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China: Land, Life and Culture

Chip and Curly

Chip the potato chip is sure he has the annual Spud City Festival sack race in the bag--he's been practicing all year. The Home Fries (local baseball team) and Sweet Potatoes (cheer squad) are all rooting for him. The French Fries even bring their tots over for an autograph. But when Curly the springy curly fry shows up, Chip knows he's in trouble. This totally funny story is filled with clever potato puns--and subtle themes of sportsmanship and persistence. It will have kids and adults alike laughing out loud.

Chloe's Nature Journal

When her teacher assigns the class to start a science journal, noting the animals they find in their yards, Chloe is sure she'll discover the most. But once she's in her yard with her journal and markers, she can't find any animals to sketch. Will she end up finding the fewest, not the most?

Choices

The student body of Dawson High study hard, date, root for the home team, hold down part-time jobs, succeed and fail, just like typical teenagers. Characters are faced with tough choices – and must decide and react based on their principles. However, choices are complicated and learning to do the right thing is not always easy.

Choose Your Own Career Adventure (Bright Futures Press)

The Choose Your Own Career Adventure series puts readers right in the middle of some of their favourite places to explore the things that people do there.

Choosing Democracy (Crabtree Forest)  

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln described democracy best, as Ìgovernment of the people, by the people, and for the people.Ê Choosing Democracy examines the development of this form of government and how it has transformed the world over time. Developed to engage, each title explores how democracy functions and dives deep into the concepts of freedom, justice, and the rule of law. Students are challenged to involve themselves in protecting rights and discerning threats to democracy from reasonable criticisms. Free downloadable Teachers Guide available.

Christmas Ahoy

Ahoy! A spectacular Christmas boat parade is underway! Count up to ten as the dazzling crafts bob pass . . . but wait! Where is Santa and his reindeer? Surely, they aren't missing the parade? Never fear, little mariners, Santa simply has a surprise in store. With backmatter on the bevy of boats featured!

Christmas Around the World (Starfish)  

Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in different countries. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Christmas Carol, A

This perennial Dickensian favourite about a miser’s startling change of heart is illustrated by Italian artist Roberto Innocenti and reissued for the readers of all the Christmases Yet To Come.

Christmas Coal Man, The

The Coal Man works hard all year, searching dark mines for the coal that Santa Claus drops into the stockings of naughty boys and girls. He's saving up money to take himself, his mule, and his trusty canary to a sunny island. This year, when the Coal Man makes his delivery to the North Pole, he gets a big surprise. Santa's not using coal anymore! Will the Coal Man ever get his day in the sun? With a little Christmas magic, he just might.