Follows two travellers as they journey along the coast of Greenland by kayak and dogsled, and describes the island’s geography, people, and wildlife, particluarly their encounter with an injured raven.
Canada
Materials from Canada
Canadian Childhoods
A Tundra anthology in words and art showing children of many backgrounds growing up in many parts of Canada.
Wanda And The Wild Hair
Although Wanda loves her wild hair, all the adults in her life think it’s just horrific, so after a series of mishaps with a magpie, a cat, and a large English sheepdog, Wanda is finally convinced that something needs to be done.
Ben Over Night
Ben loves to play at his best friend’s house, but when it’s time for a sleepover all Ben can think about is going home. Ben’s brother and sister try some creative solutions to help their younger sibling get over his fear.
The Killick: A Newfoundland Story
At the beginning of spring, George and his grandfather sail to a small island off the coast of Newfoundland to visit George’s grandmother’s grave, but on the way back a storm comes up and the two of them are forced to take shelter on the ice.
She Dared: True Stories Of Heroines, Scoundrels, And Renegades
Delves into the lives of twelve women who took up challenges that society felt could be met only by men, from a Civil War spy and World War II fighter pilot to a Wild West desperado and Yukon adventurer.
Pig In The Middle
A mischievous dancing pig is responsible for everything–including Grandpa!–that disappears at Grandma’s house. A girl helps her forgetful grandparents solve the mystery as they learn to accept their befuddled state.
I’ll Sing You One-O
Reunited with her long-lost twin brother, twelve-year-old Gemma constantly tests the boundaries of acceptable behavior while relying on angels to help her connect with her new family.
A Fiddle For Angus
Angus, living on Cape Breton Island, Canada, learns to play the violin so that he can join in with his musical family.
Three Songs For Courage
In 1956, 16-year-old Gordon Westley finds his summer vacation shattered by tragedy, forcing him to come face-to-face with the darkest–and the sweetest–side of human nature.