Caldecott Video Library - Vol. IV
Camels Can Make You Homesick and Other Stories
Canada
Canada. Rev. ed.
Canada at the Polls: Election Simulation Kit
Canada Celebrates Multiculturalism
Canada: Its Land and People. 2nd ed.
Canada: The Culture
Canada: The Land
Canada: The People
Canada Votes: How We Elect Our Government
Canada's Capital: The Story of Ottawa
Canada's Links
Canada's People: The Métis
The Canadian Atlas of Aboriginal Settlement
Canadian Connections
Canadian Families
Canadian Families Program
Canadian Fire Fighters. Canadian Garbage Collectors. Canadian Police Officers. Canadian Postal Workers.
Canadian Identity
Canadian Lives Series
Canadian Neighbors: How They Live
A Capital for All Canadians
Cargo Machines and What They Do
Caring for My Baby Sister. Caring for My Home. Caring for My Kitty.
Carol's Mirror
A Carp for Kimiko
The Cedar
Celebrate Japan
Celebrations Series
Cheryl Bibalhats: Cheryl's Potlatch
A Child in Prison Camp
Children of...Series
Children of the Yukon
Children's Atlas of the Environment
Children's Chorus
Children's Dreams and Children's Dreams 2
Children's Literature: Springboard to Understanding the Developing World
Children's Literature: Toward Understanding the Caribbean
Chinook Christmas
Circle: A Listen and Read Book Series
Circle: An I Can Read Book Series
Clean Water: The Effects of Water Pollution
Clothes
Communication! News Travels Fast
Community
Community Studies for Primary Children
Contrasts and Connections
Cooperation and Community Life. 2nd ed
Countries of the World Series
Courageous Spirits: Aboriginal Heroes of Our Children
Cree Hunters, Quebec Dams
Crosscountry Canada
Cultural Journeys: 84 Art and Social Science Activities From Around the World
The Cuna Aboriginals: Island Exiles
Caldecott Video Library - Vol. IV (Video). Weston Woods (MGR), 1992. 46 min. Dup. order no. V9341.
This video features four animated Caldecott Medal or Honour Books from West Africa. One of the stories, The Village of Round and Square Houses tells how, in the village of Tos, the men came to live in square houses and the women in round ones. The other stories featured are: A Story A Story (an Anansi story), Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, and Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 2
Camels Can Make You Homesick and Other Stories (Print-Fiction). Sadiq, Nazneen. Lorimer (FMC), 1985. ISBN 0-88862-913-3 ($16.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-88862-912-5 ($6.95 pbk.).
(CAN) The five stories in this collection feature different children from South Asian backgrounds growing up in Canada. Zorana takes a trip to Pakistan and rides a camel; Raj learns about wilderness survival; Amit takes his Bengali-born grandmother to McDonald's; Jaya performs a classical Aboriginal dance even after a classmate tried to wreck her costume; and Shanaz learns to appreciate her Muslim heritage.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 2
Canada (Print-Non-Fiction). Bender, Lionel. Silver Burdett Press (GIN), 1988. 46 p. ISBN 0-382-09508-1 ($24.95 hdc.).
Written primarily for use outside Canada, this easily read book with good visuals provides a brief overview of the history, geography and people of Canada. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Units 1, 2
Canada. Rev. ed. (Kit). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1986. 15 min. ea. Order no. 30199 ($181.45/ 5 filmstrips, 5 audiocassettes and Teacher's Guide).
Titles include: The Atlantic Provinces, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, Ontario, The Prairie Provinces and The Northwest Territories, and Quebec.
These filmstrips feature colour photos that focus on Canadian geography and lifestyles.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 1
Canada at the Polls: Election Simulation Kit (Kit). Elections Canada (ELEC), 1995. ($Free).
(CAN) This free kit is especially appropriate for use during an election campaign.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 4
Canada Celebrates Multiculturalism (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series). Crabtree (CRA), 1993. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-220-4 ($20.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-300-6 ($8.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This book provides brief descriptions and information about the history of special celebrations, holidays and festivals in Canada. Included are recipes for foods such as bannock, pea soup and banana punch. Short, easily read sections provide a general overview of the country. Visible minorities are portrayed in a positive way. The book is liberally illustrated with large, colourful photos and maps, and includes a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Units 1, 2
Canada: Its Land and People. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Massey, Donald and Patricia N. Shields. Reidmore Books (BB), 1995. 242 p. Order no. BB 1899 ($23.00 pbk.). Teacher's Resource with blackline masters. Order no. BB 6961 ($36.70 coil-bound).
