Paperback Novels

N-227   A Cat Named Sunny - Novel (New!)

A Cat Named Sunny is written through the eyes of a ten-year-old girl and is suited to the eight-year-old and over reader. The story is set in Saskatchewan. [ see more ]

Earth Science

A-212   Exciting Inventions

What toy was invented by a baker who liked to throw around empty pie tins? (frisbee) What tasty treat was invented by an eleven-year-old boy who left his soda pop and water concoction on the back porch one winter? (popsicle) Exciting inventions is the topic for [ see more ]

A-230   Habitats and Communities

Realizing the importance and fragility of the world's ecosystems is critical for today's students. Acid rain, global warming, the endangerment and extinction of a varitey of plants and animals are real threats to our very survival. This units takes a close look [ see more ]

A-70F   Les Plantes (FRENCH)

Ce present texte s'offre comme invitation aux eleves a developper leur main verte tout en approfondissant leurs conaissances sur les plantes. On trouvera ci-jointe une section de NOTES D'ELEVES qui comprennet bonne part des informations factuelles presentees dans [ see more ]

A-14   Minerals, Rocks, Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Earth Science at its greatest. Students explore the fascinating world of geology, learning everything from the causes of earthquakes and volcanoes to how to make a fossil. [ see more ]

A-133   Oceans Alive

Water, an extremely precious resource, is the basis for this exciting, hands-on unit on oceans. Part I - Core Teaching Lessons will have students playing in the waves, comparing fresh water and salt water, and creating oil spills right in their own classroom. [ see more ]

SET-108   PLANT SET (New!)

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A-70   Plants

Students get a chance to try out their green thumbs as they explore plants. Student notes suitable for an overhead projector explain much of the knowledge-based information contained in the unit. [ see more ]

A-5   Space - The Final Frontier

In this unit, students explore the exciting and intriguing world of space. The unit is divided into two main sections. The first, uses lecture style notes combined with interesting assignments and activities to build up an [ see more ]

SET-125   SPACE SET (New!)

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SET-105   TECHNOLOGY TEASER SET (New!)

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A-165   Technology Teasers

Technology Teasers contains a collection of 20 challenges relevant to the technology of mechanisms, electronics, and control. The challenges are mostly suitable for students who have had some experience with technology tools and processes for example cogs, pulleys [ see more ]

A-4   The Environment

This exciting look at the environment is sure to captivate students. The three-part format builds a base of information, cements it in, and culminates it with exciting, hands-on projects ... sure to draw the best out of [ see more ]

A-146   Trees and The Urban Forest

Find the Fungus Among Us in our captivating resource about trees in our communities. Most trees and shrubs that make up urban forests are not wild or naturally growing they have been planted by people and to stay healthy, they must be properly cared for. Students [ see more ]

Z-110   Waste Management & Product Life Cycles (New!)

We have compiled one of our most comprehensive resources that clearly outline our nation’s Natural Resources and what processes take place to turn them into the products we use. Then we explore the Life Cycle of everyday products that we use from the manufacturing [ see more ]

SET-107   WATER SET (New!)

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A-41   Wild, Wild Weather

Students tackle the mysteries and wonders of weather in this four part approach. The first section, Weather Tracking Chart, involves students measuring and tracking the weather on a daily basis. In the second part, [ see more ]

Life Science

A-15   Animals: Classification and Adaptation

This comprehensive, four-part study of animals is sure to captivate student interest. Flexibility is the key, with teachers choosing to present all four sections in sequence or simply selecting the parts that best meet the needs of [ see more ]

A-230   Habitats and Communities

Realizing the importance and fragility of the world's ecosystems is critical for today's students. Acid rain, global warming, the endangerment and extinction of a varitey of plants and animals are real threats to our very survival. This units takes a close look [ see more ]

SET-137   LIFE SCIENCE SET (New!)

