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list price: $5.99
edition:Paperback
category: Children's Nonfiction
published: Sep 2004
ISBN:9780439961042
publisher:
Scholastic Canada Ltd
list price: $5.99
edition:Paperback
category: Children's Nonfiction
published: Sep 2004
ISBN:9780439961042
publisher:
Scholastic Canada Ltd
Description
This book is filled with illustrations and photographs, and is written at a level suitable for young Canadians to read to themselves. It includes a table of contents and is perfect for curriculum. Included are the lives of Prime Ministers Sir John A. Macdonald and Pierre Elliott Trudeau, first lay nurse Jeanne Mance, Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant and Officer Sam Steele of the North West Mounted Police.
Contributor Notes
Maxine Trottier is an avid history buff who has written the four previous Scholastic Canada Biographies: Canadian Pioneers, Canadian Greats, Canadian Inventors and Canadian Stars. She has written many other historical children's books including the award-winning Claire's Gift, Laura: A Story of Laura Secord and Dear Canada: Alone in an Untamed Land.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
Awards
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Our Choice
Editorial Review
Praise for Scholastic Canada Biographies: Canadian Leaders:
"These high interest stories are great for introducing Canadian figures and are a good purchase for elementary schools and public libraries." -CM Magazine
