I Am Canada facts for kids

The I Am Canada series is a collection of exciting historical novels for young readers, especially boys. The first book came out in September 2010. Many different Canadian authors write these books, and they are published by Scholastic Canada Ltd..

These books mix real facts with fictional stories. They include actual maps, old documents, and photographs. This helps to make the stories feel very real. Each book is told from the point of view of a young person living through an important time. The stories take place all over the world, showing how Canadians were involved in big world events. They also teach about the history of Canada itself.

Discover the I Am Canada Books

These books let you step into the past and experience history through the eyes of young Canadians. Each story is about a different important event or time period.

Adventures in Canadian History

• Blood and Iron: Building the Railway, Lee Heen-gwong, British Columbia, 1882 by Paul Yee (2010)
  • This book tells the story of building the Canadian Pacific Railway. It shows the challenges faced by Chinese workers.
• A Call to Battle: War of 1812, Alexander MacKay, Upper Canada, 1812 by Gillian Chan (2012)
  • Learn about the War of 1812 and how it affected people in Upper Canada.
• Storm the Fortress: The Siege of Quebec, William Jenkins, New France, 1759 by Maxine Trottier (2013)
  • Experience the famous Battle of the Plains of Abraham during the Siege of Quebec.
• Graves of Ice: The Lost Franklin Expedition, George Chambers, The Northwest Passage, 1845 by John Wilson (2014)
  • Join a dangerous journey to find the Northwest Passage with the lost Franklin Expedition.
• Brothers in Arms: The Siege of Louisbourg, Sébastien de L'Espérance, New France, 1758 by Don Aker (2015)
  • Discover the Siege of Louisbourg, an important battle in New France's history.

Canadians in World Wars

• Shot at Dawn: World War I, Allan McBride, France, 1917 by John Wilson (2011)
  • This story takes you to the battlefields of World War I in France.
• Fire in the Sky: World War I, Paul Townend, Over No Man's Land, 1916 by David Ward (2013)
  • See what it was like to be a pilot during World War I.
• Prisoner of Dieppe: World War II, Alistair Morrison, Occupied France, 1942 by Hugh Brewster (2010)
  • Learn about the Dieppe Raid during World War II from a Canadian soldier's perspective.
• Behind Enemy Lines: World War II, Sam Frederiksen, Nazi-Occupied Europe, 1944 by Carol Matas (2012)
  • Follow a Canadian's adventures behind enemy lines in World War II Europe.
• Sink and Destroy: The Battle of the Atlantic, Bill O'Connell, North Atlantic, 1940 by Edward Kay (2014)
  • Experience the dangers of the Battle of the Atlantic aboard a ship.
• Defend or Die: The Siege of Hong Kong, Jack Finnigan, Hong Kong, 1941 by Gillian Chan (2015)
  • This book tells the story of the brave Canadians who fought in the Battle of Hong Kong.
• Sniper Fire: The Fight for Ortona, Paul Baldassara, Italy, 1943 by Jonathan Webb (2016)
  • Read about the intense Battle of Ortona in Italy during World War II.

Other Historical Journeys

• Deadly Voyage: RMS Titanic, Jamie Laidlaw, April 14, 1912 by Hugh Brewster (2011)
  • This book takes you on the famous, ill-fated journey of the RMS Titanic.