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A-13   Light, Color and the Eye

In this illuminating science unit, students discover the exciting topic of light and the human eye. The unit employs student overhead notes to convey much of the knowledge-based material of the unit combined with exciting [ see more ]

A-211   Nutrition: Food and Healthy Eating

This unit on nutrition will give students an understanding of how nutrition is an important part of our daily lives. We Are What We Eat will be the major theme throughout this unit. The lessons will delve into the basic food groups, the nutritional value of the [ see more ]

A-145   Sound and Hearing

In this fabulous unit, students learn everything they need to know about sound -and more! This highy practical and simple-to-use unit is broken into three parts. In Part I - Core Teaching Lessons, students participate in meaningful activities associated with the [ see more ]

A-89   The Human Body

Students study the major systems of the body {Skeletal, Muscular, Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive and Nervous systems) in this highly motivating unit. The first part, Core Lessons, covers the body systems with overhead student notes providing a solid foundation [ see more ]

Physical Science

A-1   Electricity

The first part is a knowledged-based presentation of information using notes suitable for an overhead projector. Ten exciting activities and assignments accompany the [ see more ]

A-69   Energy Around Us

Students examine the very nature of energy, its many forms and the changes it can undergo. In general, students learn basic concepts and information as they go through a series of student notes. The notes are followed by [ see more ]

A-42   Flight

Students study and experience flight in this hands-on science unit. Exciting activities range from learning how wings, rockets and helicopters work to building their own kites and gliders. In general, students participate in... [ see more ]

A-139   Forces on Structures & Mechanisms

May the force be with you! Students study and experience forces, and how they relate to simple machines and structures in this fast-paced unit. Students build bridges, catapults, and towers. They participate in meaningful activities associated with the theme of [ see more ]

A-142   Magnet Mania: Magnetism and Charged Particles

Magnet Mania is a three-part unit specifically designed to make the study of magnets a truly exciting classroom experience. The hands-on approach offers the students an opportunity to explore magnets, how they work, and their uses with the teacher as a facilitator [ see more ]

A-71   Magnificent Simple Machines

Hands on is definitely the order of the day as students inquire into and investigate the magnificent world of machines. Student notes explain the six simple machines... [ see more ]

A-68   Matter And Its Changes

In this fast-paced unit students discover that matter matters. An engaging array of activities combined with interesting worksheets compliments the concepts brought forward in the overhead student notes. Relating the study of matter, atoms, and molecules to the... [ see more ]

SET-109   MATTER SET (New!)

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A-140   Motion

Students get cool notions all about motion! This highly informative and simple-to-use unit teaches students all about motion - from linear motion, to oscillating motion, to reciprocating to rotational motion. Students participate in meaningful activities associated [ see more ]

Animal Science

A-15   Animals: Classification and Adaptation

This comprehensive, four-part study of animals is sure to captivate student interest. Flexibility is the key, with teachers choosing to present all four sections in sequence or simply selecting the parts that best meet the needs of [ see more ]

Math

A-76   Art a la Carte : Art in Math

The lessons contained in this unit are very open-ended and adapt well to integration with math. Concepts such as symmetry, parallel lines, converging lines, tangents, geometric shapes, fractional parts and angles can all be [ see more ]

A-94   Art a la Carte : Basic Shape Shifters

This art unit is based upon the artistic premise that all artist's make use of some basic shapes when developing an image. Since most children enjoy cartooning, we will explore the shapes most commonly used by artists through [ see more ]

SET-141   ART ALA CARTE SET (New!)

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SET-115   LET'S MEASURE UP SET (New!)

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A-163   Let's Measure Up! - Length, Time and Perimeter

Let's Measure Up covers the meaurement topics of: Length, Time and Perimeter. The second part of the series, Book II, looks at Volume, Mass and Area. The activities are designed as extension / independant tasks or can be used as a base for teachers to add further [ see more ]

A-164   Let's Measure Up! - Part II Volume, Mass and Area

Let's Measure Up! - Part II, covers the meaurement topics of: Volume, Mass and Area. The first part of the series, Book I, looks at Length, Time and Perimeter. The activities are designed as extension / independant tasks or can be used as a base for teachers to [ see more ]

A-160   Math Olympics Part I - Let's Compete

This resource gives you and your students the necessary materials to run a math competition with a single classroom or multiple classrooms taking part. It also enables you to choose school teams for external competitions. As well, the two sets of questions in [ see more ]

A-161   Math Olympics Part II - Let's Compete Book II

This resource gives you and your students the necessary materials to run a math competition with a single classroom or multiple classrooms taking part. It also enables you to choose school teams for external competitions. As well, the two sets of questions in [ see more ]

A-162   Math Olympics Part III - Let's Compete

This resource gives you and your students the necessary materials to run a math competition with a single classroom or multiple classrooms taking part. It also enables you to choose school teams for external competitions. As well, the two sets of questions in [ see more ]

SET-114   MATH OLYMPICS SET (New!)

