Titles and Descriptions (N to O)

Native American Culture Series
Native Reflections
Native Soldiers, Foreign Battlefields
Native Voices
The Nature of Anthropology. Rev. ed.
The Nature of Culture
Nellie's Quest
Nelson World Atlas. 4th ed.
The New Land: A First Year on the Prairie
New Orleans Black Aboriginals: A Case Study in the Arts
Newscasts From the Past Series
Nigeria
Nobody's Born a Racist
The Norman Impact on the Medieval World
The Northern Circumpolar World
Northern Lights Books for Children Series
The Nystrom Canadian Desk Atlas. 1998 ed.
The Nystrom Outline Map Library
The Nystrom World Atlas. 2nd ed.
October 23, 1642 - Field Reports
Ogbo: Sharing Life in an African Village
On Common Ground: World Religions in America
On Time's Wing Series
One More Border: The True Story of One Family's Escape From War-Torn Europe
The Other Side
Our Human Family Series
Oxford History Study Units Series

Native American Culture Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Spiritual Life.

Native Reflections (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1995. 26 min. Order no. C0186 187 ($39.95).

(CAN, I/M) This video comprises the following two previously issued programs:

The Ballad of Crowfoot (10:18 minutes) is a black-and-white production using song and archival footage to provide a haunting, often bitter account of Aboriginal peoples’ encounters with Europeans during the opening of the west.

School in the Bush (15:02 minutes) is narrated by Cree women who present their cultural values and traditions and their reverence for the land. The video illustrates the Cree educational system as integral to daily life, and shows how children learn by working alongside their parents in the bush.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Culture

Native Soldiers, Foreign Battlefields (Print-Non-Fiction). Summerby, Janice. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), 1993. 48 p. No order number is required. ($Free pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) The Aboriginal men and women profiled in this pamphlet fought for Canada in World Wars I and II and the Korean War. They are a sampling of the many Aboriginal citizens who enlisted and the more than 200 Aboriginal Canadians who lost their lives in the wars. Included are brief biographies of Tom Longboat and Saskatchewan’s David Greyeyes and Chief Joe Dreaver. The pamphlet contains numerous black-and-white photographs.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Culture
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10; Canadian Studies

Native Voices (Print-Anthology). Ahenakew, Freda, Gardipy, Brenda and Lafond, Barbara, eds. (The Issues Collection). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 1993. 153 p. Order no. 7747 ($14.10 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 7748 ($39.10 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) This resource contains prose and poetry related to Aboriginal issues and perspectives. Selections, mainly of Canadian origin, vary in length and suitability for various age levels. The table of contents includes author and genre for each selection.

The teacher's guide contains brief author biographies, teaching suggestions related to several subject areas, and cross-references to other selections in the series.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Culture
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10; Canadian Studies

The Nature of Anthropology. Rev. ed. (Video). (Faces of Culture Series). Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (MGR), 1994. 29 min. Dup. order no. V9788.

This video reviews the history, scope, and interdisciplinary nature of anthropology. The program includes comments of anthropologists regarding anthropology as a science and the various subfields of anthropology.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

The Nature of Culture (Video). (Faces of Culture Series). Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (MGR), 1983. 29 min. Dup. order no. V9789.

This video presents the basic aspects of culture: culture is integrated, based on symbols, shared, and always changing. The video defines ethnocentrism and cultural relativism, and gives examples of the featured aspects of culture in a variety of societies.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Grade 9; Culture

Nellie's Quest (Print-Fiction). Crook, Connie Brummel. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (GDS), 1998. 199 p. ISBN 0-7736-7469-1 ($6.99 pbk.).

(CAN) This sequel to Nellie L. is a fictionalized account of Nellie Mooney’s experiences in Manitoba during the late 1890s. Working as a school teacher, Nellie sees the ways in which girls’ education is undervalued and how families of alcoholics suffer. As Nellie’s views on issues such as women’s right to vote become solidified during these years, she meets and marries Wes McClung, who values Nellie’s need to voice her own ideas and not act only as a mirror of his views. This is an interesting novel showing the development of Nellie McClung’s views on equal rights for women.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Citizenship; Identity

Nelson World Atlas. 4th ed. (Atlas). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1998. 96 p. Order no. 8807 ($22.50 pbk.).

(CAN) This world atlas offers basic political and physical information in a clear, colourful format. Following an introduction to map reading, the book provides maps of North American countries and major regions or continents. In addition, the atlas includes satellite images, time zones, exploration routes, populations, climates, vegetation, resources, ecological dangers, languages, religions, developing nations’ issues, and world statistics pages. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Change; Culture; Interdependence; Location; Power; Resources

The New Land: A First Year on the Prairie (Print-Fiction). Reynolds, Marilynn and McCallum, Stephen, illus. Orca Book Publishers Ltd. (GDS), 1997. unp. ISBN 1-55143-069-X ($16.95 hdc.).

