This primer on Canadian history is informative and accessible. A significant event for each year is highlighted, starting with the country's founding in 1867 and ending with its upcoming 150th birthday celebrations in 2017.

Introduction: a country is born -- A new country 1867-1884 -- Canada grows 1885-1899 -- A new century 1900-1913 -- Wartime and beyond 1914-1928 -- The great depression 1929-1938 -- Return to war 1939-1953 -- Boom years 1954-1966 -- Happy Birthday! 1967-1979 -- The digital age 1980-1999 -- A new millennium 2000-2017 -- Great Canadians.