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Discovering Canada: The Defenders
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On June 18, 1812, the Americans declared war on Britain and attacked the nearest British target, Canada. Although outnumbered ten to one, Canadian volunteers in the War of 1812 successfully defeated their homes and towns from the skilled American armies. Who were these defenders – the men and women who saved Canada? Where did they fight their battles? What weapons did they use?

Learn history and have fun!

  • Learn how to tie knots
  • Make a soldier’s hat
  • Cook up a batch of 1812 chocolate fudge
  • And much, much more

Also available in French.


  • Author
  • Illustrator
    Smith, A.G.
  • Series
  • Grade Level
    Grade 3 to 7
  • Binding
    Softcover
  • Number of Pages
    90 Pages
  • Copyright
    Copyright
  • Location
    Canada
  • Timeline
    War of 1812
On June 18, 1812, the Americans declared war on Britain and attacked the nearest British target, Canada. Although outnumbered ten to one, Canadian volunteers in the War of 1812 successfully defeated their homes and towns from the skilled American armies. Who were these defenders – the men and women who saved Canada? Where did they fight their battles? What weapons did they use?

Learn history and have fun!

  • Learn how to tie knots
  • Make a soldier’s hat
  • Cook up a batch of 1812 chocolate fudge
  • And much, much more

Also available in French.


  • Author
  • Illustrator
    Smith, A.G.
  • Series
  • Grade Level
    Grade 3 to 7
  • Binding
    Softcover
  • Number of Pages
    90 Pages
  • Copyright
    Copyright
  • Location
    Canada
  • Timeline
    War of 1812