Pat Hancock

A non-fiction book for children

A non-fiction book for children

You might know that Canada is home to the world's longest covered bridge, but did you know that here you will also find the world's biggest axe, lobster, and pysanka egg? From inventions like Trivial Pursuit to sports like baseball, from wonders of nature to natural disasters, this book has some of the wildest facts about our country. World records …

It's wild, it's wacky, it's the sequel to the best-selling Crazy Canadian Trivia! Did you know that Saskatchewan is home to the world's largest coprolite (piece of dinosaur poop) in the world? Or that a Newfoundland dog saved the French emperor Napoleon from drowning in 1814? Here's a light-hearted look at more than one hundred interesting facts,wa …

Balloons and bears, moccasins and mosquitoes.... Pat Hancock has clipped, recorded and collected to her heart's content to produce another volume full of outlandish bits of Canadian trivia. Embellished by photographs and light-hearted cartoons, the book presents an amusing look at Canada, past and present, that kids will really enjoy. Here's a ligh …

Once again, Pat Hancock, trivia collector extraordinaire, has compiled a new selection of amusing, outrageous and completely true facts about Canada. Only this book gives the details on where in Canada you can find a wildlife overpass forbears, or a radio station for whales! How about where you'll find people who roll cheese down a hill &mdashl; be …

Nine scary stories that are sure to give kids the creeps! Loosened floorboards under a stained carpet, a throaty whisper, a blast of icy air, ghostly laughter in the orchard Huddled under the covers or in the glow of the campfire, young fright fans will fall under the spell of nine stories about kids like themselves, caught in the grip of terror, f …

This chilling collection of ghost stories from Canada's past stalks the land from coast to coast. A perfectly terrifying way for young readers to absorb a little of our country's amazing history and geography.

Spine-chilling tales from across the country!

Strange disappearances, unexplained accidents and grisly ghosts! Following the success of Haunted Canada, this second volume collects more frightening Canadian tales.Whether you're looking for a spooky Halloween story, something scary to read by the campfire, or a peek at the darker side of Canada, Haunt …

More true ghost stories collected from across Canada! These creepy stories are perfect for around the campfire and at Halloween. Will you be able to read them all?

L'inimaginable, l'insolite, des histoires qui ne laisseront personne indifférent! “? Son coeur se serre. De nouvelles craintes lui effleurent l'esprit et l'obligent à imaginer l'inimaginable : que la peinture s'apprête à lui révéler un terrible secret? dissimulé dans les dernières formes qu'il lui reste à peindre. “?

In this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series, meet the 21 prime ministers who have governed Canada since 1867. From Sir John A. Macdonald to Paul Martin, this book highlights the history of Canada with a focus on its government and the people who have led it. Kids will learn about each prime minister, their background, their family and their …

Un recueil d'histoires vraies. De surprenants récits de fantômes et de phénomènes inexpliqués qui sont survenus un peu partout au Canada. Frissons garantis!

Pour les amateurs de sensations fortes, voici un recueil de récits bouleversants, issus d'endroits bien précis au Canada. Ces histoires à faire dresser les cheveux sur la tête se sont peut-être déroulées près de chez vous...

Les enfants vont dévorer ce troisième livre qui contient des histoires de fantômes provenant de partout au pays. Des photos en noir et blanc ajoutent à l'aspect sinistre des récits, qui feront dresser les cheveux sur la tête des jeunes lecteurs. Le livre contient aussi des informations pertinentes sur l'histoire du pays et sur sa géographie.

More than 250 amazing lists of fun facts and weird trivia! The Scholastic Canada Book of Lists is a feast both for children who devour facts and for those who like to read in small bites. Kids, parents and teachers will marvel at the enormous amount of fascinating trivia and useful information packed into this new edition, which has been updated an …

Nine strange and eerie stories that are sure to give you the creeps! These short stories from best-selling author Pat Hancock will chill young readers to the bone! From a strange painting that reveals a life-saving secret to a bag swarming with creepy crawlies, these tales are sure to send shivers down the spines of all who read them.

In this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series, meet the 21 prime ministers who have governed Canada since 1867. From Sir John A. Macdonald to Paul Martin, this book highlights the history of Canada with a focus on its government and the people who have led it. Kids will learn about each prime minister, their background, their family and their …