About the Author: Barbara Greenwood is an award-winning author whose books include Gold Rush Fever, The Last Safe House and A Pioneer Thanksgiving. Rarely seen archival photos accompany this story of the past as only Barbara Greenwood can tell it. Emily's fictional experiences are interwoven with non-fiction sections describing family life in a slum, the fight to improve social conditions, the plight of working children then and now, and much more. Then tragedy strikes, and Emily must decide where her loyalties lie. When a reporter arrives, determined to expose the terrible conditions in the factory, Emily finds herself caught between the desperate immigrant girls with whom she works and the hope of change.
Without the four dollars a week it brings, her family will starve. If she works too slowly, she will be fired. But if Emily snips too fast, she could ruin the garment and be docked pay. Every time the boss passes, he shouts at her to snip faster.
updated references to the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.At the dingy, overcrowded Acme Garment Factory, Emily Watson stands for eleven hours a day clipping threads from blouses. Pioneer Thanksgiving by BARBARA GREENWOOD. current information on Canada's growing industries and evolving environmental challenges. As with all Canadian pioneer families, Thanksgiving is a special day for the Robertsons, but this year they. details of famous Canadians and important events, plus a time line to guide you through each province's and territory's history. 
the provincial and territorial coat of arms, flowers, birds and trees. colorful maps of the provinces and territories showing major cities, rivers, mountains and points of interest. Bursting with rich and detailed illustrations, this book is as far-ranging, fascinating and full of surprises as the country it describes.Inside you'll find Ten years after its debut, this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series is more than ever an indispensable tool for researching school projects or a conversation piece for sharing Canadian facts with friends and family. Finally, the premier children's resource on Canada is available in a fully revised paperback edition - bringing up to date this bestselling treasury of information that has long been an essential book for schools, libraries and homes from coast to coast.
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