(CAN) In this picture book, detailed illustrations chronicle a young family’s emigration by ship, train, and ox cart to the small stake that marked their homestead. Coloured pencil illustration depicts digging for water, building a sod-covered frame house, plowing a fire guard, the isolation of the family’s first cold winter, and their joy at the coming of spring. This is a useful introduction to the study of prairie settlement.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity; Interdependence
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Elementary Level

New Orleans Black Aboriginals: A Case Study in the Arts (Video). (Faces of Culture Series). Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (MGR), 1994. 29 min. Dup. order no. V9810.

(I/M) This video captures the spirit of the annual Mardi Gras Carnival in New Orleans through its music, parades, and costumes. The program examines the origins of the ceremony in the black "Aboriginal" tribes and African heritage of the participants. In the neighbourhood pleasure clubs, members spend much time and money in preparation for each Mardi Gras event. The lesson also considers the complex spiritual, social, and psychological dimensions of Mardi Gras.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Grade 9; Culture

Newscasts From the Past Series (Video). Please refer to the titles: April 18, 1521 - Field Reports, July 14, 1148 - Field Reports, June 15, 1215 - Field Reports, May 30, 1431 - Field Reports, October 23, 1642 - Field Reports, and September 19, 1356 - Field Reports.

Nigeria (Print-Non-Fiction). Tenquist, Alasdair. (Economically Developing Countries Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (LRDC), 1996. 48 p. Order no. 9225 ($23.70 hdc.).

This book provides an economic profile of Nigeria by looking at indicators including resources, government, and standard of living. Following an introduction to the geography and history of the country, the book discusses recent changes to Nigeria caused by the Biafran War, tribal rivalry, conditions in the cities, oil industry, agriculture, exploitation under colonial rule, population growth, efforts to establish small-scale industry, and tourism. Included are a table of contents, colour photographs, fact boxes, thematic maps, a glossary, a list of further reading, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Change; Culture; Power; Resources

Nobody's Born a Racist (Video). Students Commission, The (TGMA), 1995. 20 min. No order number is required. ($35.00).

(CAN, I/M) In this video, students discuss their experiences as First Nations people, and as immigrants. The teens relate their experiences with racial discrimination, and discuss: changing attitudes toward other cultures, definitions of a Canadian culture, systemic racism, ways to deal with racial comments, and ways in which teens should exert their influence to reduce racism. The video emphasizes the need for individuals to feel safe and comfortable within their community. Some of the students’ views are muffled or recorded at different levels of sound.

An accompanying guide introduces terms, lists questions for discussion or research, and suggests tools for dealing with racism in the community.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Grade 9; Culture; Identity

The Norman Impact on the Medieval World (Print-Non-Fiction). Gormley, Kathleen and Neill, Richard. (Irish History in Perspective Series). Cambridge University Press (CUP), 1997. 64 p. ISBN 0-521-46601-6 ($13.95 pbk.).

This resource contains colour illustrations, maps, and text boxes to aid understanding of the influence of the Norman invasion on the British Isles. Included are a table of contents, an index, and questions for discussion or activity.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

The Northern Circumpolar World (Print-Non-Fiction). MacQuarrie, Bob. Reidmore Books (LRDC), 1996. 204 p. Order no. 8747 ($36.70 hdc.). Teacher's Resource Book - Order no. 8748 ($41.90 loose-leaf).

(CAN) This resource includes brief descriptions of the countries within the northern circumpolar region, including the Arctic Ocean. It speaks to the climate, geography, flora, fauna, Aboriginal peoples, and migration in this area. The book also examines the challenges and realities that face the inhabitants of this region today. The resource includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

The teacher’s resource book includes suggested teaching and evaluation activities, strategies and tools for student self-evaluation, blackline masters, answer keys, and a list of additional resources.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 9; Change; Culture; Location; Resources

Northern Lights Books for Children Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Josepha: A Prairie Boy's Story.

The Nystrom Canadian Desk Atlas. 1998 ed. (Atlas). Nystrom (LRDC/NYS), 1995. 166 p. Order numbers follow.

Recommended components are:

(CAN) This world atlas presents detailed information about regions around the world. It contains maps showing physical and political features, environmental concerns, history, ethnicity, resources, vegetation, population, climate, quality of life, and the economy. As well, the atlas illustrates political features of provinces or major regions of Canada and Aboriginal language families. Included are a table of contents and a table of contents by theme, an index, a glossary, an appendix of statistics, and numerous sidebar graphs and charts.

The student activities package is suitable for use in the "Location" unit in Grade 7. It contains activity sheets that focus on basic atlas skills. Some of the activities, used selectively, are useful as an introduction to the atlas or as mini-lessons to study different types of maps. Teachers are advised to use only those pages seen as necessary for the skill development of their students.