(CAN) Originally designed for use as a textbook, this book begins with general information about Canada and then deals with the geography and people of each region from west to east. People from many backgrounds are portrayed. The text invites students to think critically about controversial issues and deals with historical events incidently. It is easily read with many photos, drawings, graphs, charts and maps. The teacher's guide contains suggested "community-in-box" models.
Note: It is not recommended that this book be used as a textbook, but as one of many resources.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-All Units
Canada: The Culture (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Land, Peoples, and Cultures Series). Crabtree (CRA), 1993. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-219-0 ($20.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-299-9 ($8.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This title focuses on Canada's literature, performing arts, media, architecture and sports. Short, easily read sections provide a general overview. Visible minorities are portrayed in a positive way. The book is liberally illustrated with large, colourful photos and maps. Included are a table of contents, glossary and index.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 1
Canada: The Land (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series). Crabtree (CRA), 1993. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-217-4 ($20.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-297-2 ($8.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This book deals with political and geographic regions, resources, agriculture, industry, parks, cities, transportation and environmental concerns. Short, easily read sections provide a general overview of the country. Visible minorities are portrayed in a positive way. The book contains many colour illustrations, photos and maps, a table of contents, glossary and index.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-All Units
Canada: The People (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Bobbie. (The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series). Crabtree (CRA), 1993. 32 p. ISBN 0-86505-218-2 ($20.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-86505-298-0 ($8.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This book deals with Canada's First Peoples, our country's French and English heritage, immigrants, education, recreation and famous Canadians. Short, easily read sections provide a general overview of the country. Visible minorities are portrayed in a positive way. The book is liberally illustrated with large, colourful photos and maps. It contains a table of contents, glossary and index.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Units 1, 2
Canada Votes: How We Elect Our Government (Print-Non-Fiction). Granfield, Linda. Kids Can Press (ADD), 1990. 64 p. ISBN 1-55074-250-7 ($8.46 pbk.).
(CAN) This book simplifies complex issues and difficult vocabulary by using cartoons and humorous vignettes. It includes interesting historical and current information about elections.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 4
Canada's Capital: The Story of Ottawa (CD-ROM). Timebox (SCH), 1994. ISBN 1-895703-08-5 ($86.25 limited quantities.).
System Requirements:
Macintosh II and up, 256 colour 13" Monitor, CD drive and System 7 with 4 MB RAM. Windows MPC- version, 386 with VGA 256 colour, sound board, mouse, CD drive, Windows 3.1 and 4 MB RAM.
(CAN) This resource provides an historical review of Ottawa as our capital city. It features significant events during the term of each prime minister, shows the building (and burning) of parliament buildings, and describes the history of various buildings in Ottawa. Well-chosen photos illustrate both historic and current scenes. Included is a mystery game that is set in the tunnels under the parliament buildings.
Suggested Use:Grade 5-Units 2, 4
Canada's Links (Print-Non-Fiction). Omotani, Les. Plains Publishing (BB), 1991. 80 p. Order no. BB 6621 ($15.00 hdc.).
(CAN) Ten-year-old Jenny is a student from Edmonton. She and Lise, an exchange student from France, prepare a scrapbook about the ties or links that exist between Canada and the United States, Great Britain and France. Their handprinted scrapbook addresses links that are historical, formal or informal, as well as environmental links and systems that link countries together. The book includes simple recipes, colour photos, maps, graphs, a table of contents, a glossary and an index. Note: This book contains very little information about Aboriginal and Métis Peoples.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 3
Other Use: Social Studies 6
Canada's People: The Métis (Print-Non-Fiction). Cardinal, Phyllis and Dale Ripley. (We Built Canada Series). Plains Publishing (PLS), 1987. 98 p. ISBN 0-920985-00-9 ($34.95 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-920985-28-9 ($39.95 spiral-bound).
