Nazi Germany's invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940 marked the beginning of five years of terror for the Dutch people. They faced oppression and death with remarkable stoicism, but nothing could save them from the Hunger Winter of 1944-5, when more than 30,000 people died of starvation.In this time of unimaginable despair, Canada came to the rescue, playing the largest role in liberating the Netherlands and ending the Nazi reign of terror. The Canadians gave the Dutch freedom - ...

Many have called it the most important event of the twentieth century - and Canada played a key role. When Canadian troops landed at Juno Beach, they faced some of the fiercest opposition of the attack, and yet they managed to advance further inland than all the other Allied forces. D-Day: Juno Beach, Canada's 24 Hours of Destiny chronicles that momentous day hour-by-hour, through the words of the men themselves. With more than 300 illustrations, this is a vivid remembrance of one...

Although it has been overshadowed by other events of the Second World War, Canada's role in the Italian Campaign, from 1943 to 1945, was significant. Canadian forces played a major role in this campaign, whose goal was to open a second front in order to ease the pressure on Russian forces in the east. Canada fought under British command alongside British and American units, but our soldiers saw some of the fiercest fighting and achieved glory many times, including at the Battle of Ortona, ...

Horses (Junior Field Guide)Discover horses around the world – from Egypt to Mongolia to Namibia, with this Junior Field Guide ebook. Filled with beautiful photos and fantastic facts, it is a perfect introduction for the young reader to find out about this lovely creature.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one around the world to explore amazing animals and places. They’ll a...

Tasmanian Devils (Junior Field Guide)Share the intriguing world of the Tasmanian Devil with your child! This edition of the Junior Field Guide will take readers Downunder in search of this wild and elusive creature. Filled with awesome photos and amazing facts, this ebook will bring young readers up close to the incredible Tasmanian Devil.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little ...

Blue Footed Boobies (Junior Field Guide)Discover the incredible story behind the Blue Footed Booby, a bird unlike any other. This Junior Field Guide shares the facts along with an album of stunning photographs of this magnificent creature – all shot in its home territory in the Galapagos Islands.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one around the world to explore amazing anim...

Lions (Junior Field Guide)From cute cubs to regal kings of the savannah, this Junior Field Guide is packed with incredible photos of lions of all ages. Your child will delight in the collection of photos while learning about some interesting facts about this big cat. Photographed in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – this book will whisk young readers off to Africa for a closer look at lions.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnle...

Cheetahs (Junior Field Guide)Catch up with the fastest land animal on Earth with this Junior Field Guide about the cheetah. Photographed in South Africa, this ebook provides some intriguing facts about this large cat while delighting young readers with incredible pictures.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one around the world to explore amazing animals and places. They’ll ...

Camels (Junior Field Guide)One hump or two? Young readers will learn the differences between camels, and many other fast facts - with the Junior Field Guide. The ebook is rich with images from Dubai, Egypt, India, and Mongolia, which helps bring the story of the camel to life for children.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one around the world to explore amazing animals and...

Wallabies (Junior Field Guide)Get hopping and provide your child with some of the most interesting facts about Wallabies with this delightful ebook. Filled with beautiful photographs of Wallabies in their natural habitat in Australia, this ebook will enthrall young readers.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one around the world to explore amazing animals and places. They’ll...

Rhinos (Junior Field Guide)Marvel at the amazing rhino and discover some fun facts while enjoying a breathtaking set of photos of this magnificent creature. Photographed in the wilds of Kenya, Nepal, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, this Junior Field Guide takes young readers where the rhino lives. Share the experience with your child.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one aroun...

Ostriches (Junior Field Guide)Introduce your child to the largest bird in the world with this Junior Field Guide. The ostrich has some pretty interesting facts that a young reader will learn with this ebook, and will enjoy a superb selection of photos taken in Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one around the world to explore amazing animals...