Designed to meet the needs of today’s modern learners, True North features titles based on curriculum needs that are both engaging and informative. Accessible yet rich text is supported by vivid photos and timely infographics. In order to further critical thinking, readers can enhance their discovery through the use of informative Inquiry Questions in every book.
Amazing Women in Canada
Throughout history women have shaped the culture, politics, and people of the land we know as Canada. The women in this series have had a lasting impact on our daily lives. Explore their stories and learn how they have made a difference.
Black Heritage in Canada
Black Canadians have played an influential role in Canadian history and continue to do so today. Black Heritage in Canada explores the challenges Black CanadianÎs have faced while showcasing the contributions and achievements they have made in arts and entertainment, sports, politics, and in the World Wars. Through this series students will see how the past actions of Black Canadians have helped to shape present outcomes.
Canadian Families
Canadians come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Many parts of our lives are similar to those of neighbours, but we might do other things very differently. Canadian Families explores the different ways that people from diverse backgrounds live their day-to-day lives.
Canadian Structures
From coast to coast, Canada is filled with marvels of modern-day architecture and engineering. Canadian Structures takes readers on a tour of different structures across the country, exploring where, how, and why they were built. Readers also will learn more about the scientific and technological forces acting upon the structure.
Celebrations
We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.
Disasters in Canada: Prepare and Be Safe
Disaster can strike at any time. Communities across Canada have felt the effects of wildfires, floods, ice storms, and other natural disasters. Disasters in Canada: Prepare and Be Safe teaches readers the science behind these disasters, how Canadian communities prepare for them, and what families can do to stay safe.
Fight for Survival: Predator vs Prey
Animal adaptations help animals stay alive by protecting them from predators or making it easier to catch prey. Each book in the Fight for Survival: Predator vs Prey series profiles the habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviours of one predator and one prey. Readers will explore the hunting adaptions of the predator animal and the defense adaptions of the prey as it fights to survive. Beautiful photos and a variety of infographics will aid learning.
Healthy Kids Canada
Books in this series deliver key information about current issues facing Canadian kids, the impact that it has, and where to turn for help. Emphasis on how to deal with each issue, who to talk to, and what help is available.
Indigenous Communities in Canada
Approximately 1.4 million aboriginal people live in Canada today. They come from a large number of communities, each with its own history, language, and cultural practices. Aboriginal Canadian Communities will explore the lives of these aboriginal citizens, both in the past and in current times.
Indigenous Peoples' Contributions to Canada
Indigenous Peoples have contributed to Canada in many ways. Indigenous artists illustrate their uniquecultures through paintings, films, and music. Indigenous politicians fight for the rights of IndigenousPeoples everywhere. Indigenous athletes thrive in various sports, and Indigenous soldiers have lefttheir homes to defend Canada in times of war. Indigenous Peoples’ Contributions to Canada explores theinfluential role Indigenous Peoples have played throughout Canadian history and into the prese
Settler Life in Canada
This series examines life in pioneer times, 1780-1890. These titles concentrate on how and why things were built certain ways, also discussing how things varied across the country and why. Each book includes a hands-on project to extend learning.
To Be Canadian
Many factors mold and shape the Canadian identity. From our diverse backgrounds to our cultural beliefs, it's important that every Canadian feels accepted. To Be Canadian explores the essence of what it means to be a Canadian, and how everyone can make the country a better place to live.
Working in Canadian Communities
People go to work every day throughout Canada. Whether you live in a small town or a big city, on a farm or in the suburbs, there are all kinds of jobs you can do. Working in Canadian Communities will tell you more about the people who live and work in different parts of Canada and the types of jobs you can find there.