Canada

Format:

Book

Title:

Canada

Author:

Kenney, Karen Latchana.

ISBN:

9781617836275

Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : ABDO Publishing Company, [2013]

Physical Description:

144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 x 25 cm.

Series title(s):

Countries of the world (Edina, Minn.)

Contents:

A visit to Canada -- Geography: an ancient and wild land -- Animals and nature: abundant life in Canada's biomes -- History: from frontier to independence -- People: a cultural mosaic -- Culture: in constant evolution -- Economics: an affluent country -- Canada today.

Summary:

Provides information about Canada, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Subject(s):

Canada -- Juvenile literature.

Canada.

Geographic Term:

Canada -- Juvenile literature.

Canada.

Genre:

Literature.

Juvenile works.

Holds:

Available:*

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Summary

Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Canada, land of the Hudson Bay, hockey, the First Nation peoples, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Canada's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Reviews (1)

Horn Book Review

This well-written title provides a comprehensive introduction to Canada, its history, and present-day political challenges. The text covers geography, climate, natural resources, population, and culture; color photographs, maps, and sidebars help make the tiny type size less off-putting. Report writers will find useful information. Lists of facts and "Places to Visit" are appended. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.