Books in Discovering Careers series

On June 18, 1812, the Americans declared war on Britain and attacked the nearest British target, Canada. Although outnumbered ten to one, Canadian volunteers in the War of 1812 successfully defended their homes and towns from the skilled American armies. Who were these defenders - the men and women who saved Canada? Where did they fight their battles? What weapons did they use?

Discover the fascinating world of snakes with this tactile handbook packed with scientific facts and incredible images of the world’s most sssensational reptile.How big is a boa constrictor? How can you tell the difference between a coral snake and a banded king snake? Discover the fascinating world of snakes with this tactile handbook. From cobras to kingsnakes, this book is packed with facts about everyone’s favorite reptiles. Explore scientific facts about snakes from all over the world with this easy-to-read book. Kids will learn about the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes, as well as meet the largest snake ever discovered in this scientifically accurate handbook packed with everything you could ever want to know about snakes.

This latest addition to the exciting, innovative Discovering Canada series brings to life the time before the white European settlers “discovered” Canada, when only the original native peoples lived here. Who were these peoples? Where did they live? What were their legends and myths, famous heroes and supernatural gods? • Build an Iroquois longhouse • Play an Inuit Game • Create a family totem • And much, much more… Native Peoples Learn History and Have Fun!

Each career article includes: - What they do--describes typical responsibilities, working conditions, and more- Education and training--explains how to prepare for a career and whether or not apprenticeships, internships, and degree or licensing requirements are necessary- Earnings--offers general information on average salary ranges and fringe benefits- Outlook--forecasts the future in terms of the expected rate of growth or decline of job openings and opportunities in the field- For More Info--a sidebar that lists pertinent organizations and contact information.Each career profile also contains one or more additional features that enhance the coverage of each career, including black-and-white photographs, sidebars and notes on interesting topics in the field, profiles of famous people in the field, words to learn, and more.

Black Heritage, the story of Canada’s Black heritage is filled with important events and amazing people who helped shape the country’s history and culture - people like: Rose Fortune, North America's first policewoman, Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railway's legendary "conductor", Newspaper editor Mary Ann Shadd, Elijah McCoy, the brilliant inventor who was "the real McCoy", Mattieu da Costa interpreter, The Jamaican Maroons, builders of the Halifax Citadel, Soldiers Richard Pierpont and William Hall, Boxer George Dixon, Doc Shadd of Saskatchewan, Alberta cowboy John Ware, Fergie Jenkins, the first Canadian elected to the Baseball Hall of fame, And many recent achievers, such as Rosemary Brown and Grant Fuhr. Robert Livesey's engaging text and A. G. Smith's detailed pen-and-ink illustrations, as well as many hands-on activites, encourage kids to celebrate the depth and diversity of Canada's Black heritage. Learn history and have fun. The activities include: Make a drum Build a settler’s cabin Create a meal Write a rap song And much more…