The Kids Book of Canadian Prime Ministers [Hardcover]

Pat Hancock (Author), John Mantha (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Kids Book of

In this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series, meet the 21 prime ministers who have governed Canada since 1867. From Sir John A. Macdonald to Paul Martin, this book highlights the history of Canada with a focus on its government and the people who have led it. Kids will learn about each prime minister, their background, their family and their career milestones. Quick facts, quotes, surprising trivia and a historical timeline provide a comprehensive and interesting description of each prime minister's term in office and the mark they left on Canadian history.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This attractive and informative book fills a real need. Entries for each of the 20 PMs, which range from two to five pages depending on their length of time in office, provide a good balance of serious social studies and lighter human detail, ... The book is skillfully designed to blend the formal with the casual, and to present solid information in an appealing, user-friendly format.

The Kids Book of Canadian Prime Ministers bring the history of Canada’s prime ministers and their families to life by relating them to the wider historical context in a colourful and meaningful way ...

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553377400
• ISBN-13: 978-1553377405
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,013,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)