Best Canadian History Books for Teens & Young Adults of 2025

The Complete Garden Planner Journal and Logbook is a comprehensive gardening book that combines garden design, plant information, garden journaling, maintenance, and container design. It includes Garden Layout Planner Sheets, a Plant Logbook, Container Designer Sheets, Year-Round Scheduling Sheets, and a Journal. This book is perfect for both beginners and experienced hobby gardeners, offering a one-stop spot for all your thoughts to plan and record everything garden and landscaping. With over 200 pages of original content, hand-illustrated artwork, and lettering, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in gardening.

The Complete Garden Planner Journal and Logbook is a comprehensive gardening book that combines garden design, plant information, garden journaling, maintenance, and container design. It includes Garden Layout Planner Sheets, a Plant Logbook, Container Designer Sheets, Year-Round Scheduling Sheets, and a Journal, making it a one-stop spot for all your thoughts to plan and record everything garden and landscaping. This book is suitable for both beginners and experienced hobby gardeners, with all original content and hand-illustrated artwork on cream paper for a retro field book look. Overall, it's a must-have for anyone who loves gardening and wants to stay organized.

The "History of the Americas 1880-1981: IB History Course Book" published by Oxford University Press is an excellent resource for students studying Canadian history. The book is developed with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and covers the new syllabus in the right depth, with rich subject content from across the Americas. The student-centered approach of the book actively builds, refines, and perfects higher level skills. With extensive examiner insight and samples based on the latest exam format, the book helps learners think critically about improving performance. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for students preparing for the IB exam.

The Miracle & Tragedy of the Dionne Quintuplets by Sarah Miller is a captivating true story of five identical babies who defied medical history and mesmerized the world. The Ontario government took custody of them to protect them from hucksters and showmen, but then exploited them for nine years. Miller reconstructs their unprecedented upbringing with fresh depth and subtlety, bringing to new light their resilience and the indelible bond of their unique sisterhood. This book is a fascinating and well-told account of a historic media frenzy that lingers into the present.

Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917 by Sally M. Walker is a gripping account of the devastating explosion that occurred in Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1917. The book details the collision of two ships, one loaded with munitions and the other with relief supplies, and the resulting blast that killed nearly 2,000 people and flattened two towns. The author's thorough research and use of primary sources make this a compelling read for anyone interested in Canadian history. The book's well-designed layout, including photographs, adds to the impact of the story. Overall, Blizzard of Glass is a highly recommended read for young adults interested in history and nonfiction storytelling.

This book, Trapped in Terror Bay, tells the gripping story of the doomed Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. Through 10 suspenseful episodes, readers learn bone-chilling details of what happened to the expedition's two ships and their 129 men. The book also features modern-day searches and discoveries, as well as mini-mysteries from history that readers can solve using forensic science. The highly graphic design includes historic and modern photos, maps, and illustrations. This book is a captivating read for fans of historical disasters and has strong curriculum links to history, geography, Inuit studies, engineering, technology, and applied science.

This book, titled "Seven Wonders of Ancient North America," is a must-read for young adults interested in ancient history. It provides an insightful description of seven monumental architectural sites that still exist in North America. The book covers sites such as the Jellyfish Cove, the Anasazi Cliff Palace, and the pyramids of Teotihuacán. Readers will appreciate the vivid descriptions and historical context provided for each site. The book stands out for its engaging writing style and informative content. Overall, it is an excellent resource for anyone interested in North American history.

The Mounties by A.G. Smith is a fascinating book that tells the story of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, from its creation in 1873 to the present day. The author presents the amazing stories of larger-than-life figures who played a significant role in the history of Canada. Although the tales of Fort Whoop-Up, James McLeod, Sitting Bull, and the Klondike Gold-Rush have been told before, the author's narrative style makes them more engaging and inspiring for young readers. The book provides a wealth of information about the people and events that shaped Canadian history, making it a recommended read for teens and young adults interested in Canadian history.

Oak Island Family: The Restall Hunt for Buried Treasure is a gripping tale of treasure hunters who have been trying to find the buried treasure on Oak Island for more than 200 years. The book chronicles the story of Bob Restall and his family, who believed they could succeed where others had failed. The Restall hunt for buried treasure ended tragically after six years of living and laboring on Oak Island. The book, written by Bob and Mildred Restall’s daughter, Lee Lamb, offers a clear account of Oak Island's strange history and the Restall family’s attempt to change it. This book is an engrossing read and a must-have for anyone who loves mystery, adventure, and a good human interest story.

Righting Canada's Wrongs: The Chinese Head Tax and Anti-Chinese Immigration Policies in the Twentieth Century is a powerful and moving account of the injustice suffered by Chinese immigrants in Canada. The book provides historical photographs, documents, and narratives from Chinese Canadians who experienced the Head Tax or were children of Head Tax payers. The book also documents how this official racism was confronted and finally acknowledged. This book is highly recommended for all schools and public libraries, especially for students studying Canadian history. Rated E, excellent.