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The Defining Moments in Canadian History series pairs engaging illustrations with educational text to give readers an inside look at pivotal moments in Canada’s history. Readers will be pulled into the setting and gain an in-depth understanding of defining events as they read exciting, high-interest stories that focus on the people involved. From well-known battles to historic political moments, Defining Moments in Canadian History has it all in graphic novels.
The Defining Moments in Canadian History series pairs engaging illustrations with educational text to give readers an inside look at pivotal moments in Canada’s history. Readers will be pulled into the setting and gain an in-depth understanding of defining events as they read exciting, high-interest stories that focus on the people involved. From well-known battles to historic political moments, Defining Moments in Canadian History has it all.
What makes each generation unique, and what are their contributions to the world around us? In Defining the Generations, readers will dive into the four major generations and learn about their impact and importance.
Defying Death: MedicineÎs Journey Toward Immortality is an attempt to outline where medicine has travelled in the past and to chart where it may be heading in the future. More specifically, this work endeavors to illustrate how advances in modern medical technology often leave in their wake increases in human life expectancy. In the words of the researchers at the UKÎs Tony Blair Institute of Global Change, ÌOne of humanityÎs greatest success stories of the past century is the increase in global life expectancy as a result of the social and medical advancements that have dramatically improved basic living conditions and reduced vulnerability to infectious diseases.Ê
Poor Delia, nothing ever happens to her. Her life is so dull, dull, dull. But perhaps if Delia decided to look up or turn around, she'd see . . . the elephants marching through her house . . . the pirate sitting behind her on the school bus . . . or even the submarine that rises to the surface right after she leaves the pool! If Delia ever paid attention, she?d realize her life is quite exciting after all!
If you have picked up this book, you probably want nothing more than to understand why you feel the way you do and how to feel better. You want those depressed thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to just go away, right? Inside you'll read about what depression is, how it can derail you, and effective ways to take care of yourself if you are depressed. Full of useful information, helpful self-reflection quizzes, and easy-to-do exercises, and based firmly on cognitive-behavioral principles, this book will provide you with a concrete plan that could make a huge difference in your health and well-beingÑa difference that lasts.
Dans l’Histoire, les femmes ont façonné la culture, la politique et la population de notre grand pays qu’est le Canada. Les femmes mises en valeur dans cette série ont marqué nos vies au quotidien. Découvre leur histoire et apprends de quelle façon elles ont fait une différence.
A powerful true story of a young girl who has never known life outside a refugee camp and a father determined to help her dream big, now translated into Spanish. At Ban Vinai Refugee Camp, Kalia spends her days playing with cousins, chickens, and dogs. When she asks her father if all of the world is a refugee camp, he climbs with her to the top of a tree so she can see the world beyond the fences that confine them. Yang's evocative prose is accompanied by atmospheric illustrations from Rachel Wada in a story that encourages readers of all ages and circumstances to believe in their dreams.
A powerful true story of a young girl who has never known life outside a refugee camp and a father determined to help her dream big, now translated into Spanish. At Ban Vinai Refugee Camp, Kalia spends her days playing with cousins, chickens, and dogs. When she asks her father if all of the world is a refugee camp, he climbs with her to the top of a tree so she can see the world beyond the fences that confine them. Yang's evocative prose is accompanied by atmospheric illustrations from Rachel Wada in a story that encourages readers of all ages and circumstances to believe in their dreams.
One new idea could make life easier for the whole world! Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This series introduces readers to design thinking and teaches them how to look at problems and products in a specific way to figure out a solution or how to improve them. Design thinking fosters innovation, creativity, and even empathy--essential learning for students.