(CAN, I/M) The book provides a comprehensive look at Métis Peoples - historic events, their current situation, their heroes, and their various links with other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Peoples. Although reading may be difficult for Grade 4 students, this excellent resource is well illustrated with photos, maps and graphs. The teacher's guide includes various lesson plans as well as blackline masters.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 2; Grade 5-Unit 2
Other Use: Native Studies 10
The Canadian Atlas of Aboriginal Settlement (Atlas). Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research (GDI), 1993. 21 p. ISBN 0-920-915-34-5 ($12.95 coil-bound).
(I/M, SK) This resource contains contemporary and historical maps of Western Canadian political boundaries, Treaty areas, Métis settlements, and Aboriginal bands and natural resources. Although the maps tend to be rather crowded with detail, this is an informative and unique resource.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Units 2, 3
Canadian Connections (Print-Non-Fiction). Galvin, Kathryn E. and Margaret Barry. Reidmore Books (REI), 1991. 104 p. ISBN 0-919091-97-0 ($19.95 hdc.). Teacher's Resource - ISBN 1-895073-42-1 ($29.95 spiral-bound).
(CAN) This unconventional textbook explores Canada within the context of three concepts--interaction, links and influence--primarily as they relate to relationships with Britain and France. Within that context, it deals with Canada's geography, history, tourism, transportation and trade, communication and culture, and contributions. It is visually appealing with many photos, cartoons, graphs and charts and includes case studies, multicultural perspectives, and suggested activities. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index. The teacher's guide is designed to accompany the resource when used as a basic text. Note: This book is recommended to be used as one of many resources, not as a textbook.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Teacher Reference
Other Use: Social Studies 6
Canadian Families (Kit). Odynak, Emily, ed. (Kanata Series). Weigl (WEI), 1990. ISBN 0-919879-00-4 ($79.95).
(CAN) The kit includes a teacher's guide of 70 pages containing suggestions for various subjects (as well as cooking activities), eight posters featuring different languages and traditions, and an audiocassette of music for singing and dancing.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 2
Canadian Families Program (Print-Non-Fiction). Pedersen, Joan, et al. Fitzhenry & Whiteside (BB), 1983-86 ($6.25 each).
(CAN) Each package comes with an activity resource book or a teacher's guide, and children's story books that deal with various aspects of family life. Each activity resource book shows how the books in the series may be used, and includes many easy to use, interesting activities. Listed below are the titles that are presently available:
| Level One | Order no. |
| Changing Homes | BB 5018 |
| Treaty Days | BB 5019 |
| Uncle Perfect | BB 5016 |
| Canadian Families: Activity Resource Book | BB 5021 |
| Teacher's Guide | BB 5020 |
Level Two | |
| Cottage Weekend | BB 5023 |
| Grandpa's Birthday | BB 5025 |
| Canadian Families: Activity Resource Book | BB 5243 |
| Teacher's Guide | BB 5032 |
Canadian Fire Fighters. Canadian Garbage Collectors. Canadian Police Officers. Canadian Postal Workers. (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: In My Neighbourhood Series.
Canadian Identity (Video). Miller, Cathy. Classroom Video (CVO), 1991. 26 min. No order no. is required. ($69.00).
(CAN) This video raises questions about identity and what it means to be Canadian. What do we share as a people and what makes us unique? Are there any values we can call Canadian? Different viewpoints are given for discussion. Five major issues affecting Canadian identity are discussed: regionalism, French/English relations, multiculturalism, native issues and the influence of the USA.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 1
Canadian Lives Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Fitzhenry & Whiteside (FHW), 1989-90. 48-64 p. ($12.95 pbk.; $44.95/5 copies).
(CAN) Each book features biographies of Canadians, past and present, who have made notable contributions or achieved excellence in various sports or careers. Books include good photos, many sub-headings, and newspaper excerpts. A teacher's guide is available for some books. The following is a partial listing of titles in the series.
Single Biographies:
| Bryan Adams | ISBN 0-88902-861-3 |
| Wayne Gretzky | ISBN 0-88902-368-9 |
| Brian Orser | ISBN 0-88902-863-X |
| Jeanne Sauvé | ISBN 0-88902-854-0 |
| David Suzuki | ISBN 0-88902-859-1 |
Group Biographies:
Bravery ISBN 0-88902-856-7
The book includes biographies of the following: Carlotta Hacker, Mary Dohey, William Hall, George R. Pearkes and Andrew Mynarski.
Kids' Writers ISBN 0-88902-851-6
The book includes biographies of the following: Janet Grant, Dennis Lee, Jean Little, Robert Munsch and Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Painters ISBN 0-88902-853-2
The book includes biographies of the following: Kate Taylor, Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, William Kurelek and Norval Morrisseau.
Pioneers ISBN 0-88902-369-7
The book includes biographies of the following: Rosemary Neering, Louis Hébert, Catherine Parr Traill, Marie Rose Smith and Joe Boyle.
Swimmers ISBN 0-88902-855-9
Featured are Alex Baumann, Sylvie Bernier, Graham Smith and Elaine Tanner.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 1; Grade 5-Unit 1
Other Use: English Language Arts
Arts Education
Canadian Neighbors: How They Live (Print-Non-Fiction). Hacker, Carlota and Tony Burley. (Kanata: The Canadian Studies Series). Weigl (BB), 1987. 52 p. Order no. BB 7033 ($8.95 pbk.).
Stories about four families from Medicine Hat, Toronto, Terence Bay, Nova Scotia, and a farm near Shaunavon, Saskatchewan are told from children's perspectives. Each story includes maps and colour pictures.
Suggested Use:Grade 3-Unit 1
A Capital for All Canadians (Kit). National Capital Commission (NCC), 1990. No order no. is required. ($Free - 1 copy per teacher).
(CAN) This kit is available from the National Capital Commission. It includes a user's guide, a map of the national capital region, and supplementary materials like pictures, information sheets and activity suggestions.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 4
Cargo Machines and What They Do (Print-Non-Fiction). Radford, Derek. Candlewick Press (DGL), 1991. unp. ISBN 1-56402-005-3 ($10.95 hdc.) ISBN 1-56402-434-2 ($5.99 pbk.).
The book includes pictures and text that feature heavy equipment to carry things or perform heavy work (e.g., cargo plane, log loader, tankers, snow blowers, space vehicles). Large, attractive illustrations have parts of the machines labelled with an explanation of what the parts do. (See also Building Machines and What They Do).
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 3
Caring for My Baby Sister. Caring for My Home. Caring for My Kitty. (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Growing Responsible Book Series.
Carol's Mirror (Video). (Playing Fair Series). National Film Board (NFB), 1991. 15 min. Order no. 193C9191-103 ($26.95). Order no. 193C9191-131 ($69.95/series which includes 4 titles).
Carol wants to play Snow White in a school play, but Carol is not white. The class finds a solution to the problem. Videos in this series for 7-12 year olds is aimed at encouraging students to think about and discuss racism and regard all children with respect.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 2; All Grades
A Carp for Kimiko (Print-Fiction). Kroll, Virginia. Charlesbridge Publishing (MON), 1993. unp. ISBN 0-88106-412-2 ($19.95 hdc.).
Kimiko wants to fly a carp kite during a special festival but tradition dictates that only boys are allowed to do that. When the traditions are "bent" just slightly, everyone is satisfied. This is a heartwarming story of growing up in a traditional Japanese family, where both parents and children make adjustments.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 2
The Cedar (Print-Fiction). Guujaaw. (Queen Charlotte Islands Reading Series). WEDGE (PEP), 1984. 24 p. ISBN 0-88865-032-9 ($16.00 hdc.).
(CAN, I/M) In this colour-illustrated story, an unknown narrator speaks respectfully to the cedar. He acknowledges the cedar's great age and value to the forest, and describes the procedures followed for cutting, trimming and carving the cedar into a totem. Each animal's significance is explained as it is carved into the cedar. Finally, the totem is ceremoniously raised in front of the council house, where the totem is assured that its stories will be told to all.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 3
Other Use: English Language Arts
Celebrate Japan (Print-Non-Fiction). Tiernan, Roxsane. Maple Leaf Publishing (MLP), 1990. 60 p. ISBN 1-55056-016-6 ($19.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This book explains the different kinds of celebrations that Japanese people observe. It provides historical information, explains the meaning of the name of the celebration, and suggests activities that could be done in class. The illustrations are Japanese style paintings by Kuniko Iyama. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
Celebrations Series (Print-Non-Fiction). A & C Black (FHW), 1985-87. ($14.95 hdc.).
Authors of this series use the setting of multicultural primary classrooms and the children's homes to explore special occasions. Most books deal with Christian and/or Muslim celebrations. Colour photos accompany an informative text. Each book ends with one or two pages of background information and suggested activities. The content and vocabulary have a British slant.
