James H. Marsh

My sister gave me this high quality encyclopedia set, who in turn received it from her teacher Ms. Ishii. Although not particularly in-depth and dated in some parts (Brian Mulroney is the most recent PM), this encyclopedia is tremendously comprehensive, with a particular emphasis on the geography, the geology, and the industries of Canada. Its pages feature a dizzying array of graphs, charts, and high quality photographs all on quality paper, that has remained pristine and unfaded over the past 30-years. This is an excellent primer for any Canadian grade schooler.… (meer)

Users of the online Canadian Encyclopedia can enter search terms directly into the search box to search for articles, photos, video, audio recordings and maps or they can choose to browse, view and play with the Gallery, Interactive Resources, Timeline, or 100 Greatest Events which are all visual and interactive. Topics covered by this resource include Canada’s constitutional and political history as well as general Canadian history, Provincial facts, the animals and landscape of the country and our arts, literature and scientific and technological endeavours. A very good resource for all things Canadian that includes access to articles from Mclean’s, but like all reference materials it requires explanation and guidance so that users can access all it has to offer.… (meer)