People from every single country in the world call Canada home. From the
very first arrivals as long as 30,000 years ago--the ancestors of
Canada's Aboriginal peoples--right up until today, people have settled
in this country to build a better life.
Making Canada Home chronicles the country's major waves of
immigration, from welcoming early European arrivals to becoming a
modern-day safe haven for refugees. The book also acknowledges times
when Canada has not been especially welcoming. It explores how each
period of immigration has shaped the laws, values, and face of Canada on
the way to today's multicultural society.
This book is a rich and thorough source of informational text, packed
with primary sources including compelling personal accounts, historic
documents, memorabilia, and archival photographs, as well as maps,
sidebars, a timeline, and a glossary. Publishing in anticipation of
Canada's sesquicentennial in 2017, Making Canada Home will be a
valuable resource to help young Canadians understand their country's
history and identity, and feel proud to call Canada home.
LEVELING
Grade Range: 4 and up
Fountas & Pinnell: X
Lexile: 1130L
COMMON CORE
WHST.6-8.2,2a,2b,2d,4,6,7,8,9,10
SL.6.1,1a,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6
L.6.3,4,4a,4b,4c,4d,5,5b,6
RH.6-8.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10