Under the Same Sun
Underground to Canada
United Kingdom
Unlearning Aboriginal Stereotypes
The Vikings
The Vikings
The Vikings: Fact and Fiction: Adventures of Young Vikings in Jorvik
Voyageurs Series
Under the Same Sun (Periodical). Youth Editions (CIDA). No Order No. is needed. ($Free periodical)
Published in September, December and March, this magazine for 12-to-15-year-olds explores various aspects of international development themes e.g., environment, communication. Includes games, comics and colour photos. Only individual subscriptions will be accepted. Subscription coupons and order forms for free materials can be obtained from CIDA. Also available in French.
Suggested Unit(s): All
Underground to Canada (Print-Fiction). Barbara Smucker. Irwin, Penguin (IRW, PBC), 1977, 1978. 157 p. ISBN 0-7720-1111-7 ($14.95 hdc. [IRW]) ISBN 0-14-031122-X ($4.99 pbk. [PBC])
Julily has been cruelly separated from her mother and sold to a harsh slave owner in the deep South. Drawing on her mother's instructions and the help of the underground railway, she escapes with Liza, another young slave who has become crippled from repeated beatings. An emotionally honest tale written with deceptive simplicity. Depicts problems that led to slave escapes, charity extended by abolitionists, especially the Quakers, and adjustments to a life of freedom in Canada. A runner-up winner of the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year Award for Children. Also appropriate for middle level English Language Arts.
Suggested Unit(s): Interaction
United Kingdom (Print-Non-Fiction). Neil Grant. (People and Places Series). Silver Burdett (GIN), 1988. 46 p. ISBN 0-382-09513-8 ($24.95 hdc.)
Offers a brief introduction to the history, geography, people and culture of the United Kingdom. Includes numerous colour photographs, illustrations and maps. Provides several "key facts" sections. One drawback is that the measurements are imperial. Includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Unit(s): Interaction, Identity
Unlearning Aboriginal Stereotypes (Video Kit). Berkeley Studio (UCB), 1987. Includes a 14 min. video, 1/2" VHS and a teacher's guide. Order No. 857500230 ($20.95 kit)
Aboriginal children discuss stereotypes they see in books about Aboriginal peoples and nations. They look at why print materials and illustrations can be hurtful. Inaccurate portrayals and ridiculing are the focus. The video is the Canadian version of Unlearning Aboriginal Stereotypes produced by Council on Interracial Books for Children, New York. An excellent source for students to begin to examine the sensitive issues of stereotyping. A teacher's guide accompanies the video. Useful for social studies courses from Grades 6 to 12.
Suggested Unit(s): Interaction, Identity
The Vikings (Print-Non-Fiction). Robert Livesey and A.G. Smith. (Discovering Canada Series). Stoddart (IRW), 1989. 90 p. ISBN 0-7737-5209-9 ($9.95 pbk.)
Tells the story of the Vikings and their landing on North American shores. Offers numerous ideas for activities including board games, writing sagas, discussions of navigation techniques and building a Viking home. Provides black and white illustrations. Includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Unit(s): Interaction
The Vikings (Print-Non-Fiction). Pamela Odijk. (The Ancient World Series). Silver Burdett (GIN), 1989. 47 p. ISBN 0-382-09893-5 ($29.95 hdc.)
Describes many aspects of the lives of Vikings including culture, literature, religion and daily life. Discusses why the civilization declined after 300 years. Includes a timeline, a "Famous People and Places" section, and clear colour photos, illustrations and maps. Offers a table of contents, a glossary and an index. Also useful for Grade 9 Social Studies.
Suggested Unit(s): Interaction
The Vikings: Fact and Fiction: Adventures of Young Vikings in Jorvik (Print-Non-Fiction). Robin Place. Cambridge University Press (IRW), 1985. unp. ISBN 0-521-30855-0 ($16.70 hdc.) ISBN 0-521-31572-7 ($13.00 pbk.)
Based on archaeological evidence, the author has created stories about Viking children who might have lived in Jorvik (York, England) 1000 years ago. The"How Do We Know?" sections include black and white photos and illustrations of artifacts which give insight into the lifestyle of the Vikings. The book also offers a few colour illustrations of the families.
Suggested Unit(s): Interaction
Voyageurs Series (Video). Please refer to the title A Norse Discovery.