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The Kids Book of Canadian Firsts - Couverture rigide

Wyatt, Valerie

 
9781550749656: The Kids Book of Canadian Firsts
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 155074965X ISBN 13 : 9781550749656
Editeur : Kids Can Press, 2001

Synopsis

From earth-shattering innovations and amazing inventions to achievements in government, culture and history, Canadians have played a major role in shaping the world. With almost 150 entries --- in categories such as technology, nature, transportation and food --- this title in the Kids Book of series explores the many events and discoveries that are firsts in Canada or the world.

Photographs, coins, stamps, paintings and patent drawings give the book distinctive visual appeal. As well, quotes, profiles, fact boxes and a timeline reveal further information about these unique achievements.

Kids can read about
? the first stamp in the world to feature an animal
? the world's first chocolate bar
? the first dinosaur bones found in Canada
? the first light bulb ever --- yes, it was invented in Canada, and not by Thomas Edison!

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À propos de l'auteur

Valerie Wyatt is an award-winning author more than 14 nonfiction books, many of them about science. She also writes on historical topics and, from time to time, picture books.

John Mantha is an artist and illustrator. His books include The Kids Book of Canadian Firsts and The Kids Book of Canada's Railway. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Éditeur
Kids Can Press
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
155074965X
ISBN 13 
9781550749656
Reliure
Relié
Illustrateur
Mantha John
Nombre de pages
56
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible