Danger on the Tracks
Delhi Visit
A Developing World
Development Day Activities
The Dilemma Book
Dinosaurs Travel: A Guide for Families on the Go
Discover Canada
Discover Together: A Disability Awareness Resource
Discoveries Series
Discovering Beverages
Discovering Wool
Don't Turn Away Series
A Dozen Angels: A Story Set in Mexico
Dream Wolf
Danger on the Tracks (Print-Fiction). Freeman, Bill. (Adventures in Canadian History). James Lorimer & Co. (FMC), 1987. 171 p. ISBN 0-88862-873-0 ($16.95 hdc.). ISBN 0-88862-872-2 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This historical fiction book set in Ontario during the 1870s features two children who leave home and find work with a crew building the railroad. They become embroiled in a bitter feud between the owners of a stagecoach line and the owners of the railroad. Although some students may find this story difficult to read, it is an exciting adventure story and portrays both historical events and a full range of human emotions.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 2
Delhi Visit (Print-Non-Fiction). Morris, Ann.
A & C Black (FHW), 1989. 25 p. ISBN 0-7136-3098-1 ($12.95 hdc.).
Two young girls living in London travel to Delhi with their mother for their Christmas vacation. Through the story, the reader is introduced to the family's language, religion and customs. This is a good read aloud book.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 2
A Developing World (Map). Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), 1987. No order no. is required. ($Free).
(CAN) This map of the world shows each country with information about population, access to water, literacy rates, and infant mortality. The map is printed in English on one side and repeated in French on the other side. See also Development Day Activities.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Development Day Activities (Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), 1989. 24 p. ISBN 0-622-56818-4 ($Free).
(CAN) The first Monday of October has been designed as Development Day to encourage Canadians to better understand the surrounding world and the challenges facing developing countries. This teacher's guide provides a variety of activities, some of which use the map, A Developing World. There are suggestions for all grades. The book includes identical text in French.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
The Dilemma Book (Print-Non-Fiction). The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRC), 1989. 59 p. ISBN 0-921234-68-6 ($8.00 pbk.).
(CAN) This book contains 60 controversial scenarios for students to discuss and make decisions on, as well as 100 topics for debate. The scenarios and topics deal with a variety of issues including development, the environment, culture, the military and foreign aid. Although the book was designed to be used by older students, some of the ideas may be used at this level.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 4
Dinosaurs Travel: A Guide for Families on the Go (Print-Non-Fiction). Brown, Laurie Krasny and Marc Brown. Little, Brown (LIT), 1988. 32 p. ISBN 0-316-11076-0 ($17.95 hdc.).
The cartoon-style illustrations and sentence captions provide all the information needed to prepare for and enjoy a trip. Teachers who choose to develop the "journey" theme may find this a useful resource.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 1
Discover Canada (Print-Non-Fiction). Grolier (NEL), 1992-94. 128-144 p. each. ($24.92 hdc.).
| Alberta | ISBN 0-7172-3047-3 |
| British Columbia | ISBN 0-7172-2716-2 |
| Manitoba | ISBN 0-7172-3048-1 |
| New Brunswick | ISBN 0-7172-2721-9 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ISBN 0-7172-2715-4 |
| Northwest Territories | ISBN 0-7172-2722-7 |
| Nova Scotia | ISBN 0-7172-3049-X |
| Ontario | ISBN 0-7172-3050-3 |
| Prince Edward Island | ISBN 0-7172-2720-0 |
| Quebec | ISBN 0-7172-2719-7 |
| Saskatchewan | ISBN 0-7172-2718-9 |
| The Yukon | ISBN 0-7172-2810-X |
(CAN) Each book deals with the geological and human history of the province and describes its current government, economic activities, arts/recreation and places to visit. The last 20 pages feature facts, landmarks, important dates and famous people. Readability is suitable for advanced students. The colour photos are small.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-All Units
Discover Together: A Disability Awareness Resource (Kit). Department of the Secretary of State of Canada (CGH), n.d. unp. ($35.00 binder).
(CAN) This binder includes a general introduction, six units dealing with different disabilities, an audiocassette that simulates hearing loss, and blackline masters needed for the activities. This resource contains clear directions and interesting activities.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 3; Teacher Reference
Discoveries Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles:
Discovering Beverages
Discovering Wool.
Discovering Beverages (Print-Non-Fiction). Oram, Liz. (Discoveries Series). Young Library (SBC), 1992. 24 p. ISBN 1-85429-010-X ($13.95 hdc.).
Dealing primarily with tea, coffee and cocoa, the book shows where and how the plants are grown and the different ways the beverages may be served. A short section on soft drinks is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
Discovering Wool (Print-Non-Fiction). Bradley, Susannah. (Discoveries Series). Young Library (SBC), 1993. 24 p. ISBN 1-85429-015-0 ($13.95 hdc.).
Beginning with how sheep are raised and cared for in different countries, the book then goes on to describe the steps involved in producing a wool garment.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
Don't Turn Away Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Bergman, Thomas. Gareth Stevens (SBC), 1989, 1991. 32-54 p. ($19.50 hdc. each).
The following titles are available in the series:
Finding a Common Language: Children Living With Deafness
ISBN 1-55532-916-0
Going Places: Children Living With Cerebral Palsy
ISBN 0-8368-0199-7
One Day at a Time: Children Living With Leukemia
ISBN 1-55532-913-6
Seeing in Special Ways: Children Living With Blindness
ISBN 1-55532-915-2
We Laugh, We Love, We Cry: Children Living With Mental Retardation
ISBN 155532-914-4
Each book features a sensitive but candid story of a child living with a disability. It describes special equipment required and emphasizes the child's need to receive and give love and friendship. The vocabulary may be difficult for Grade 2s and they may need teacher guidance. This excellent series has good black and white photos.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 3
A Dozen Angels: A Story Set in Mexico (Print-Non-Fiction). Thomson, Ruth and Neil Thomson. (WideWorld Series). A & C Black (FHW), 1988. 25 p. ISBN 0-7136-3210-0 ($13.95 hdc.).
When Jorge's dad breaks one of the clay angels ordered by a local merchant, Jorge comes to the rescue and secretly makes one so that the order is filled.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
Dream Wolf (Print-Fiction). Goble, Paul. Bradbury (DIS), 1990. unp. ISBN 0-02-736585-9 ($19.50 hdc.)
(I/M) This Lakota legend is adapted from Goble's earlier edition entitled The Friendly Wolf. Two young children become lost when they wander away from the other berry pickers. They are cared for and led home by a wolf who promises to call to them in the evenings as a sign of friendship between humans and the wolf. An introduction and final note describe the imbalance in nature caused by excessive killing of the wolf population.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 4
Other Use: English Language Arts