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The Chinese Community in Toronto: Then and Now
By Arlene Chan. 2013
The history of the Chinese community in Toronto is rich with stories drawn from over 150 years of life in…
Canada. Sam Ching, a laundryman, is the first Chinese resident recorded in Toronto’s city directory of 1878. A few years later, in 1881, there were 10 Chinese and no sign of a Chinatown. Today, with no less than seven Chinatowns and half a million people, Chinese Canadians have become the second-largest visible minority in the Greater Toronto Area.Stories, photographs, newspaper reports, maps, and charts will bring to life the little-known and dark history of the Chinese community. Despite the early years of anti-Chinese laws, negative public opinion, and outright racism, the Chinese and their organizations have persevered to become an integral participant in all walks of life. The Chinese Community in Toronto shows how the Chinese make a significant contribution to the vibrant and diverse mosaic that makes Toronto one of the most multicultural cities in the world.Talking About Freedom: Celebrating Emancipation Day in Canada
By Natasha L. Henry. 2011
Discover the main features of Emancipation Day celebrations, learn about the people of African ancestry’s struggle for freedom, and the…
victories achieved in the push for equality into the 21st century. On August 1, 1834, 800,000 enslaved Africans in the British colonies, including Canada, were declared free. The story of Emancipation Day, a little-known part of Canadian history, has never been accessible to the teen reader through either the school curriculum or classroom resources, despite its significance in the story of Canada. Talking About Freedom closes this gap by exploring both the background to August 1 commemorations across Canada and the importance of these long-established annual celebrations.What is the connection between the Caribana festivities in Toronto and emancipation? Why are some communities restoring Emancipation Day to their roster of annual events? Talking About Freedom introduces a range of personalities and happenings through historical facts, memorable personal recollections, vivid images, and detailed narratives. Included are connections to the ongoing struggles of people of African ancestry as they seek to achieve equality, with insightful links woven across the past, present, and future.East/West: A Guide to Where People Live in Downtown Toronto
By Nancy Byrtus, Mark Fram. 2000
East/West is a guided tour of old stories and fresh perspectives on the architecture and planning of housing and urba…
n development in central Toronto - including both success stories and perennial problems. Specially prepared maps, over 120 photos, and scores of essays cover more than a hundred sites, neighbourhoods and current issues. The editors are practising professionals in architecture, planning, and historic preservation in Canada.Moon Atlantic Canada
By Andrew Hempstead. 2012
Travel writer and Canada expert Andrew Hempstead offers unique insight into this historic corner of the North American coast, from…
swimming in the warm waters of Northumberland Strait to exploring bustling downtown Moncton and its lively nightclubs. Hempstead includes unique trip strategies that connect with travelers' specific interests, such as Rugged Atlantic Canada-an outdoors-oriented itinerary-and Atlantic Canada's Best in One Week, for those who want to see all four provinces but only have a week to spare. With information on how to find the freshest seafood, where to hang out on America's oldest street, and when to get the best views at Peggy's Cove, Moon Atlantic Canada gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.Moon Vancouver & Victoria: 2014
By Andrew Hempstead. 2014
Canada resident and experienced outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead knows the best way to experience Vancouver and Victoria, from drinking coffee at…
fabulous cafés to spotting gray whales and orcas near Victoria. In Moon Vancouver & Victoria, he offers unique trip ideas for a variety of interests, including From Snowboards to Surfboards. Whether you want to spend your trip shopping on Robson Street, finding the hippest art galleries and bars in Victoria, or enjoying the outdoors in Stanley Park, Hempstead is the perfect guide to begin exploring this gorgeous region. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Vancouver & Victoria addresses a wide range of travel budgets and gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.Alaska By Cruise Ship – 8th Edition: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska
By Anne Vipond. 2014
For over 20 years, this comprehensive guide has been a popular choice for readers planning a cruise to Alaska. The…
8th edition has been revised and updated and includes over 400 color photographs and maps and with all aspects of this exciting cruise. Exciting details of both the Inside Passage and Glacier cruises, from Seattle to Fairbanks, are inside. Includes two giant color pull-out maps with a mile-by-mile references to help readers track progress during their cruise. Includes special sections on glaciers, native culture and wildlife with a full-page whale-watching map.Fodor's Montreal & Quebec City
By Fodor'S. 2014
Montréal and Québec City are treasured destinations for American travelers: a corner of France in North America. This guide, with…
rich color photographs throughout, captures the French-speaking cities' universal appeal, from sidewalk cafés to winter sports and traditional French cuisine.Craft Beer Revolution
By Joe Wiebe. 2013
A thirst-quenching guide to B.C.'s craft brewers and their beers from the province's favourite beer writer.Canada's microbrewing movement began in…