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A-28   Mind Games and Puzzles For Kids To Enjoy

Great fun for Friday afternoons! Well, that’s after all the curriculum targets have been met. Enjoy our collection of amusing and challenging puzzles, word searches, pictograms, shape shifters, quizzes and trivia. You can decide which activities are most suitable [ see more ]

History

SET-117   ANCIENT CULTURES SET (New!)

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A-93   Ancient Egypt

Walk, no run Walk, no run like an Egyptian right into the past. This thematic unit is designed to help students understand what life was really like in this ancient civilization. Part I - Core Teaching Lessons uses a structured approach to build a base of knowledge. [ see more ]

A-134   Ancient Greece

Where were the first chickens fried? Answer -In Greece, of course. In this fascinating study, students will learn the answer to this important question and much, much more. Different aspects of Ancient Greek culture will be introduced, giving students a better [ see more ]

A-137   Ancient Mayas Aztecs and Incas

This thematic, integrated unit about the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas will provide both the teacher and the students with a broad understanding of the topic. It is designed to provide a variety of teaching strategies, allowing students to explore the topic in many [ see more ]

A-135   Ancient Rome

In this unit, students will learn about the powerful civilization of Ancient Rome. They will learn about the many Roman influences on our modem world. Part I -Core Teaching Lessons includes five lessons about Ancient Rome that are designed in a very structured [ see more ]

A-141   Medieval Times

Medieval Times - everything from knights and castles to Crusades and feudal feasts. Students will delight as they examine the many aspects of the Middle Ages including significant events, the roles of the people, and the different cultures. [ see more ]

A-91   Titanic

Experience the Maiden Voyage of the unsinkable ship as never before! Lessons include the Titanic's construction and sinking, with a culmination project that has students creating a Living Museum. Groups will research passengers or crew members, write scripts and [ see more ]

A-80   World Explorers

Examine the adventures, hardships and fears of noted world explorers from Leif Erickson to Henry Hudson and many other European and Canadian explorers. Learn through maps, games, news articles, role playing, web searches and scavenger hunts. Your students will [ see more ]

Sports & Health

A-9   Hockey Hoopla

This unit consists of eighteen activities all related to hockey. Although math concepts provide the major focus for the unit, other activities ranging from art to handwriting are sure to keep students motivated. The teacher may wish to teach the unit all at once [ see more ]

A-19   Hockey Hoopla II - The Sequel

This unit consists of activities all related to hockey which fall under four categories Mostly Language Arts, Mostly Math, Mostly Art, and Mostly Fun. The unit is designed to be flexible with teachers selecting activities suitable for each class. The teacher may [ see more ]

SET-118   HOCKEY HOOPLA SET (New!)

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A-190   Let's Go To The Olympics

Go for the gold with this language arts extravaganza. Student interest will be at its highest as Let's Go to the Olympics investigates the fascinating world of the Olympic Games. Students study information about the OIympic Games as they read the newspaper articles [ see more ]

A-86   Mental Illness

In this unit, students explore the challenging, often misunderstood medical field of mental illness. Students come to terms with difficult topics such as schizophrenia, depression, suicide and eating disorders. Part I - Just The Facts uses notes photocopied onto [ see more ]

SET-123   OLYMPICS SET (New!)

Set of two teaching units containing (A-192) Summer Olympic Games and (A-191) Winter Olympic Games. When you puchase these units as part of the Olympic Games set you save 30% off the regular price. [ see more ]

A-192   Summer Olympic Games

More great Olympic activities to motivate students in your langauge arts class. The Summer Olympics Games unit looks at eight different sporting events that take place at the Summer Olympic Games. Students study information about the sporting events as they read [ see more ]

A-132   Team Handball

This units consists of lessons which incoporate all the necessary skills required to play Team Handball. Each of the core lessons consists of four parts which follow an easy to use, natural, teacher friendly progression. The four components steps are [ see more ]

A-191   Winter Olympic Games

Olympic fever is here! Students will be motivated as this Winter Olympic Games unit looks at ten different sporting events that take place at the Winter Olympic Games. Students study information about the sporting event as they read the newspaper style articles [ see more ]

