May History & Heritage Months (Elementary)

All about Judaism : history, holidays and traditions.


Distributor: Learn 360. In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about Judaism, its beliefs, holidays and customs. Explore the Jewish people throughout history. Witness their persecution. Appreciate their resilience. Rabbi David Kasher explains the Jewish holidays and customs and their significance to Jews. Detailed graphics and video reinforce important concepts.
Date Published:2022

Asian immigration experiences


Licence term: May 1, 2018-April 30, 2026. This program examines the experiences of Chinese, Japanese and South Asian immigrants in Canada. These people ventured to Canada for various reasons including work, escaping war and poverty in their homeland and the lure of a young growing nation. Canada held hope with work on the railway, a gold rush and free land. This program investigates the "push" and "pull" factors that influenced their arrival here and the problems, including racism, they encountered.
Date Published:2017

Licence term: May 1, 2018-April 30, 2026. This program examines the experiences of Chinese, Japanese and South Asian immigrants in Canada. These people ventured to Canada for various reasons including work, escaping war and poverty in their homeland and the lure of a young growing nation. Canada held hope with work on the railway, a gold rush and free land. This program investigates the "push" and "pull" factors that influenced their arrival here and the problems, including racism, they encountered.

Date Published:2017

The exiled princess of Ottawa


Licence term: August 1, 2019-July 31, 2024. Distributor: McIntyre Media. A tribute for Remembrance Day that focuses on a harrowing escape to safety during WWII. Amongst the violence and terror, two countries an ocean apart became forever bonded by blood in more ways than one. Princess Margriet Francisca was famously born in Ottawa in 1943, while the Dutch royal family lived in Canadian exile during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. As way of thanks for the family’s treatment in Canada, the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulips to Ottawa in the fall of 1945. It was the start of a beautiful friendship that has lasted to the present day.
Date Published:2017

Licence term: August 1, 2019-July 31, 2024. Distributor: McIntyre Media. A tribute for Remembrance Day that focuses on a harrowing escape to safety during WWII. Amongst the violence and terror, two countries an ocean apart became forever bonded by blood in more ways than one. Princess Margriet Francisca was famously born in Ottawa in 1943, while the Dutch royal family lived in Canadian exile during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. As way of thanks for the family’s treatment in Canada, the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulips to Ottawa in the fall of 1945. It was the start of a beautiful friendship that has lasted to the present day.

Date Published:2017

I am Jewish

Silver, Erin, 1980-


Includes index. Discusses the religion of Judaism, including their teachings, their holidays and traditions, daily life and how Jews have been persecuted throughout history.
Date Published:2024

Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia

Yomtov, Nel.


In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.
Date Published:2021

In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia explores the stories of two families who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.

Date Published:2021

Jewish festivals and traditions

Raij, Emily,


Introduction to Judaism -- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur -- Hanukkah -- Passover -- Life events -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index -- About the author. Simple text and photos introduce young readers to the major Jewish holidays and festivals including the unique traditions and customs.
Date Published:2025

Jewish synagogue

Wood, Angela.


Includes index. What is a synagogue for? What is the Torah? What are the Ten Commandments? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Judaism.
Date Published:2022

Netherlands

Mattern, Joanne, 1963-


The Netherlands is a flat, coastal nation in Europe. It relies on dikes and floodgates to protect it from the sea. More than 17 million people live in this enchanting region of farms, fields, and flowers. Supported by full-color photographs, informative sidebars, and fun facts, readers learn about the Netherlands, including its rich history, unique traditions, government, language, and adoration for tulips.
Date Published:2020

The Netherlands is a flat, coastal nation in Europe. It relies on dikes and floodgates to protect it from the sea. More than 17 million people live in this enchanting region of farms, fields, and flowers. Supported by full-color photographs, informative sidebars, and fun facts, readers learn about the Netherlands, including its rich history, unique traditions, government, language, and adoration for tulips.

