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Learn about our country and all the wonderful places and people in it. More than just the letters of the alphabet, these books contain fascinating tidbits about Canada in full colour with illustrations and photos. Not only will these books teach children about Canada while they learn their letters, but parents may learn a thing or two as well! “B” is for Beaver―our official national animal. “C” is for Canada―our country strong and free. “M” is for Maple Leaf―the symbol on our flag. "Z" is for Zed―the way Canadians say the letter, not Zee!

This is the book for the winemaker who likes the ease and convenience of making wine from concentrates. Invaluable to the flat-dweller who enjoys wine but lacks the facilities to make it from grapes and other fruits. The recipes are formulated from concentrates which are readily available.

Learn about the sport of hockey, take an alphabet journey all about Canada's national game. More than just the letters of the alphabet, these books contain fascinating tidbits about our national sport in full colour with illustrations and photos. Not only will these books teach children about hockey while they learn their letters, but parents may learn a thing or two as well! "H" is for Hockey--Canada's favourite game. "I" is for Ice--we skate on it to play hockey. "R" is for Referee--he blows the whistle to signal a penalty. "Z" is for Zamboni--the big machine that goes round and round and cleans the ice.

An alphabet journey showing wonderful and weird animals of Canada

"The province of Alberta is a wonderful place to visit and to live. From the prairies to the foothills to the mountains, there are beautiful and interesting places to see and things to do: People come to Banff from all over the world to hike, ski and view the beautiful scenery. The Calgary Stampede is called "The Greatest Show on Earth." The Royal Tyrrell Museum has the largest collection of dinosaur bones and fossils in the world. Oil is one of Alberta's greatest natural resources. The wild rose is Alberta's official flower."--

B is for British Columbia! Bucky Beaver, Bertie Bear, Scotty Squirrel and Robbie Rabbit take you on an alphabet journey across the province. See all the beautiful and fascinating places to visit and things to see! - Mount Robson is the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. - The Kermode Bear, sometimes called "Spirit Bear" lives in the rainforests on the west coast. - Ogopogo is a lake monster that lives in Okanagan Lake. - Mount Robson is the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. - The Kermode Bear, sometimes called "Spirit Bear" lives in the rainforests on the west coast. - Ogopogo is a lake monster that lives in Okanagan Lake. - British Columbia has more national parks than any other province. - Jade is British Columbia's official gemstone.

The Soviet Union and India (1989) examines the costs and benefits to the Soviet Union of its substantial economic and military involvement with India, and assesses how India fits into Soviet policies towards southwest Asia and China. číst celé