Art

A-216   Amazing Artists

Did you know that besides painting the Mona Lisa, Leonardo Da Vinci really loved to party? Did you know that Vincent Van Gogh mutilated his own ear because he didn't take criticism well? The interesting and intriguing world of Art and some of its most famous artists [ see more ]

A-76   Art a la Carte : Art in Math

The lessons contained in this unit are very open-ended and adapt well to integration with math. Concepts such as symmetry, parallel lines, converging lines, tangents, geometric shapes, fractional parts and angles can all be [ see more ]

A-94   Art a la Carte : Basic Shape Shifters

This art unit is based upon the artistic premise that all artist's make use of some basic shapes when developing an image. Since most children enjoy cartooning, we will explore the shapes most commonly used by artists through [ see more ]

A-77   Art a la Carte : First Nations Art

This unit introduces the arts of First Nations peoples from the North American Continent, Asia, Egypt and Australia. The lessons can be easily integrated with Social Studies. These step-by-step, guided art lessons impart the [ see more ]

A-75   Art a la Carte : Nature's Beauty

Finally, an art unit that utilizes a method of presenting lessons which will allow even the most uncertain individual to have success with art. Each lesson details step-by-step directions involving easy to draw shapes such as [ see more ]

SET-141   ART ALA CARTE SET (New!)

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A-21   Cartoons and Comics

This cartooning unit is designed specifically for teachers (and students) with little or no talent when it comes to drawing. The lessons follow a progression from simpler less original activities to more difficult and more [ see more ]

A-11   Optical Illusions and Loco Logos

Double your buying power with this two unit set! In the first unit, students explore the fascinating world of logos - in sports, on flags, on the food that gives them skin trouble. The second unit investigates the intriguing subject of optical illusions. [ see more ]

Social Studies

A-2   Advertising

From snap, crackle, pop to just do it! Every product manufactured needs to be sold. Your students will learn all about advertising techniques used by mom and pop shops to big business via television, radio, newspapers, magazines and market research. Understand [ see more ]

SET-101   CANADA AND IT'S TRADING PARTNER SET (New!)

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Z-111   Famous Canadians (New!)

Canada is a vast country filled with many different people. There are many Canadians that are famous for their special talents and skills. Some Canadians are well known for their ability to entertain others, their ability to play different sports or for their [ see more ]

A-6   Project Geos

This is a typical Social Studies unit - with a twist. Instead of doing activities related to the usual countries like Mexico or Argentina, students invent their own countries for a brand new planet called Geos. Ideal for split grade classrooms, the stimulating [ see more ]

A-131   The Pacific Rim

In this unit, students hop, skip, and jump around the Pacific Rim. It is an in-depth study covering a broad range of topics from basic geography, mapping skills, climate studies and resources to type of government - all as they relate to the twenty-four nations [ see more ]

Z-110   Waste Management & Product Life Cycles (New!)

We have compiled one of our most comprehensive resources that clearly outline our nation’s Natural Resources and what processes take place to turn them into the products we use. Then we explore the Life Cycle of everyday products that we use from the manufacturing [ see more ]

Music

A-84   Canadian Country Countdown

This unit introduces students to the world of country and western music. The students will write, act, dance and draw their way into this entertaining style of music. The first section is quite structured as students copy down informative overhead notes about [ see more ]

A-215   Classical Music & Cool Composers

Did you know that when he was a child, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart fainted whenever he heard a brass instrument? Did you know that Johann Sebastian Bach fathered twenty children? The interesting and intriguing world of classical music and its most famous composers [ see more ]

A-7   History of Rock and Roll

In this unit, students trace the development of Rock n' Roll, from African Tribal music through to the modern music styles of today. Due to the academic nature of the material, this unit can be taught with a great deal of [ see more ]

A-10   Music Video FX

In this unit, students explore in detail the exciting advertising medium of videos. Students learn what components make effective videos as well as examine the techniques used in making videos. This unit places an emphasis on critical thinking and valuing skills. [ see more ]

A-12   Musical Mania

This integrated Arts Education Unit involves your students in an exciting hands on experience. As they learn the history and elements of a musical, they will, through drama, writing and designing, venture into the making of a musical. These seven activities as [ see more ]

