Canadian Choices - Grades 4-6
Annotation:While on an expedition with his father to get lumber, Thrand is captured by the native Osweet, who have taken him to replace one of their own who was killed by a Greenlander.
Annotation:Parvana's life changed suddenly when the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. When her father is captured and arrested, it is up to Parvana to support her family on her own.
Annotation:When Jack is sent out from the Opportunities School for Orphans and Foundlings to be a bookkeeper's apprentice, he finds his heretofore predictable life full of unusual adventures.
Annotation:Young Jim's life is about to change due to the abrupt arrival of an old sea dog named Captain Charles Johnson. And a good thing too, as the family inn has hit rough times.
Annotation:Primrose, living in a small fishing village, recounts all that she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life in the months after her parents are lost at sea.
Annotation:Walt Elliot goes with the father he hasn't seen for years to planet Aqua, where he discovers that his father's project threatens the existence of a highly intelligent native species.
Annotation:When pirates kidnap Alex's new teacher, she sets off on a journey to rescue him and enlists the help of a Captain, a Conjurer, and an extremely Ginormous Octopus.
Annotation:Anne, an orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a PEI farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.
Annotation:Set millions of years ago, Dusk slowly discovers that he's quite different from his family of chiropters. Dusk relies on his unusual gifts when he strikes out alone to find a safe refuge in spite of threats from the evil Carnassial.
Annotation:Theo, who lives in poverty with her irresponsible mother, is mysteriously "adopted" by the family of her dreams. One day, they begin to fade away, leaving behind a confused Theo.
Annotation:When Blake stumbles across a magical book, secretly brought to England by Gutenberg's apprentice to save it from evil forces, he is drawn into a dangerous quest.
Annotation:In 1943, George and his brother Jack stumble upon Camp X, Canada's secret spy camp, and find themselves caught up in a summer of intrigue as they help to battle the Axis powers.
Annotation:Guides readers through Canada's electoral and governing process, covering everything from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in Parliament.
Annotation:Between 1928 and 1971, a million immigrants entered Canada through Pier 21. Here are some of the their personal stories of turmoil, hope, and courage.
Annotation:The sky is a treasure trove of stories filled with heroes, wild animals and adventure. This fun guide to astronomy will show you where to look.
Annotation:A play-by-play of Canada's national sport's evolution over three centuries, from the first publicly played game through to the recent NHL lock-out.
Annotation:In the mid-1800s, British naval officer Sir John Franklin and his entire crew disappeared in a voyage to find the Northwest Passage. Learn about his life and what really happened to Franklin's party.
Annotation:A background on the training and beginnings of World War I, as well as maps, photographs, and quotes from those that fought so bravely at Vimy Ridge.
Annotation:See this country as it's never been seen before. Join Moose and Goose, on this wacky, wild, and utterly amazing tour from coast to coast to coast.
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This list is aimed at students in Grades 4 to 6. It features fiction titles by Canadian authors as well as information books on Canadian topics.
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