Granfield, Linda

Describes the events of the life of John Newton as a captain aboard a slave trade vessel and later as a clergyman that led to his writing the well-loved hymn, "Amazing Grace.".

Presents the story behind the famous Christmas hymn, "Silent night", and its history, illustrated in the cut paper art called scherenschnitt.

Presents anecdotes, along with photographs, postcards, and other memorabilia, that provide information about various aspects of World War I, focusing on the participation of Canada in the war.

Presents the context for the writing of the famous poem by the Canadian medical officer who attended injured soldiers in Flanders during the First World War.

Looks at the five W's behind the news: who puts together the paper, what goes on behind the scenes, where does news come from, when does news become a newspaper, and why are newspapers important?.

A pictorial history of the activity at Canada's Pier 21, through which thousands of immigrants, refugees, and soldiers passed from 1928 to 1971; includes many photos of children and a section on Second World War brides.

Discusses immigrant life in New York focusing on crowded living conditions and early employment and accompanied by photographs.

Explains the process by which U.S. presidents are elected, examining the history of voting and voting rights, and discussing ballots, campaigning, political parties, primaries, slogans, the electoral college, and other topics.

A retelling of an ancient Chinese tale which explains how the panda first got its black-and-white markings, telling of Dolma, a young shepherdess whose selfless act saves the life of a panda cub.

Presents the context for the writing of the famous poem by the Canadian medical officer who attended injured soldiers in Flanders during the First World War.