Date Published:2020

Netherlands

Spanier, Kristine


In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Netherlands.
Date Published:2020

Sally opened doors

Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg,


Sally Priesand, the first American woman to be ordained a rabbi, opened doors for Jewish women's full participation in Jewish life.
Date Published:2022

Sisters in science : Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the atomic power of sisterhood

Marshall, Linda Elovitz,


The fascinating story of Marie Curie and her sister Bronia, two trailblazing women who worked together and made a legendary impact on chemistry and healthcare as we know it.
Date Published:2023

Southeast Asian immigrants in Canada

Lukidis, Lydia.



Date Published:2020

Victoria Chung : a doctor of change

Healey, Haley,


The inspiring true story of Victoria Chung (1897-1966), who pursued her dreams against all odds to become the first female Chinese-Canadian doctor. Named for the city in which she was born, Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria Chung was the daughter of Chinese immigrants. Despite racist laws that initially prevented her from attending public school, and sexist attitudes that prevented many women from pursuing careers in the sciences, Victoria had an ambitious dream--to become a doctor and help heal people around the world. Her unrelenting pursuit of education led her to become the first Asian-Canadian to study medicine at her university, where she faced further racism and sexism from some students and professors, and eventually became the first woman resident in her hospital. But Victoria was not done breaking down barriers. She travelled to China, the birthplace of her parents, and worked to give women and children the same medical care as men. She became the head doctor of her hospital and introduced modern technologies and practices to ensure that her patients received the best care possible. Today, more than half a century after her death, her accomplishments, ambition, and compassion are remembered in both Canada and China.
Date Published:2025

The inspiring true story of Victoria Chung (1897-1966), who pursued her dreams against all odds to become the first female Chinese-Canadian doctor. Named for the city in which she was born, Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria Chung was the daughter of Chinese immigrants. Despite racist laws that initially prevented her from attending public school, and sexist attitudes that prevented many women from pursuing careers in the sciences, Victoria had an ambitious dream--to become a doctor and help heal people around the world. Her unrelenting pursuit of education led her to become the first Asian-Canadian to study medicine at her university, where she faced further racism and sexism from some students and professors, and eventually became the first woman resident in her hospital. But Victoria was not done breaking down barriers. She travelled to China, the birthplace of her parents, and worked to give women and children the same medical care as men. She became the head doctor of her hospital and introduced modern technologies and practices to ensure that her patients received the best care possible. Today, more than half a century after her death, her accomplishments, ambition, and compassion are remembered in both Canada and China.

Date Published:2025

A visit to the Netherlands

Mather, Charis, 1999-


Includes index. Country to Country -- Today's Trip Is to the Netherlands! -- Rotterdam -- Kinderdijk Windmills -- Giethoorn -- Keukenhof Gardens -- Art -- Bicycling -- Cheese -- Before You Go. Take a trip to the Netherlands! Start in the city of Rotterdam, where you'll find some unusual cube-shaped houses. Then, ride a boat down the canals of Giethoorn or grab a big wheel of cheese at the market. And don't forget to check out the famous Dutch windmills! Learn all about the Netherlands as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Date Published:2023

Includes index. Country to Country -- Today's Trip Is to the Netherlands! -- Rotterdam -- Kinderdijk Windmills -- Giethoorn -- Keukenhof Gardens -- Art -- Bicycling -- Cheese -- Before You Go. Take a trip to the Netherlands! Start in the city of Rotterdam, where you'll find some unusual cube-shaped houses. Then, ride a boat down the canals of Giethoorn or grab a big wheel of cheese at the market. And don't forget to check out the famous Dutch windmills! Learn all about the Netherlands as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.

Date Published:2023

What Jewish looks like

Kleinrock, Liz,


Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes from Tracee Ellis Ross, to Ezra Frech, to Dona Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quotes, and much more!
Date Published:2024

Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes from Tracee Ellis Ross, to Ezra Frech, to Dona Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quotes, and much more!

Date Published:2024

What Jewish looks like

Kleinrock, Liz,


Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes from Tracee Ellis Ross, to Ezra Frech, to Dona Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quotes, and much more!
Date Published:2024

Date Published:2024