and a list of further resources. 2001. IL 5-8, RL 8.0

Quebec By Beckett, Harry, 1936- {Dewey: 971.4} An introduction to the geography, history, economy, major cities, and interesting sites of Canada's largest province that is seven times larger than Great Britain. 1997. IL 3-6, RL 5.8

Quebec By Hamilton, Janice. {Dewey: 971.4} Presents an introduction to the land, history, economy, and people of Canada's Quebec Province, and includes a list of famous Quebecers, a fact file, and glossary. 2002. IL 3-6, RL 6.8

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Saskatchewan By LeVert, Suzanne. { 971.24} Text and color photos describe the land, history, economy, people, cities, festivals, recreation, and important sights of Saskatchewan; also includes a fact list, a map, a chronology, and a list of further resources. 2001. IL 5-8, RL 8.0

Saskatchewan By Richardson, Gillian. {Dewey: 971.24 Presents an introduction to the land, history, economy, and people of Canada's Saskatchewan Province, and includes a list of famous Saskatchewanians, a fact file, and glossary. 2002. IL 3-6, RL 6.7

Silent observer By MacKinnon, Christy, 1889-1981. (Dewey: 362.4) The author's memoir of life as a little deaf girl and her family in 19th century Nova Scotia, Canada. 1993. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.1

This land is my land By Littlechild, George. (Dewey: 971) Using text and his own paintings, the author describes the experiences of Indians of North America in general as well as his experiences growing up as a Plains Cree Indian in Canada. 1993. IL: 3-6 RL: 5.5

Tsunami --the Newfoundland tidal wave disaster By Hanrahan, Maura {Dewey: 551} 2004. IL: AD (Teacher)

Yukon By Hancock, Lyn. {Dewey: 971.9} Presents an introduction to the land, history, economy, and people of Canada's Yukon Territory, and includes a list of famous Yukoners, a fact file, and glossary. 2002. IL 3-6, RL 6.1 ************************************************************************

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Canada Fiction

Anne of Green Gables By Montgomery, L.M. (Lucy Maud) 1874-1942. {Dewey: Fic} "The text of this edition is an unabridged reprint of the first edition of Anne of Green Gables, published by L. C. Page & Company, ... 1908"--T.p. verso. An adventurous young orphan goes to live on a farm with an elderly brother and sister. 2000. IL: 3-6, RL 5.2

Arctic stories By Kusugak, Michael. (Dewey: Fic) A collection of three short stories about Agatha, a young girl who lives on a small island in the Arctic Circle. 1998. IL: 3-6 RL: 4

Far North By Hobbs, Will. (Dewey: Fic) After the destruction of their float plane, sixteen-year-old Gabe and his Dene friend, Raymond, struggle to survive a winter in the wilderness of the Northwest Territories of Canada. 1996. IL: 5-8 RL: 6.8

The incredible journey By Burnford, Sheila Every. (Dewey: Fic) A Siamese cat, an old bull terrier, and a young Labrador retriever travel together 250 miles through the Canadian wilderness to find their family.1961. IL: 5-8 RL: 6.5

Jason's gold By Hobbs, Will. (Dewey: Fic) Fifteen-year-old Jason embarks on a ten thousand-mile journey in 1897 in hopes of striking it rich after hearing the news that gold has been discovered in Canada's Yukon Territory. 1999. IL: 5-8 RL: 5.1

Mable Riley : a reliable record of humdrum, peril, and romance By Jocelyn, Marthe. (Dewey: Fic) In 1901, fourteen-year-old Mable Riley dreams of being a writer and having adventures while stuck in Perth County, Ontario, assisting her sister in teaching school and secretly becoming friends with a neighbor who holds scandalous opinions on women's rights. 2004. IL: 5-8 RL: 7.4

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Maria Chapdelaine By Hemon, Louis, 1880-1913. {Dewey: 843.91 Presents an illustrated adaptation of Louis Hemon's 1916 novel about Maria Chapdelaine, a young woman living in the harsh environment of Peribonka, Quebec, who faces a difficult decision when her true love dies, leaving her to choose between two men, one who lives on a neighboring farm, and the other who wants to take her away to the city. 2004. IL 3-6, RL 5.9

North By Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948- (Dewey: Fic) Tired of his mother's overprotectiveness and intrigued by the life of African American explorer Matthew Henson, twelve-year-old Alvin travels north and spends a season with a trapper near the Arctic Circle. 2004. IL: 5-8 RL: 6.2

Out of the everywhere : tales for the new world By Andrews, Jan. (Dewey: Fic) Presents color-illustrated retellings of ten folktales from around the world, including Africa, Chile, Finland, Greece, India, Russia, and Vietnam, setting them in Canada and reflecting the cultures whence they came. 2000. IL: 3-6 RL: 3.8

The root cellar By Lunn, Janet Louise Swoboda, 1928- (Dewey: Fic) Twelve-year-old orphan Rose, sent to live with relatives on a farm in Canada, ventures into her aunt's root cellar and finds herself making friends with people who lived on the farm more than a century earlier. 1996. IL: 5-8 RL: 6

Sparks fly upward By Matas, Carol, 1949- (Dewey: Fic) In 1910, when a family of Russian Jews moves from Saskatchewan to Winnipeg, Canada, twelve-year-old Rebecca must live with Christians temporarily and struggles with anti-Semitism, confusion about God, and changing relationships with family and friends. 2002. IL: 5-8 RL: 6.3

The tinderbox By Brandis, Marianne. (Dewey: Fic) Emma must put aside her grief over the deaths of her parents and sisters in a fire in order to fight for her own survival and that of her little brother. 2003. IL: 5-8 RL: 6.3

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