The following is a partial listing of available titles:
| Brothers and Sisters | ISBN 0-7136-2934-7 |
| Diwali | ISBN 0-7136-2643-7 |
| Eid ul-Fitr | ISBN 0-7136-3054-X |
| Harvest Festival | ISBN 0-7136-2935-5 |
| Sam's Passover | ISBN 0-7136-2646-1 |
Cheryl Bibalhats: Cheryl's Potlatch (Print-Non-Fiction). Thompson, Sheila. Yinka Dene Language Institute (YDL), 1991. 36 p. ISBN 1-895267-02-1 ($12.95 hdc.).
(CAN, I/M) Cheryl is preparing for her potlach where she will receive her cultural name, Deela. For months her family and other members of the Caribou Clan gather gifts and organize the potlach in the traditional way. Then the big day finally arrives! The book offers numerous colour photographs.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 2
A Child in Prison Camp (Print-Non-Fiction). Takashima, Shizuye. Tundra Books (UTP), 1971. unp. ISBN 0-88776-241-7 ($7.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a true story of the author's experiences of being moved from Vancouver to a remote relocation camp near Nelson, B.C., where she and her family lived for three years. The story is simply told and reveals the many hardships the family endured. It is a good story to read aloud.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 2
Children of...Series. (Video). Journal Films (MAG), 1987. 12-13 min. ($99.00 each).
| Children of Hong Kong | Order no. 403-31-131 |
| Children of Samoa | Order no. 403-31-132 |
Each video features the day-to-day life of a family from the perspective of a child. It is an interesting and informative series.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
Children of the Yukon (Print-Non-Fiction). Harrison, Ted. Tundra (UTP), 1977. unp. ISBN 0-88776-163-1 ($6.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Each page of this book features a painting and short text by Harrison describing an aspect of life in the Yukon today. The topics featured include the Tagish summer festival, setting rabbit snares, snowshoe racing, exploring the ghost town of Discovery, and panning for gold. It is suitable as a read-aloud.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 1
Other Use: Arts Education
English Language Arts
Children's Atlas of the Environment (Print-Non-Fiction). UNICEF. Rand McNally (BB), 1991. 79 p. Order no. BB 6975 ($18.80 hdc.).
This "atlas" deals with environmental issues. It presents the earth as a balanced system, deals with issues that have upset this balance, and explores ways in which the balance can be restored. Each two-page spread deals with one topic and includes information, maps, illustrations and activity suggestions. Note: This resource was formerly entitled Environmental Atlas for Children.
Suggested Use: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Children's Chorus (Print-Non-Fiction). UNICEF. E.P. Dutton (UFS), 1989. unp. ISBN 0-525-44545-5 ($18.95 hdc.). Available from Regina office only.
The book explains in one or two sentences each of the ten principles of the Rights of the Child (U.N. Declaration, 1959). It is beautifully illustrated by 11 world renowned children's artists.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 3
Children's Dreams and Children's Dreams 2 (Video). Multi Media Group (MGR), 1990. Series 1 - Dup. order no. V7801-V7863 . Series 2 - Dup. order no. V8161-V8217.
Two series, each with 60 six-minute stories, feature children from different countries discovering animals in their natural habitat. Example titles: Jeremie and the Llama, Aurélien and the Boa, Ita and the Turtles.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
Other Use: Kindergarten
Children's Literature: Springboard to Understanding the Developing World (Print-Non-Fiction). UNICEF (UFS), 1990. 120 p. ISBN 0-921564-03-1 ($10.00 coil-bound).
This collection of activities contains many suggestions on how to use folktales from Africa, India, and Latin America to teach children about development education issues. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography of supplementary resources and four appendices.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 2; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts
Social Studies 6
Children's Literature: Toward Understanding the Caribbean (Print-Non-Fiction). UNICEF (UFS), 1992. 150 p. ISBN 0-921564-04-X ($13.00 coil-bound).
This teacher resource is a sequel to Children's Literature: Springboard to Understanding the Developing World. It identifies various stories (e.g., Anansi stories), songs, poems, fables and novels from the Caribbean and provides suggestions on how these may be used to develop a global perspective. The book offers activities suitable for Kindergarten to Grade 8. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3; Teacher Reference
Chinook Christmas (Print-Fiction). Wiebe, Rudy. Red Deer College Press (RED), 1992. 32 p. ISBN 0-88995-086-5 ($14.95 hdc.).
