Building Canada

by Bonnie Shemie

Book Overview

Sitting so close to the United States, and with influences from France, Great Britain, Asia, and Europe, building styles in Canada are familiar but different, eclectic, and unique. Bonnie Shemie, who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887765041
• ISBN13: 9780887765049
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Building Canada

Proof that educational books can be entertaining, Building Canada explores the history of Canada, its peoples and its geography, through the evolution of Canadian architecture. In short, it is the perfect book for any youngster with a thirst for knowledge.Beginning with the settlers of New France and their adaptation of the French peasant cottage into the maison Canadienne through modern architecture's interpretation of early First Nation's dwellings, Building Canada traces the evolution of the new Canadian landscape. The book demonstrates how the many cultures of the world that now call Canada home, have adapted their unique designs to create styles that are uniquely Canadian.The most impressive aspect of this book is the superb attention paid to detail and layout. Balancing interesting information and beautiful images, Bonnie Schemie introduces readers to the rich diversity of Canada's cultural heritage in an easy-to-read format. The large book (22.5 X 28.5 cm) features each chapter on a double page spread with beautifully rendered, full-colour architectural images, interesting facts and illustrated highlight areas that summarize relevant historical information. Important details -- such as the difference between a balustrade and a flying buttress -- are clearly labelled and easily cross-referenced in the glossary, while an illustrated time-line helps young readers connect important dates and events in Canadian history with architectural influences.