Canadian History (4-7) Archives - Classical Education Books

First Hockey Words

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:26:07 +0000

This action-packed story follows a group of animals who take to the ice to play a rousing game of hockey. Highlighted on the pages in large type throughout the story are hockey vocabulary words and terms.

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Hockey Opposites

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:05:22 +0000

The excitement of a hockey game and the bright, bold illustrations will keep the attention of children while they are introduced to the concept of opposites.

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Snowy Sports

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:58:52 +0000

With a mix of competitive and non-competitive sports, the book highlights winter activity at any level of play. Snowy sports featured include bobsleigh, curling, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, freestyle skiing, hockey, ice skating, luge, skeleton, ski jumping, sledge hockey, snowboarding and speed skating.

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Canada in Colours (Board Book)

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:55:54 +0000

The distinctly Canadian images – white snow, green spruce, red PEI dunes, blue St. Lawrence River, yellow wheat fields – will delight Canadians and tourists alike. Multi-colored northern lights are the perfect end to this eye-pleasing journey.

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Canada in Colours

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:52:17 +0000

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Canada 123 (Board Book)

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:45:42 +0000

See and count the sights on a colorful tour of Canada from coast to coast. Bold landscapes and an adorable cast of characters are sure to have kids making the trip from one to ten and back again!

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ABC of Canada (Board Book)

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:34:31 +0000

From Arctic to Zamboni, kids can follow the alphabet on a colorful tour across Canada. On their journey, they’ll visit Canadian landmarks, including Jasper National Park and Peggy’s Cove. They’ll also meet friendly characters enjoying Canadian pastimes, such as riding in the Calgary Stampede, playing hockey and watching the Northern Lights. Vivid illustrations and simple [...]

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ABC of Canada

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:24:19 +0000

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Canada 123

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:19:24 +0000

See and count the sights on a colorful tour of Canada from coast to coast. Bold landscapes and an adorable cast of characters are sure to have kids making the trip from one to ten and back again!

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Oh, Canada!

AWiebe — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:13:22 +0000

Bike along PEI’s red dirt roads, set sail in Quebec City, help with the harvest near Saskatoon or hike a glacier in Yukon Territory in the company of the familiar lovable cast of animal characters.

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The Hockey Sweater

AWiebe — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:16:41 +0000

"In the days of Roch's childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy's hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard's number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch [...]

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M Is for Mountie

CEBAdmin — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:34:40 +0000

In M is for Mountie: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Alphabet, award-winning author Polly Horvath explains the proud traditions and important work of Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Where do cadets go for training? Who is William Dempster and why is there a highway named after him? And what is the reason for the red coat? After reading M is for Mountie, readers will have a better understanding of and appreciation for the history, heritage, and ongoing mission of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police organization. Author Polly Horvath’s numerous books for children include the National Book Award-winning The Canning Season and Newbery Honor book Everything on a Waffle. Her books have received many honors and awards in the United States and Canada, including two Boston Globe Horn Book Award honors. She lives in Metchosin, British Columbia. Lorna Bennett attended Grant MacEwan Community College and the University of Alberta in the Arts/Fine Arts programs. She has worked as a ski instructor, designer, writer, illustrator, and animator. In addition to M is for Mountie, she also illustrated C is for Chinook: An Alberta Alphabet. Lorna lives in Edmonton, Alberta.

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