Wow Canada!: Exploring This Land from Coast to Coast to Coast (Wow Canada! Collection) [Paperback]

Vivien Bowers (Author), Dan Hobbs (Illustrator), Dianne Eastman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2007 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Wow Canada! Collection

A car trip across Canada doesn’t sound like much fun to 11-year-old Guy, especially with his little sister in tow — but even he’s won over as the adventure begins. As his family treks from coast to coast, and even up into the territories, Guy finds that Canada is surprisingly... interesting. His wry observations offer an honest, engaging look at Canada’s culture, history, natural wonders, and most famous sights. The 3-D scrapbook-style design, featuring wacky postcards, Guy’s cartoons, and incredible photographs, complements the fast pace and truly original style of this remarkably entertaining guide.

Editorial Reviews

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
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

In this illustrated, informational travel story, a family tours the Canadian provinces from British Columbia to Newfoundland and back across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon. As Mom, Dad, Guy, and Rachel observe the landscape, visit museums and tourist sites, and exchange banter, Guy provides the first-person text, which is supplemented by journal entries, facts from Mom and Dad, postcards from Rachel to her cat, slides, photos, e-mail messages to Guy's friend at home, and an ongoing cartoon saga illustrating the cross-country adventures of Bucko Beaver. Each province or territory is introduced with a two-page stylized map. This brightly illustrated introduction to Canada is informal, often humorous, and always informative. A large-format Canadian book that provides a flavorful alternative to the often bland travel books for children. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Maple Tree Press (January 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897066953
• ISBN-13: 978-1897066959
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,053,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, Canada is Great, June 5, 2000

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This review is from: Wow Canada!: Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast (Hardcover)

Both my sons age 8 and 12 read this book from cover to cover. We live in Canada and are planning a trip to the western provinces this summer. Well they know all about the prairies now and have already decided where we should go next summer. The book is simple to read (my children's first language is French and they managed with no problems). It is filled with interesting tidbits and gave them a keen interest in our country.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! The Kids Loved it!, June 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Wow Canada!: Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast (Paperback)

I bought the Wow Canada book to use with the children I care for in their home. My thought was I would give them a sliver of an idea of life in another country! Little did I know that they would fall in love with Canada! One of my clients children tell their parents exact places in Canada that want to visit! Banff being a favorite! Each child I have shared this book with has gained so much knowledge and understanding of each provience. One can name all of the Proveinces by memory! I highly recommend this book! Looking for the same format for the US!