Useful Links

Useful Links will connect you with select Internet-based sources supplying information and knowledge on a wealth of topics and issues.

Library and Archives Canada
National Library of Canada (Canadian Children's Authors and illustrators, list of Canadian children's books, memorable Canadians, Canadian music periodical index etc.)
SchoolNet (Links to more than 5,000 teacher approved learning resources on the web)
Aboriginal People Indian and Northern Affairs Kids' Stop(downloadable information sheets, classroom activities, historical timelines, biographical profiles of famous aboriginal people in Canada, etc.)
Canadian Encyclopedia (This site offers the full text online of the Canadian encyclopedia, a great resource for all things Canadian)
Canadian Wildlife Service (Vast collection of fact-sheets of birds and mammals, endangered species, and information about prominent ecological and environmental issues facing Canada)
Children's Literature Web Guide (The Children's literature web guide is a site, which categorizes the growing number of Internet resources related to books for children and young adults with a Canadian theme. Featured here are Canadian authors, publisher, awards, discussion boards and a general who's who of the Canadian children's literature)
Canadian Children's Book Centre (publishers, libraries, authors, etc.)
How Windsor Was Made (Explore Windsor and Essex County's rich historical culture!)
The Folklore of le Détroit (This web site increases awareness of our history and cultural life)
The War of 1812 in the Western District (Learn about events from the War of 1812 that occurred in and around Essex County)