British Columbia with the founding of Horseshoe Bay Brewing in 1982. Three decades later, B.C. is home to more than fifty breweries, including a dozen brewpubs. Beer tourists are coming in droves, and private liquor stores are selling exclusive bottles of beer at prices previously reserved only for fine wine.With profiles of each of B.C.'s craft breweries, as well as maps, tasting tours and an insider's look at the people behind the kegs and casks, Craft Beer Revolution is the definitive guide to British Columbia's booming craft beer scene, from the movement's early founders still thriving today-Spinnakers, Granville Island and Vancouver Island-to the current industry leaders-Central City, Howe Sound and Driftwood-as well as the most remote-Tofino Brewing, Townsite in Powell River, and Plan B in Smithers.Each brewery has a tale to tell, and Joe Wiebe, the Thirsty Writer, has heard them all. B.C.'s leading beer writer, he has spent the last decade travelling throughout the province, sampling craft beer wherever he can find it. His irreverent guide will be an indispensable companion for beer nerd and novice alike.Cooking with Giovanni Caboto
By The Caboto Club of Windsor. 2012
A cookbook unlike any other. Featuring ten recipes from each of Italy's twenty regions, Cooking with Giovanni Caboto is an…
exhaustive tour of traditional Italian cuisine, with all two hundred dishes tested and approved by the chefs at the Club's famous kitchen. An invaluable resource for experts and beginners alike.Frommer's EasyGuide to Vancouver and Victoria
By Joanne Sasvari. 2015
The fastest-growing city in Canada, Vancouver is also the most modern, the most diverse in population (a large percentage of…
its residents are Asian), and arguably the most fascinating in its touristic appeal: from remarkable museums to superb ethnic restaurants in all price ranges, to outstanding parks and natural sights, to locally-managed shops and stores, its lures attract a huge influx of visitors each year. Nearby, Victoria is a British-themed city of older attractions, just as appealingMoon Québec City
By Sacha Jackson. 2015
See the City with a local! Sacha Jackson lives and works in Québec. In this book, she shares what she…
loves about Québec City with you. NEIGHBORHOODS Experience the life of the city in the best neighborhoods--traverse historic Quartier du Petit Champlain and trendy Saint-Roch. SIGHTS Stroll the top of Les Fortifications and see stunning Château Frontenac. FOOD Find the best late-night poutine and the squeakiest cheese curds. NIGHTLIFE Catch live music at a boîte à chansons and quaff artisanal Quebecois beer at La Barberie. DAY TRIPS Make excursions to the Côte-de-Beaupré, Île d’Orléans, and Charlevoix. FULL-COLOR MAPS Get oriented and navigate the city on the go.Baddeck and That Sort of Thing
By Charles Dudley Warner.
Canada Animals
By Paul Covello. 2018
The latest title in Paul Covello’s winning Canada board-book series features wondrously detailed illustrations for the very young, highlighting some…
of Canada’s most beloved and iconic creatures. From the author and illustrator of the national bestsellers Canada ABC and Canada 123.Canada
By Elaine Landau. 2000
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive…
"To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.A Northern Alphabet (ABC Our Country)
By Ted Harrison. 1982
Alone across the Arctic: One Woman's Epic Journey by Dog Team
By Pam Flowers, Ann Dixon. 2001
Alone across the Arctic tells the gripping adventure story of Pam Flowers's solo trip across the North American arctic coast…
with her eight sled dogs. Inspired by Knud Rasmussen's pioneer 1923-24 expedition along the same route, Pam is the first woman to traverse the arctic coast alone. Pam's astounding year-long journey over 2,500 miles of frozen wilderness exposed her to heart-stopping perils, from intense blizzards and melting pack ice to a frightening polar bear encounter. With storytelling and journal extracts, she offers powerful insights into the challenges and rewards of such an epic achievement.Alone: The Journeys of Three Young Refugees
By Paul Tom. 2022
Each year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. They arrive without their parents, accompanied by…
no adult at all. Alone relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia. Their story opens a window onto the many heartbreaks, difficult sacrifices and countless hardships that punctuate their obstacle-filled path. But Alone most especially tells of the courage and resilience that these young people demonstrated before being able to finally obtain a life where threats and danger are no longer a part of their everyday existence. Key Text Features: author's note captions chapters character drawings comic map dialogue flags further information illustrations introduction maps writing inspiration Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.Alone: The Journeys of Three Young Refugees
By Paul Tom. 2022
Each year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. They arrive without their parents, accompanied by…
no adult at all. Alone relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia. Their story opens a window onto the many heartbreaks, difficult sacrifices and countless hardships that punctuate their obstacle-filled path. But Alone most especially tells of the courage and resilience that these young people demonstrated before being able to finally obtain a life where threats and danger are no longer a part of their everyday existence. Key Text Features: author's note captions chapters character drawings comic map dialogue flags further information illustrations introduction maps writing inspiration Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.Nowhere Else on Earth: Standing Tall for the Great Bear Rainforest
By Caitlyn Vernon. 2011
You don't have to live in the Great Bear Rainforest to benefit from its existence, but after you read Nowhere…
Else on Earth you might want to visit this magnificent part of the planet. Environmental activist Caitlyn Vernon guides young readers through a forest of information, sharing her personal stories, her knowledge and her concern for this beautiful place. Full of breathtaking photographs and suggestions for ways to preserve this unique ecosystem, Nowhere Else on Earth is a timely and inspiring reminder that we need to stand up for our wild places before they are gone. Visit http://www.greatbearrainforest.ca to find teacher and student resources, view the online photo gallery, or read a sample chapter from the book. To access the free teacher's guide for Nowhere Else on Earth, click here:http://orcabook.com/nowhereelseonearth/guides/teachersguide.pdf.