Wow Canada!: Exploring This Land from Coast to Coast to Coast - Couverture souple

Bowers, Vivien

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1897066953 ISBN 13 : 9781897066959

Editeur : Maple Tree Pr, 2007

Synopsis

Book by Bowers Vivien

A propos du livre

Book Description

What could be more fun than a cross-country car trip with your parents and your younger sister? Twelve-year-old Guy can think of lots of things, but even he's won over with this adventure. His family's surprise-filled travels take them from one end of Canada to the other, even up to Nunavut, the newest territory. Curious but cool, Guy is the perfect narrator on this national odyssey. Honest, and often downright hilarious, his wry backseat observations, as well as those of his younger sister, Rachel, will be a hit with young readers. Their engaging tales will make this one car trip that anyone would want to take!

This rollicking, informative and absorbing discovery of Canada's many splendors is a refreshing celebration of the country. Author Vivien Bowers has a keen sense of what appeals to young readers, and she turns up new information that captures the spirit of the many regions that make up Canada.

Guaranteed to delight and inform, "Wow, Canada!" is filled with:

* amazing Canadian facts * Canada's historical wonders * wacky postcards from Canada's odd corners * cartoon adventures of Bucko Beaver * photos and illustrations of Canada's most famous sights...and some hidden gems!

The 3-D scrapbook-style design, bright artwork and stunning photographs complement the fast pace and refreshing style of this bountiful book. Humorous sidebars appear throughout, such as "Food I Was Introduced to for My Own Good" and "Exceedingly Weird" bits of Canadian trivia. "According to Mom" explains the natural history of Canada, while Dad's scientific knowledge is imparted in "According to Dad." Each chapter concludes with a list of even more "Places to Go" and "Things We'll Do Next Time," and provides readers with the best provincial Websites on the Net. Gorgeous, panoramic artscapes by Dan Hobbs open each chapter as the intrepid family makes their way across each province and territory.

Vivien Bowers' first book for children, "Crime Science: How Investigators Use Science to Track Down the Bad Guys" (Owl), won the prestigious Science in Society Children's Book Award from the Science Writers' Association, and was shortlisted for the Silver Birch Award. An award-winning magazine writer, her articles for adults and children have appeared in "Canadian Geographic," "Equinox," "National Geographic," and "Ranger Rick." Vivien lives in Nelson, B.C.

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-This engaging travel book is written as the journal of 13-year-old Guy as he tours Canada with his parents and younger sister, Rachel. Bowers presents chapters on each province and territory with information about major cities along the way. Each section also includes a list of "Things We'll Do and Places We'll Go Next Time," which may lead to further reading. The boy's easy-to-read, conversational narrative is supplemented with Rachel's postcards and his e-mail correspondence with their friends back home. Sidebars labeled "According to Mom/Dad" feature historical and cultural information. Others called "Exceedingly Weird" and "Food I Was Introduced to for My Own Good" offer humorous bits of trivia and descriptions of regional dishes. Readers will appreciate the interplay among the family members as well as their reactions to various historic and tourist venues. The full-color graphics include illustrations, cartoons, photographs, slides, and maps. The thoughtful and humorous presentation distinguishes this book from others on the subject. Quick facts about each province including size, population, cities, and industries are appended. In addition, children are sure to appreciate "Guy's Family Car Trip Survival Tips," which appear throughout. A lively, valuable addition.
Betsy Fraser, Calgary Public Library, Canada
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Maple Tree Pr
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1897066953
• ISBN 13: 9781897066959
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Hobbs Dan, Eastman Dianne
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible