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...

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 - ...

Warthogs (Junior Field Guide)They may not be pretty, but the Warthog will amaze you with some impressive facts and a selection of photos from Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malaysia, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. This Junior Field Guide ebook delivers a complete experience for the young reader.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...

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, ...

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...

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...

Penguins (Junior Field Guide)Discover the wonderful world of penguins with this extraordinary collection of photographs and intriguing facts for young readers. Shot in Antarctica, South Africa, and the Galapagos Islands, this ebook will whisk your little one off to the four corners of the earth in pursuit of the amazing penguin.About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks takes your little one around ...

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...

Sun Bears (Junior Field Guide)Children will love this Junior Field Guide ebook all about the smallest bear in the world. The Sun Bear is also known as the Honey Bear. There is so much more to learn about these little guys, and your young reader will be delighted with the facts and photos included in this 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 explo...

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...

African Buffalo (Junior Field Guide)There’s more to the African Buffalo than meets the eye! Go on a journey of discovery with your child as the Junior Field Guide takes you to Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, and Uganda to see the African Buffalo in its natural habitat. The things that your child will see and learn will make the journey worthwhile!About the Junior Field Guide seriesUnleash the explorer in your child! The Junior Field Guide series of ebooks ta...

Spotted Hyenas (Junior Field Guide)Explore the absorbing life of the Spotted Hyena in this Junior Field Guide ebook. Filled with photography from Namibia and South Africa, this book also provides a fascinating overview of hyena trivia. Perfect for the young reader who loves animals.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 ...