A-3   Rock Band Simulation

In this unit, students will simulate the creation of their own rock band. As well as creating the individual members of the band students will assume the roles of a marketing director, newspaper reporter and accountant. This unit places an emphasis on communication [ see more ]

A-8   Stereos and Stuff

In this unit, students discover the workings of Hi-Fidelity stereo equipment such as turntables (record players), cassette players, and compact discs. Students also look at the workings of AM and FM radio. Innovative assignments stress [ see more ]

Theatre & Folktales

A-81   Folkfest: Folk Tales from Around the World

In this festival of fun, students travel to many far away lands immersing themselves in the fabulous, fantastic world of folktales. Part I provides a structured, teacher-centered approach focusing on the general characteristics of folktales and some of the many [ see more ]

A-190   Let's Go To The Olympics

Go for the gold with this language arts extravaganza. Student interest will be at its highest as Let's Go to the Olympics investigates the fascinating world of the Olympic Games. Students study information about the OIympic Games as they read the newspaper articles [ see more ]

A-85   Myths from Around the World

In this unit, students will be taken on an adventure through the world of mythology. They will discover many different types of myths and learn about the cultures which created them. Part I is an introduction to four types of myths: Greek, Roman, Norse, and North [ see more ]

A-223   Readers Theater I - Native Legends

The legends of native peoples from around the world are a rich source of literature and oral tradition. The unit contains ten lessons, each featuring a legend from one of the world's native groups. [ see more ]

A-224   Readers Theater II - Folktales

The Folktales Unit contains an eclectic mix of some of the world's most beloved stories as well as several which are more obscure. Some tales, such as Rumpelstiltskin, are well-known around the world, and several others share common characteristics and [ see more ]

A-225   Readers Theater III - Tall Tales

The Tall Tales Unit is a unique way of introducing students to some of the most interesting characters in the world. From Paul Bunyan to Sam McGee, the tales contain extravagantly and humourously exaggerated stories of some incredible exploits. The tall tales [ see more ]

A-227   Readers Theater IV - Holidays

The holidays celebrated in North America serve as a rich source of literature and oral tradition. The unit contains ten lesson, each featuring a play about one of our holidays. [ see more ]

SET-122   READERS THEATRE SET (New!)

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A-192   Summer Olympic Games

More great Olympic activities to motivate students in your langauge arts class. The Summer Olympics Games unit looks at eight different sporting events that take place at the Summer Olympic Games. Students study information about the sporting events as they read [ see more ]

A-191   Winter Olympic Games

Olympic fever is here! Students will be motivated as this Winter Olympic Games unit looks at ten different sporting events that take place at the Winter Olympic Games. Students study information about the sporting event as they read the newspaper style articles [ see more ]

Holidays

A-16   A Storybook Christmas

A Storybook Christmas is a theme based, complete Christmas concert. It has been designed to include every student in the school while dividing the work load equally among the [ see more ]

A-17   Best On The Box

Best On The Box is a theme based, complete Christmas concert. It has been designed to include every studing in the school, while dividing the work load equally among the staff through the component system. [ see more ]

A-23   Christmas Castaways

A complete multicultural Christmasconcert for students K-8. Christmas Castaways is a theme based, complete Christmas concert. It has been designed to include every student in the school while dividing the work load equally among the staff through the component [ see more ]

SET-124   HOLIDAY CONCERT & PLAYS SET (New!)

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A-72   Santa Surfs the Net

Santa Surfs the Net is a theme based, complete Christmas concert for students K-8. It has designed to include every student in the school while dividing the work load equally among the staff through the [ see more ]

A-177   Spacemen Visit Christmas

Spacemen Visit Christmas is a humourous and entertaining play that provides opportunity for every student in the school to participate. Each class contributes to the plot, making the story into a variety show that includes even the audience. Comedy, dancing, singing [ see more ]

A-18   The Magic of Christmas

MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS is a theme based, complete Christmas concert of 90 minute duration. It has been designed to include every student in the school while dividing the work load equally among the staff through the component system. Each staff member should become [ see more ]

Primary Studies

SET-102   FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE SET (New!)

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Big Books

SET-102   FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE SET (New!)

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Classification

A-30   Figurative Language (New!)

