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...

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...

Pandas (Junior Field Guide)Take a captivating look at one of nature’s cutest creatures – the Panda Bear. Photographed in China, this ebook provides a wide array of simply gorgeous photographs of Pandas, while providing a collection of facts that will broaden your child’s awareness about this incredible animal.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 explor...

Impalas (Junior Field Guide)Find out what makes the most common antelope in Africa so uncommon. Find out some pretty cool facts about impalas while enjoying a wealth of photos of this graceful creature. Take the young reader in your life on an adventure to Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe – all in one amazing ebook!About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your lit...

Komodo Dragons (Junior Field Guide)The Junior Field Guide transports your child to the remote Komodo Island to see the largest reptile in the world: the Komodo Dragon. The Guide is filled with incredible photos and fun facts that will captivate the imagination of young readers.Warning for sensitive readers: predation shownAbout the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one aroun...

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...

Emus (Junior Field Guide)Journey into the outback of Australia to visit the Emu. This edition of the Junior Field Guide offers a stunning collection of photos of Emus in their natural habitat and includes vital observations. Unleash the explorer in your child with this inspiring and informative ebook.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...

Kangaroos (Junior Field Guide)Take a captivating look at one of nature’s most unique creatures – the Kangaroo. Photographed in Australia, this ebook provides a wide array of gorgeous photographs of Kangaroos, while providing a collection of facts that will broaden your child’s awareness about this incredible animal.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 ...

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 ...