Most Popular Books by Susan Hughes

Explains what is matter, properties, temperature, thermometer, etc.

How did places like Flin Flon, Lake Cinderella, Medicine Hat, and Deception Creek get their names? From the Wow Canada! series comes Let's Call It Canada, a fun- and fact-filled collection of stories behind the place names of Canada. Most of us probably don't give much thought to place names until we stumble across one that's really unusual, funny, or surprising, but from the naming of the country right down to the naming of its tiniest town, there is a story to be told. Readers will learn about spots named for significant landmarks and historical events, for local legends and storybook characters, and for people you might think long forgotten. An amazing, multi-layered look at the people, culture, geography, wildlife, and history of our country emerges through these stories. Let's Call It Canada will delight, educate, and inform young readers across the map with its fresh look at Canada's rich heritage.

A history of immigration to Canada discussing why people left their homelands, how they came to Canada and what life was like for them when they arrived.

Whether it's the sports we invented or the sports we just love, this book examines Canada's role in sports history. Basketball Night in Canada? How about the Synchronized Swimming Playoffs? Perhaps not, but did you know that both basketball and synchronized swimming were invented by Canadians? This new addition to the Canada Close Up series steps up and delivers a fact-filled enjoyable read about sports and sports stars. And the full-colour photos help the reader relive some truly great moments in the action-packed world of sports. The books in the Canada Close Up series are a great reference tool for young readers. Simple explanations, engaging photographs, and a user-friendly table of contents make them the perfect resource for projects, and an informative readfor a curious young mind.

This book introduces children to six holidays from various cultures. From the reason why the holiday is celebrated to how it is observed, this book provides a close look at the important festivities that make our country so diverse. The holidays featured are: Christmas, Eid-ul-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan), Diwali, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Chinese New Year. With so many festivals being celebrated throughout the country, this book will provide easy explanations to help children learn about various cultures -- perfect for classroom use by teachers.

Read about the epic struggles, the years of hard work and perseverance and the prejudice women faced fighting for the most important, basic, democratic right--to vote.

Grade level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, e, i, s.

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If you could have a puppy, what would you pick? Kat, Maya and Grace dream about puppies. So helping out at Kat's aunt's dog-grooming salon is a dream come true! Each story in this four-book collection follows the adventures of these girls and their encounters with dogs. Whether it's a golden retriever who helps Kat better understand Grace, or a Shetland sheepdog who helps them find the home of a lost cocker spaniel, each dog teaches them something about the world around them. Originally published as four separate chapter books in The Puppy Collection -- Bailey's Visit, Riley Knows Best, Murphy Helps Out and Bijou Needs a Home -- this deluxe edition, complete with adorable illustrations, will please puppy lovers everywhere.

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"When a tiny Cavalier King Charles spaniel comes to board at Tails up, Aunt Jenn calls on Kat, Maya and Grace to help look after her. But Nutmeg isn't like any puppy they've met before. She seems so sad most of the time. And when she stops eating altogether, the girls become quite worried. Will they be able to cheer up this sad, lonely puppy?"--page 4 of cover.

This text is written for busy managers - both HR and general - who are concerned about the rates of absenteeism in their organization. It explores dimensions of absence and looks at strategies and tactics that can be used to reduce the problems, also examining the methods many employers find to be most effective.

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A widow at 42, Abby Wells has poured her heart into the restoration of The Roses Inn, a historic Niagara-on-the Lake establishment reputedly haunted by a 19th-century ghost. In walks Jason Brinleigh, a gorgeous winery owner nine years Abby's junior, intent on buying the place from her. The transaction falls by the wayside as Abby and Jason fall for each other. But the scars left by past loves run deep, challenging them both to surrender their hearts. When unexpected events threaten to tear them apart, will it take a little intervention from the spirit world to set things right?

Depicts people working at different occupations.

Explore how kids around the world live and the common needs that unite them.

"Bictor is a pretty typical eight-year-old: he races to get his chores done, finds math challenging and likes to play with his friends. One day, the new school teacher introduces Bic and the other students to the idea of equality between boys and girls. Bic has never really thought about it before, but he soon begins to notice the disparities around him. Like all the older girls and women in their Malawi village, his twin sister, Linesi, now walks the long walk to the river to collect water for the family. Now she can't go to school anymore. It's just the way things have always been. But does it have to be? And is there a way for Bic to change it? When Bic has an idea about how to help, he discovers that even small changes can have an impact."--

"A young boy goes on a spring walk through the woods in search of bears. The sneaky bears go undetected, but the boy encounters several other animals that live int he woods. The text uses a repeated phrase, "So where are the bears?" to engage students and allow them to join in the reading."--Teaching plan.

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Kat and her best friend Maya are totally dog-crazy! They can't have dogs of their own, but that doesn't mean they don't dream about their favourite puppies. When Kat's aunt opens a dog-grooming salon, and they meet Bailey, a chocolate Labrador retriever, it's love at first sight. Can they convince Aunt Jenn to let them help out?

Through the eyes of a young Canadian, Justin Phang, we learn what he and the author think are the 10 best things about Canada. For each of the 10 things, they provide colourful examples, combining fact and opinion.--Teaching plan.

A walking tour of Canada's capital, looking at some of the most famous sites.