Teach your young writers the Figurative Language tools that will help them increase their vocabulary and enable the readers of their works to better visualize their story, poem or narrative verse. As well, help your students become proficient in discovering the [ see more ]

Author Studies

A-97   Colleen Mckenna

The high interest - low vocabulary format of these novels is perfect for reluctant readers and is sure to keep students motivated to read. For the teacher, flexibility is the key, with students being assigned [ see more ]

A-96   High Interest - Low Vocabulary Novel Studies

The high interest low vocabulary format of these novels is perfect for reluctant readers and is sure to keep students motivated to read. For the teacher, flexibility is the key, with students being assigned a series of five exciting and interesting titles provide [ see more ]

A-98   Reading Comprehension Novel Studies - Gordon Korman

The high interest low vocabulary format of these novels is perfect for reluctant readers and is sure to keep students motivated to read. For the teacher, flexibility is the key, with students being assigned a series of five exciting and interesting titles provide [ see more ]

Novel Studies

A-226   Brian's Winter

This novel study is designed with flexibility for the teacher in mind. The first section, For The Teacher, contains useful information about the novel, suggested teaching strategies, possible pre-reading activities, post-reading activities and an answer key. The [ see more ]

A-39   Bunnicula

This novel study provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts as students develop a love for reading longer materials like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar, and [ see more ]

A-151   Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (New!)

This story is about Charlie Bucket, a nice boy who comes from a poor family. Charlie loves Willy Wonka’s chocolate but usually can't afford to buy any. Willy Wonka, head of the very popular Wonka Chocolate empire, announces a contest in which five gold tickets [ see more ]

A-150   Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (New!)

This story is about the continuing adventures of Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka, the chocolate-maker extraordinaire. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator starts where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory left off. Charlie, Mr. Wonka, Charlie’s parents and his [ see more ]

E-15   Code Red At The Supermall

Have you ever visited a shopping mall that has sharks and piranhas, a triple-loop rollercoaster, 22 waterslides, an Ice Palace, submarines, 828 stores and a major mystery to solve? Soon after Tom and Liz Austen arrive at the West Edmonton Mall, a bomber strikes [ see more ]

E-17   Cold Midnight in Vieux Quebec

The leaders of the world's superpowers have agreed to meet in Quebec City to put an end to chemical weapons but powerful forces will stop at nothing to prevent the agreement from being signed. From the first chilling page, Cold Midnight in Vieux Quebec is filled [ see more ]

E-33   Disneyland Hostage

On her own during a California holiday, Liz Austen is plunged into the middle of an international plot when a boy named Ramon disappears from his room at the Disneyland Hotel. Has Ramon been taken hostage? Before Liz can answer that question, her own safety is [ see more ]

E-29   Escape From Big Muddy

Former Death Machine biker Billy Bones grabs Liz Austen's arm and whispers: The password . . . is . . . NOEL. Remember it! Remember it? How could she forget?? That one word launches an unforgettable road trip across Saskatchewan aboard the Manana Banana and plunges [ see more ]

A-149   How can a brilliant detective shine in the dark? (New!)

Stevie Diamond is going to a family reunion on Catriola Island. The mystery began with Uncle Archie who ran off to Europe to join a circus. No one ever talks about him much. Now is the chance to meet Uncle Archie and to find out what caused him to run off. Her [ see more ]

A-129   I Want to Go Home

This novel study provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts, as students develop a love for reading longer materials, like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar and writing [ see more ]

A-123   Island of the Blue Dolphins

Karana, a young Native American girl, makes a choice between leaving with her village people on a rescue ship or swimming back to the island home to save her younger brother, Ramo. [ see more ]

A-152   Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (New!)

OVERVIEW This novel study provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts as students develop a love for reading longer materials like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar [ see more ]

A-29   Little House on the Prairie (New!)

OVERVIEW This novel study provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts as students develop a love for reading longer materials like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar [ see more ]

A-121   LOSER (New!)

