Who runs this country, anyway? : a guide to Canadian government

Title
Who runs this country, anyway? : a guide to Canadian government

Personal Author EPSB
Joanne, Stanbridge

Summary
An upbeat and humorous approach to Canada's government! In this easy-to-read information-packed book, a comical duo - a student documentary maker and her offbeat sidekick - guide readers through Canada's electoral and governing process, from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in Parliament, and all the points in between. Finding out about Canada's government has never been so much fun! Jam-packed with interesting photos, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.The zany sections that tell kids how to stump an adult will be especially popular! Who Runs This Country Anyway? has a unique approach to describing how Canadian government works - who knew that politics could be so much fun! Its curriculum focus makes it a must-have for all teachers and students - and maybe even some future politicians

Other Title
A Guide to Canadian Government

Year Published
2005

Physical Description
76 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.

Note
Includes index.

Note (Local)
1-New
 
Regular
 
Paperback

Program Information
Accelerated Reader MG 6.9 3.0 102331
 
Citizens Participating in Decision Making; Governance & Rights Gr. 6+
 
Accelerated Reader 6.9 3.0

Subject
Federal government -- Canada.
 
Canada -- Politique et gouvernement
 
Government.
 
Gouvernement fédéral -- Canada
 
Grade 6 Social Studies.
 
Canada-Government and politics
 
Government - Canada
 
Canada -- Politics and government.
 
Federal government -- Canada -- Juvenile literature.
 
Canada -- Politics and government -- Juvenile literature.

Geographic Term
Canada -- Politics and government.
 
Canada -- Politics and government -- Juvenile literature.

Added Author
Bennett, Lorna.

Summary
An upbeat and humorous approach to Canada's government! In this easy-to-read information-packed book, a comical duo - a student documentary maker and her offbeat sidekick - guide readers through Canada's electoral and governing process, from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in Parliament, and all the points in between. Finding out about Canada's government has never been so much fun! Jam-packed with interesting photos, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.The zany sections that tell kids how to stump an adult will be especially popular! Who Runs This Country Anyway? has a unique approach to describing how Canadian government works - who knew that politics could be so much fun! Its curriculum focus makes it a must-have for all teachers and students - and maybe even some future politicians

ISBN
9780439957304
 
9780439947633

Publisher
Toronto : Scholastic Canada, c2005.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Bessie Nichols974 STABook31577000010199Non-Fiction