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Juvenile Book Lists

Early Settlers

This list includes resources in a range of formats including curriculum, textbooks and teachers guides, and juvenile non-fiction that help teach children about explorers and the first contacts with First Nations, Canadian pioneers, and the foundations of Canada. Relevant curriculum subjects and grade levels include Communities in Canada from 1780-1850 (Grade 3) and First Nations and Europeans in New France and early Canada (Grade 5).

For more books on Aboriginal history and culture see our lists of Aboriginal books.