{"product_id":"the-greyest-tale-on-the-yukon-trail","title":"The Greyest Tale on the Yukon Trail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/pages\/dustin-milligan\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDustin Milligan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eCory Tibbits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: \u003c\/strong\u003e8+\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.25\" x 11\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (also available in French)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e978-1-92677-655-2 (softcover), 978-1-92677-656-9 (hardcover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam HusGee is determined to lead his team to Yukon Gold – the gold medal in the Yukon Quest. But the Ministry of Dogsled Affairs refuses to choose Sam to lead the team – all because he has grey fur! Sam HusGee must confront the Ministry if his dream is ever to become a reality, and if grey dogs are ever to be treated fairly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis story seeks to teach children about the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination on the basis of race, which is guaranteed by section 15(1) of the \u003cem\u003eCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cem\u003eEvery individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on … colour [or] race.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCharter for Children\u003c\/em\u003e introduces children to the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story is set in a different province or territory of the country and each addresses a different right or freedom in the Charter. The series seeks to empower children by providing them with a basic awareness of their rights and by fostering a respect for the fundamental values that Canadians cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHEMES IN THIS BOOK…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eracial discrimination – social justice – equality – human rights – Canadian politics – laws and government\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Uniquely Canadian content\u003cbr\u003e• Canadian geography and history\u003cbr\u003e• Inspires social activism and political awareness\u003cbr\u003e• Teaches kids about their rights and freedoms as Canadians\u003cbr\u003e• Teacher guide with lesson plans and projects\u003cbr\u003e• Audiobook available for purchase\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50168434590053,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50168434622821,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook (email delivery)","offer_id":50241422000485,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4541\/1173\/files\/GreyestTaleENFront.png?v=1770827748","url":"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/products\/the-greyest-tale-on-the-yukon-trail","provider":"DC Canada Education Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}