(CAN) The setting is a small prairie Mennonite community in the 1940s. When a chinook turns the usual bitter cold of December into April weather, Eric and his friends go exploring on their bikes. After the Christmas Eve church service, there is a mystery present for Eric on the doorstep. The text is complemented by David More's colourful, full-page paintings.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 2
Circle: A Listen and Read Book Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Guebert, Linda, et al. Fitzhenry & Whiteside (FHW), 1985. 23 p. ISBN 0-88902-802-8 ($95.00/3 each of 9 pbk. titles).
The following is a partial listing of titles included in this series:
All Around The Village.
(CAN) Each two-page spread features a drawing of a different part of a northern village. The buildings, vehicles, and other illustrated features are labelled. The pictures show people engaged in various activities during both summer and winter.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 1
On Our Way
(CAN) The text of the book is a song (music is included on the last page) that families might sing as they leave their community by sea plane. The text is well illustrated with simple drawings.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 2
Rosie's Feast
(CAN) The community gathers for a feast. The food includes moosemeat, fish, bannock, and cakes. After the meal, everybody dances to the music of a local group. On their way home by skidoo, Rosie falls asleep.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 2
Circle: An I Can Read Book Series (Print- Non-Fiction). McInnes, John, et al. Fitzhenry & Whiteside (FHW), 1985. 48 p. ISBN 0-88902-805-2 ($245.00/10 each of 9 pbk. titles).
These books are written from a northern Aboriginal perspective. The titles below are examples from this package:
Here Comes Winter
(CAN) People and animals of the north prepare for winter as children look forward to special winter activities. Illustrations include both photos and drawings.
Together at Camp
(CAN) Children attending summer camp gather wood, fish, and teach each other various skills. Illustrations include children's drawings, photos, and an artist's drawings.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 3
Clean Water: The Effects of Water Pollution (Video). (Earthbeat Series). Intellimation (NVM), 1991. 26 min. Order no. V9018-2 ($149.00).
The video has four segments featuring how alternative farming methods can reduce the use of farm chemicals which contaminate well water. The video includes an interview with Ted Danson (Cheers) discussing efforts to reduce ocean pollution from off-shore oil drilling and dumping of toxic wastes, a citizen project to clean up Boston Harbour, and how local citizens forced the closure of a gasoline refinery on the Black Sea.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 3
Clothes (Print-Non-Fiction). Llewellyn, Claire. (First Look at Series). Gareth Stevens Children's Books (SBC), 1991. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-0677-8 ($16.95 hdc.).
The book discusses buying new and secondhand clothes and wearing clothes that keep you warm, cool, safe, comfortable and clean. It shows clothes worn as uniforms or for special occasions. Large, colourful, international photos complement the large, easily read print.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 3; Grade 2-Unit 3
Communication! News Travels Fast (Print-Non-Fiction). Aust, Siegfried. (Fun With Technology Series). Lerner (NEL), 1991. 32 p. ISBN 0-8225-2153-9 ($26.65 hdc.).
The book traces the history of communication from using runners, carrier pigeons and signals, to fax machines and videophones. It includes things for students to try. It is an informative and visually appealing resource with detailed, cartoon style, colour illustrations. Included are a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 3
Community (Print-Non-Fiction). Brusic, Sharon A. (Kids & Technology Mission 21 Series). Delmar Publishers (NEL), 1992. 32 p. 1992. ISBN 0-8273-4106-7 ($4.95 pbk.).
How is technology used in different communities? Each two-page spread deals with a type of technology that helps provide a community service (e.g., water use, transportation, construction). Many colour photos, illustrations, and quick fact boxes are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 3; Grade 2-Unit 3
Community Studies for Primary Children (Print-Non-Fiction). Smith, Helen. WEDGE (BB), 1986. 30 p. Order no. BB 6948 ($7.55 spiral-bound).
(CAN) More than 200 suggestions for learning about a local community are included in this teacher's guide. Suggestions are arranged according to topics (e.g., business, communication, public services). Activities are experience-based and develop concepts as well as skills in mapping, recording, measuring, classifying, observing and drawing conclusions.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Teacher Reference
Contrasts and Connections (Video). (Tapestry of the Land Series). CKCK Creative Services (MGR), 1993. 24 min. Dup. order no. V8800.
