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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.

Christmas Mitzvah, The

When Al Rosen helps out at the local newsstand one Christmas Eve, he starts a tradition that spans 30 years of doing small jobs for friends and neighbours so they can enjoy their Christmas holiday.

Christmas Tree Ship, The

On November 21, 1912, the schooner Rouse Simmons set sail from a small northern Michigan town across Lake Michigan. Affectionately dubbed the "Christmas Tree Ship," this was an annual trek for the Rouse Simmons. With its cargo of Christmas trees, the ship was bound for Chicago. There Captain Herman Scheunemann would sell the trees for 50 cents or $1.00 and even gave many away to needy families. But the schooner never makes its destination. The Rouse Simmons, with all hands and cargo, disappears into the cold waters. The ship's wreckage is not found until 1971.

Chronicles of Gwendolyn Gray, The

Gwendolyn Gray faces an overwhelming battle every day: keeping her imagination under control. It's a struggle for a dreamer like Gwendolyn, in a city of identical gray skyscrapers, clouds that never clear, and grown-ups who never understand.But when her daydreams come alive and run amok in The City, the struggle to control them becomes as real as the furry creatures infesting her bedroom. Worse yet, she's drawn the attention of the Faceless Gentlemen, who want to preserve order in The City by erasing Gwendolyn and her troublesome creations.With the help of two explorers from another world, Gwendolyn escapes and finds herself in a land of clockwork inventions and colorful creations. Now Gwendolyn must harness her powers and, with a gang of airship pirates, stop the Faceless Gentlemen from destroying the new world she loves and the home that never wanted her—before every world becomes gray and dull.

Cici: A Fairy's Tale

When Cici turns 10, she learns from her "abuela" that fairies have been a part of her family for generationsùand now it's her turn! By choosing to keep her wings, she inherits the ability to always see people for who they truly are. But Cici's new powers present unexpected challenges to normal life. As a fairy, Cici also faces the magic of sprites, pixies, and demons. As she navigates her parents' divorce, new friendships, and an eccentric grandma, she will have to learn to face them all if she's to remain true to herself.

Cici: Un cuento de hada (Cici: A Fairy's Tale)

Fairies have been in Cici's family for generations. When she turns 10, it's her turn to get wings! Now in Spanish, this graphic series follows Cici's life with separated parents, an eccentric abuela, and newfound powers.