Jerry Spinelli’s novel, LOSER, chronicles the childhood of Donald Zinkoff. Zinkoff is one of the most unusual, endearing characters ever to grace the pages of a novel for Young Readers. No matter what the game, Zinkoff never wins. He trips over his own feet; constantly [ see more ]

E-1   Murder On The Canadian

The agonizing sound of a woman's scream hurls Tom Austen into the middle of a murder plot on board the sleek passenger train The Canadian. Who is responsible for the death of lovely Catherine Saks? As Tom investigates the strange collection of travellers who share [ see more ]

A-33   My Teacher Is An Alien

This novel study provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts as students develop a love for reading longer materials like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabolary development, spelling, grammar... [ see more ]

A-73   Owls in the Family

Owls in the Family, by Farley Mowat, is set on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River. It is a timeless story about two boys exploring their environment after a long prairie winter. The smell of the thawing wheat fields and the [ see more ]

A-127   Something Fishy at Macdonald Hall

A great novel study! Edward, Boots O'Neal's younger brother, has just enrolled at Macdonald Hall. Edward tells Bruno that they're old men who are over the hill. Mr Sturgeon, the headmaster of Macdonald Hall, is considering resigning. He feels that there are no [ see more ]

E-11   Spirit In The Rainforest

The rainforest of British Columbia holds many secrets, but none stranger than those of Nearby Island. After hair raising events during a Pacific storm, Tom and Liz Austen seek answers among the island's looming trees. Alarmed by the ghostly shape of the hermit [ see more ]

E-23   St. Andrews Werewolf

When Liz Austen lands a role in a summer production of Annie in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, she learns that an upcoming vote on the town's future may ruin its charm and tradition. She also meets Emily, who desperately needs a good friend to help her discover her [ see more ]

A-31   Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

This novel set in Manhattan, features a boy and his younger brother who drives him crazy. The story is quite factual and the places are real which makes this a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about [ see more ]

E-5   The Case of The Golden Boy

An investigation into the kidnapping of his schoolmate leads young Tom Austen to the seedy Golden Boy Cafe and an unexpected encounter with a desperate criminal. After getting one step too close to the kidnappers, Tom is taken prisoner and needs all his wits to [ see more ]

A-125   The Chicken Doesn't Skate

This novel study provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts, as students develop a love for reading longer materials, like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, [ see more ]

E-27   The Ghost of Lunenburg Manor

A fire burning on the sea . . . icy fingers in the night . . . a dog that suddenly won't go near its master's bedroom . . . a host of strange characters with names like Black Dog, Henneyberry, and Roger Eliot-Stanton . . . These are the baffling ingredients of [ see more ]

E-13   The Green Gables Detectives

While visiting the famous farmhouse known as Green Gables, Liz Austen and her friends are swept up in baffling events that lead them from an ancient cemetery to a haunted church, and then to a heart stopping showdown in a deserted lighthouse as fog swirls across [ see more ]

E-19   The Ice Diamond Quest

Why is a mysterious yacht flashing a signal off the coast of Newfoundland on a cold November evening? Tom and Liz Austen, with their cousins Sarah and Duncan Joy, follow a difficult trail toward the truth. As they search, someone called Hawk and people known as [ see more ]

E-25   The Inuk Mountain Adventure

What is the sinister conspiracy code named CanSell, and how does it threaten Canada? Is the nation's handsome Prime Minister really what he seems? The truth is on a micro cassette that Tom Austen must somehow find before a crucial vote by Canadians on the future [ see more ]

E-7   The Kootenay Kidnapper

What is the secret lurking in the ruins of a lonely ghost town in the mountains of British Columbia? Solving this mystery is only one of the challenges facing Tom Austen after he arrives in B.C. with this sidekick, Dietmar Oban, and learns that a young girl has [ see more ]

E-35   The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma

Tom Austen and his sister Liz shiver with excitement when they arrive at Casa Loma, a castle right in the heart of downtown Toronto one with a mystery to solve and a lost treasure to find. Sir Nigel Brampton, the millionaire owner of Casa Loma, has disappeared [ see more ]

Z-87   The Night They Stole the Stanley Cup

This novel, by Canadian author Roy MacGregor, is sure to be a success with students. The story involves a local hockey team as they follow a trail of intrigue and mischief. A student booklet provides a backbone for the novel study and insures student comprehension [ see more ]

E-21   The Prairie Dog Conspiracy

During a long, cold winter in his home town, young Tom Austen stumbles across some strange activity in an abandoned house. Through the snowy streets of Winnipeg, aboard the historic Prairie Dog Central and during a Ski-Doo chase beneath the Northern Lights, Tom [ see more ]

