Intermediate Senior History

Also available in French as La Bataille de Vimy.

All of the volumes offer a time line of the decade and offers 19 chapters (which include such topics as trends, world events, political issues, literature, science and technology, fashion, music, immigration and Canada/US relations) are titled identically for consistency. A table of contents, glossary and an index are provided. There is also a section of short activities (true or false, matching and multiple choice questions), designed to test readers' recall, at the back of each book. Abundant black-and-white archival photographs and colourful photos and maps enhance the text. Clever use of coloured backgrounds, strategically placed, enlivens the layout, particularly in the earlier volumes in which almost all of the photographs are black-and-white. The volumes are, nevertheless, fascinating reading. For those students who require more information, a list of books and internet links is provided for further research.

Many people don't spend much time pondering the concept of citizenship. This informative title explores the basic concepts of citizenship and explains to readers why it's such an important facet of the government. The resource explains what defines citizenship, including one's rights and responsibilities. Readers learn about the many ways people become citizens as well as the process of naturalization. It goes on to describe the ways in which one can endeavor to be a responsible citizen through actions such as voting and serving on a jury.