History and geography

  • American Civil War for dummies : 2nd edition

    Creator

    Dickson, Keith D.

    Abstract

    Take a walk through history with this guide for lifelong learners. The American Civil War is one of the most fascinating and impactful periods in American history. Besides bringing about the end of slavery, the war had many important economic and social effects that continue to shape the history and present-day realities of the American people. In American Civil War for Dummies, you'll get an accessible, bird's-eye view of one of history's greatest conflicts. All the must-know details of the war are covered here—from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Emancipation Proclamation.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Hoboken

    For Dummies

    Newark

    John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

    Non spécifié
  • Halifax Explodes

    Creator

    Wishinsky, Frieda

    Lewis-MacDougall, Patricia Ann

    Abstract

    Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic, Matt and Emily have outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands, evaded slave catchers on the Underground Railroad, and seen the last spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway. In Halifax Explodes!, Emily and Matt land on Citadel Hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia — just as the Mont Blanc, a ship laden with explosives, explodes in the harbor!

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Arctic Storm

    Creator

    Wishinsky, Frieda

    Lewis-MacDougall, Patricia Ann

    Abstract

    Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic, Matt and Emily have outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands, seen the Silver Dart soar high in Nova Scotia’s skies, and evaded slave catchers on the Underground Railroad. In Arctic Storm, Emily and Matt find themselves stranded in the Far North in 1976. After a shaky landing, the two friends meet a team of research scientists studying wolf and caribou migration and habitat.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Danger, Dinosaurs

    Creator

    Wishinsky, Frieda

    Griffiths, Dean

    Abstract

    Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic, Matt and Emily have met fearsome pirates in Frobisher Bay. In Danger, Dinosaurs!, Emily and Matt are off to the Cretaceous period in the Alberta Badlands to fulfill every child’s fantasy of getting up close with a dinosaur. Maiasaura, Lambeosaurus, and T-rex, oh my!

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Beware, Pirates

    Creator

    Wishinsky, Frieda

    Griffiths, Dean

    Abstract

    In Beware, Pirates!, the debut title in the Canadian Flyer Adventures series, friends Matt and Emily discover the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic. The magic sled transports them back to the year 1577 where they find themselves aboard Martin Frobisher’s ship, The Aid. Adventure beckons, and Emily and Matt are happy to follow. Until, that is, they encounter a crew of pirates!

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Crazy for Gold

    Creator

    Wishinsky, Frieda

    Griffiths, Dean

    Abstract

    Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic, Matt and Emily have met fearsome pirates in Frobisher Bay and outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands. In Crazy for Gold, Emily and Matt fly to the Yukon. It’s the late 1800s, and gold rush fever has taken hold. But as Emily and Matt soon find out, the quest for gold is difficult and dangerous. First, they must make the long and grueling climb up an icy mountain. Then, they must survive a perilous trip by boat down the rough Yukon River rapids into Dawson City.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Hiding Edith : a true story

    Creator

    Kacer, Kathy

    Abstract

    The remarkable true story of a young girl named Edith and the French village of Moissac that helped her and many other children during the Holocaust. The town's mayor and citizens concealed the presence of hundreds of Jewish children who lived in a safe house, risking their own safety by hiding the children from the Nazis in plain site, saving them from being captured and detained and most certainly saving their lives.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Second Story Press

    Non spécifié