From the Publisher
Canada''s Aboriginal peoples have shaped this country in countless ways. Their story is central to the nation''s identity -- indeed, the word "Canada" is derived from the Huron-Haudenosaunee word "kanata," which means "our village." This title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series is a balanced, in-depth look at the cultures, struggles and triumphs of Canada''s first peoples. Exhaustively researched and reviewed by specialists in the field, this groundbreaking book is by far the most comprehensive of its kind. The detailed illustrations based on museum artifacts, written records of long ago and contemporary scholarship help bring the traditional ways to life for young readers.
About the Author
Diane Silvey graduated from the University of British Columbia''s
Native Indian Teacher Education Program and taught in band schools
for 21 years. She is the author of two picture books, two novels
and a textbook, From Time Immemorial. The winner of a B.C. Book
Award in 2000 and a Women of Distinction Award in Education,
Training and Development, Diane is a member of the Sechelt Band
(Coast Salish).
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.
Format: Hardcover
Published: August 1, 2005
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 1550749986
ISBN - 13: 9781550749984