A-46   Underground to Canada

This timeless novel, by Canadian author Barbara Smucker, is sure to captivate student interest as they follow two teenage runaway slaves trying to reach freedom. The story is an excellent example of historical fiction intertwining [ see more ]

E-9   Vampires of Ottawa

Within the walls of a gloomy estate known as Blackwater, Liz Austen discovers the strange world of Baron Nicolai Zaba, a man who lives in constant fear. What is the secret of the ancient chapel's underground vault? Why are the words In Evil Memory scrawled on [ see more ]

E-3   Vancouver Nightmare

A chance meeting with a drug dealer named Spider takes Tom Austen into the grim streets of Vancouver's Skid Road, where he poses as a runaway while searching for information to help the police smash a gang that is hooking young kids on drugs. Suddenly unmasked [ see more ]

Canada

SET-101   CANADA AND IT'S TRADING PARTNER SET (New!)

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A-130   Canada And Its Trading Partners

It is critical for students to understand Canada's role in the fast-paced, interconnected world of the twenty-first century. This unit is designed with a focus on Canada's main trading partners including the United States, Commonwealth Nations, Asian Pacific countries [ see more ]

A-20   Canada Eh

Canada - the land of boundless natural beauty and untapped resources. In this unit, students will adventure into Canada, exploring the geographical, geopolitical and industrial make-up of the nation. The unit is divided into three sections... [ see more ]

A-92   Canadian Governments and Elections

This unit takes the mundane and makes it marvelous. In three weeks, students learn more about government in Canada that the average parent picks up in a lifetime. An information based sections, with related assignments, builds a foundation for student knowledge. [ see more ]

Z-111   Famous Canadians (New!)

Canada is a vast country filled with many different people. There are many Canadians that are famous for their special talents and skills. Some Canadians are well known for their ability to entertain others, their ability to play different sports or for their [ see more ]

A-22   First Nations - Native Cultures of Canada

Students examine the First Nations of Canada in this fast-paced unit. Exciting activities range from Inuit string games to constructing a teepee. In general, students participate in meaningful activities associated with [ see more ]

SET-102   FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE SET (New!)

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A-78   Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The true history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police comes to life in this factual unit about Canada's legendary police force. Students follow the force from its infancy in the Canadian West through the growing pains of the Yukon goldrush to the present day. [ see more ]

A-217   The Inuit

This unit will help students develop understanding of the Inuit people. This will be accomplished through stories, vocabulary, phonics, spelling, comprehension quotes, brainstorming, research, art activities as well as student writing and independent activities. [ see more ]

A-131   The Pacific Rim

In this unit, students hop, skip, and jump around the Pacific Rim. It is an in-depth study covering a broad range of topics from basic geography, mapping skills, climate studies and resources to type of government - all as they relate to the twenty-four nations [ see more ]

A-79   The Yukon Gold Rush

This nugget of a unit takes you on a journey north into the Land of the Midnight Sun. Learn about the famous Yukon Gold Rush of 1896 from the discovery of gold by George Carmack, Skookum Jim Mason and Tagish Charlie, to the explosion that followed. More than just [ see more ]

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SET-117   ANCIENT CULTURES SET (New!)

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SET-141   ART ALA CARTE SET (New!)

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SET-101   CANADA AND IT'S TRADING PARTNER SET (New!)

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SET-102   FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE SET (New!)

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SET-118   HOCKEY HOOPLA SET (New!)

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SET-124   HOLIDAY CONCERT & PLAYS SET (New!)

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SET-115   LET'S MEASURE UP SET (New!)

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SET-137   LIFE SCIENCE SET (New!)

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SET-114   MATH OLYMPICS SET (New!)

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SET-109   MATTER SET (New!)

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SET-123   OLYMPICS SET (New!)

Set of two teaching units containing (A-192) Summer Olympic Games and (A-191) Winter Olympic Games. When you puchase these units as part of the Olympic Games set you save 30% off the regular price. [ see more ]

SET-108   PLANT SET (New!)

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SET-122   READERS THEATRE SET (New!)

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SET-125   SPACE SET (New!)

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SET-105   TECHNOLOGY TEASER SET (New!)

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SET-107   WATER SET (New!)

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