Long ago many headed over the Rocky Mountains and through rushing rivers in search of gold and arrived in Canada's rugged west - British Columbia! The riches of this province go well beyond the bygone days of the gold rush and S is for Spirit Bear: A British Columbia Alphabet introduces many facts about this Pacific province. Would you brave the Capilano Bridge or are the Harrison Hot Springs m…
Come explore Mexico's ancient history and proud traditions in P is for Pi├▒ata: A Mexico Alphabet!rnOn this A to Z tour, young readers can visit the tomb of a Mayan king, experience the life of the vaquero (Mexican cowboy), attend the world famous Ballet Folkl├│rico de M├®xico, and sample the everyday treat that was once known as the food of the gods".rnFrom folk art o famous people …
People living in North America owe much of their heritage, culture, and even style of living to England. In B is for Big Ben: An England Alphabet, young readers are given an armchair tour of a country that may be small in size (smaller than the state of New York!) but a giant in history, achievement, and influence.rnOf course, everyone has heard about England's famous kings and queens, and cast…
From its unparalleled achievements in art and architecture (the Sistine Chapel), science and exploration (Galileo Galilei), music and literature (Stradivari and Dante), the country of Italy has had a lasting and profound impact on the world. In C is for Ciao: An Italy Alphabet, young readers are invited to explore Italy's rich history, diverse geography, and many traditions.rnSumptuous artwork …
In August 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. was at the height of his campaign for civil rights. In front of 200,000 people in Washington D.C. he gave the speech of his lifetime. 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.' King was a preacher who had lived with racial inequa…
One of the most extraordinary structures of ancient times was the great tent that the Hebrews created during their long years wandering in Sinai following the Exodus from Egypt.rnWhat was the purpose of this Tabernacle"? How was it constructed? What did it look like? And what became of it once the Jews entered the Promised Land of Canaan? All these questions - and many more - are answered in th…