Discover the land...physical characteristics including history and glorious wonders. Discover the people...unique customs as well as those shared round the world. Discover the culture...modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games and more. "Canada the Land" takes students on a fascinating tour of the country's rugged coasts, frozen northern regions, vast prairies, and majestic mountain ranges. Learn about Canada's agricultural and other national resources, and how they relate to the rest of the world. Updated information includes facts and statistics, as well as a revision of which animals currently appear on extinct and endangered lists. Other topics of this title include: provinces and territories; natural resources and conservation; industry, business, and agriculture; Native people; multiculturalism; Canadian cities; trains, boats, and snowmobiles; and, national parks and wildlife.