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, ...

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 - ...

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 ...

Koalas (Junior Field Guide)Discover the wonderful world of Koalas with this extraordinary collection of photographs and intriguing facts for young readers. Shot in Australia, this ebook will inform and entertain your little one about the amazing and incredibly cute Koala.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...

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...

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 ...

Chameleons (Junior Field Guide)Take your child on an adventure to exotic Madagascar with this stunning ebook about Chameleons. The Junior Field Guide brings the adventure to life with photos that make you feel like you’re there, along with a fantastic facts about this versatile reptile.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 pl...

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 ...

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...