National Geographic Countries of the World: Canada

by Brian Williams

Book Overview

National Geographic invites young readers to look North--to the world's second largest country. Learn how Canada boasts more lakes than any other country, and why its geological, climatic, and ecological variety make it a geographer's wonderland. Look back to a time when timber, minerals, and fresh water reserves initially attracted settlers to this great wilderness. Learn the background of Canada's formation in 1867 when three British colonies united to create a partially independent state of four provinces. Read how Canada achieved full independence in 1931. Experience a modern country self-sufficient in fossil fuels, whose rivers supply hydroelectric power to the big cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. It's here that you'll meet most Canadians, with three-quarters of the population now living in such metropolitan areas. Within these cities, immigrants from all over the Earth have etched out their own communities, making Canadian society a modern mosaic of assimilated cultures.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426300255
• ISBN13: 9781426300257
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9