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Barbara Greenwood

    Barbara Greenwood crafts historical fiction and biographies for young readers, driven by her childhood fascination with the past. Unable to find stories about Canada's history as a youth, she now immerses herself in research, bringing to life the human side of history through character-driven narratives. Her aim is to write the books she wished she had available to read when she was younger. Greenwood's work emphasizes meticulous research, weaving factual details into compelling settings that highlight individual experiences within broader historical contexts.

    A Pioneer Sampler
    The Kids Book of Canada
    • 2007

      The Kids Book of Canada

      • 60 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.3(21)Add rating

      Finally, the premier children's resource on Canada is available in a fully revised paperback edition --- bringing up to date this bestselling treasury of information that has long been an essential book for schools, libraries and homes from coast to coast. Ten years after its debut, this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series is more than ever an indispensable tool for researching school projects or a conversation piece for sharing Canadian facts with friends and family. Bursting with rich and detailed illustrations, this book is as far-ranging, fascinating and full of surprises as the country it describes. Inside you'll find ? colorful maps of the provinces and territories showing major cities, rivers, mountains and points of interest. ? the provincial and territorial coat of arms, flowers, birds and trees. ? details of famous Canadians and important events, plus a time line to guide you through each province's and territory's history. ? current information on Canada's growing industries and evolving environmental challenges. ? updated references to the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.

      The Kids Book of Canada
    • 1998

      A Pioneer Sampler

      The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      In an unusual blend of fiction and nonfiction, A Pioneer Sampler chronicles one year in the lives of the Robinson family. Illustrated historical notes enlarge on the social history and describe activities related to the stories, from churning butter to predicting the weather. Young readers are invited to try their hand at these tasks to experience a bit of pioneer life.

      A Pioneer Sampler