(SK) This video is a look at how multiculturalism has shaped Saskatchewan society as we have come to know it. Through first-hand observations, distant recollections, and dramatic re-enactments, the Saskatchewan lifestyle, both past and present, is presented in a unique, non-traditional fashion. "Contrast and Connections" deals with the broad cultural picture. Who makes up this land? How and why did the first settlers arrive? Why do these people and their families choose to stay?
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 2
Cooperation and Community Life. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian Cooperative Association (BB), 1987. unp. Order no. BB 827 ($23.30 binder).
(CAN) This binder contains a host of activities related to cooperation games; simulation activities; role playing historical events; exploring family, school and community issues; learning about governance and economics; exploring needs/wants and the ways they are met; and dealing with environmental issues.
Suggested Use: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-Teacher Reference
Countries of the World Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Wayland (NEL), 1989. 48 p. each.
| China | ISBN 1-85210-043-5 ($22.95 hdc.) |
| ISBN 0-7502-0897-X ($13.13 pbk.) | |
| Japan | ISBN 0-7502-0263-7 ($13.13 pbk.) |
| Canada | ISBN 1-85210-042-7 ($22.65 hdc.) |
This British series deals with countries' geography, history, religion, food, language, festivals and government. Each book includes good colour photos, maps and diagrams, a table of contents, index and glossary.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
Courageous Spirits: Aboriginal Heroes of Our Children (Print-Non-Fiction). Archibald, Jo-ann, Val Friesen and Jeff Smith, eds. Theytus (THY), 1993. 172 p. ISBN 0-919441-50-5 ($9.95 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-919441-51-3 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) This anthology by Aboriginal student writers contains more than 50 biographies of Aboriginal heroes. Interspersed with stories are commentaries by tricksters such as Raven, Wesakejac and Glooscap. The writers, representing all provinces and territories, describe heroes that include family members, chiefs, prominent artists, sports figures and tricksters in this well-edited compilation. The guest editorials are by Richard Wagamese. The book offers brief autobiographical notes from contributors as well as black and white drawings. Included is a table of contents. The teacher's guide describes a First Nation's approach to teaching and suggests activities for strategies such as writing themes, research, talking circles and cultural or integrated studies.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 1
Other Use: Arts Education 6-8
Cree Hunters, Quebec Dams (Video). Please refer to the title: First Nations: The Circle Unbroken Series.
Crosscountry Canada (Software). Didatech Software Ltd. (DID), 1991. Kits include back-up disk and teacher's manual. No order no. is required.
Ordering information for software kits follows:
School Edition
| Apple 5.25" | ($77.00 kit) |
| Apple 3.5" | ($77.00 kit) |
| IBM 5.25" | ($77.00 kit) |
| IBM 3.5" | ($77.00 kit) |
Lab Pack (5 copies)
| Apple 5.25" | ($150.00) |
| Apple 3.5" | ($150.00) |
| IBM 5.25" | ($160.00) |
| IBM 3.5" | ($160.00) |
Site Licences
| Apple 5.25" | ($395.00) |
| Apple 3.5" | ($395.00) |
| IBM 5.25" | ($550.00) |
| IBM 3.5" | ($550.00) |
(CAN) Acting as truck drivers, students learn the geography of Canada as they find and transport commodities across Canada. The package promotes map reading, problem solving and geographic knowledge.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 1
Cultural Journeys: 84 Art and Social Science Activities From Around the World (Print-Non-Fiction). Ryan, Margaret W. Learning Publications (FHW), 1989. 192 p. ISBN 1-55691-001-0 ($24.95 pbk.).
Cultural Journeys offers an opportunity to explore cultures of other places and times. The activities are designed for both elementary and high school students and include good suggestions for integrating Arts Education and Social Studies. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Teacher Reference
The Cuna Aboriginals: Island Exiles (Video). Phoenix Films (ITF), 1983. 22 min. Order no. 71991 ($480.00).
(I/M) The Cuna Aboriginals live in relative isolation on islands off the coast of Panama. The video follows some families as they gather, hunt, fish, farm, build houses, enjoy recreational activities, make utensils and clothes, and dance. It explores the effects of the traditional lifestyle on the young people in their society. Because the video was made for an adult audience, the teacher may need to assist with some vocabulary.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3