World Themes Transparencies includes 16 colour overhead transparencies that illustrate 29 thematic maps and graphs found in the atlas. Accompanying teacher’s notes give suggestions for use of the transparencies to encourage discussion of the relevant concepts and mapping skills.

Continents and Regions Transparencies contains 24 transparency maps of the world, the continents, and major world regions. The binder includes physical and political overheads of Canada. Accompanying teacher’s notes suggest ways to encourage student learning about relevant geographic skills and concepts.
Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

The Nystrom Outline Map Library (CD-ROM). Nystrom (NYS), 1997. Order no. 66MLCD ($115.00).

This program contains clear, unlabelled outline maps for importing into projects or for printing. Included are several projections of world maps, maps without boundaries for history study, and maps of the continents, oceans, Asian and European regions, the United States and its states, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Student/Teacher Reference

The Nystrom World Atlas. 2nd ed. (Atlas). Nystrom (LRDC), 1999. 112 p. Order no. 9289 ($7.35 pbk.). Set of 6 Atlases - Order no. 9309 ($44.05 pbk.). (NYS) Geo-Themes: Student Activities. - Order no. 9A90500C ($129.00 binder).

This American atlas is designed to provide younger or less proficient students1 with basic political and physical information. It contains easy-to-use physical and political maps for all continents and major regions, various map projections, as well as numerous thematic maps, graphs, and photographs. Included are a table of contents, a thematic index, a glossary, and an index of places.

The student activities package, entitled Geothemes: The Nystrom World Atlas Student Activities, is suitable for use in the "Location" unit for Grade 7. The activities in this guide address topics congruent with the "Location" unit and provide an introduction to atlas use. Selective use or adaptation of worksheets in this resource may be suitable for mini-lessons to teach particular locational concepts or to develop map reading skills. Teachers are advised to use only those pages seen as necessary for the needs of their students.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Interdependence; Location; Resources

October 23, 1642 - Field Reports (Video). (Newscasts from the Past Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1984. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9332. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. 7081 ($7.55 pbk.).

This newscast from the past discusses issues that led to the English Civil War and explains how the settlement policy of Charles I aggravated tensions between Catholics and Protestants. It describes Galileo’s accomplishments and examines the morality of witch trials in Europe. Supporting print material is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality; Change; Time

Ogbo: Sharing Life in an African Village (Print-Non-Fiction). Onyefulu, Ifeoma. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1996. unp. ISBN 0-15-200498-X ($24.76 hdc.).

In this picture book, a six-year-old Nigerian girl introduces the members of her family and talks about the ogbo, or age group, to which she belongs. In easily read text accompanied by colour photographs, the girl describes the purpose of these lifelong groups, and tells how the members of the ogbo interact. Included are a map and pronunciation guides to unfamiliar terms.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture

On Common Ground: World Religions in America (CD-ROM). Eck, Diana L. Columbia University Press (CUPR), 1997. ISBN 0-231-10898-2 ($195.00 U.S.).

This package includes a CD-ROM and a guide. The CD-ROM contains text, photographs, primary documents, and video or sound segments that allow students to explore the varied religious traditions within the United States. Although the CD-ROM refers to American cities and historic events, much of the information in the program is applicable to the Canadian setting. The guide provides background information and suggestions for student activity.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture

On Time's Wing Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Home Child.

One More Border: The True Story of One Family's Escape From War-Torn Europe (Print-Non-Fiction). Kaplan, William, Tanaka, Shelley and Taylor, Stephen, illus. Douglas & McIntyre/Groundwood (DGL), 1998. 61 p. ISBN 0-88899-332-3 ($19.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This picture book tells the story of one Jewish family’s journey in 1939 from Lithuania, through Russia and Japan, to safety in Canada. Easily read narration of the family’s struggles focusses on Nazi persecution of Jewish people, the struggle to acquire travel visas, and the family’s difficulties during their long trip across Asia. Included are archival photographs, maps, and fact boxes describing Nazi persecution during the war and conditions in each area on the family’s route.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity

The Other Side (CD-ROM). Tom Snyder Productions (TPU), 1999. Order no. W-TOS ($110.95). Lab Pack (5) - Order no. W-TOS-5 ($279.95).

This resource includes a CD-ROM and guide. The CD-ROM is a simulation about global conflict resolution. It involves decision making by two teams representing neighbouring countries. As the players attempt to build a bridge connecting their countries, they must decide whether to work together collaboratively or competitively. The simulation requires teams to consider national security, sharing resources, and national economics. The game can be played on one computer or over the internet. The guide provides instructions for installation, worksheets for use by players in their roles, and suggestions for extending learning.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Interdependence; Resources

Our Human Family Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Lessons for Life: Education and Learning, Taking Time Out: Recreation and Play, and Ties That Bind: Family and Community.

Oxford History Study Units Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Expansion, Trade and Industry; Imperial China, The Making of the United Kingdom, and The Roman Empire.