Coming to Canada
Building a Life in a New Land
by
Wow Canada! book |
Ages 9-14
Hardcover: 112pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-45-4 (US $28.95)
Paperback: 112pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-46-1 (US $18.95)
Building a Life in a New Land
by
Wow Canada! book |
Ages 9-14
Hardcover: 112pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-45-4 (US $28.95)
Paperback: 112pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-46-1 (US $18.95)
Coming to Canada traces Canada's fascinating story through its people
ABOUT THE BOOK
How long have people been coming to Canada? Two hundred years? Three hundred? Try 12,000 to 30,000 years! From those first Stone Age “immigrants” right up to the present day, people have been coming for millennia by every means possible — foot, boat, car, train, and airplane. This latest addition to the award-winning and acclaimed Wow Canada! series collects the compelling stories of these pioneers.
From coast to coast to coast, it is the newcomers to Canada who have shaped, and continue to shape, the country’s character with their contributions. Coming to Canada traces these stirring human tales of immigration and it’s through this lens that the country’s story unfolds. In the spirited and always thorough text that her readers have come to expect, Susan Hughes takes an evocative look at the human dramas and presents clear accounts of the historical events that shaped peoples’ lives. Canadians young and old will relate to these poignant true stories.
Some highlights include:
• The First Immigrants — Canada’s story begins tens of thousands of years ago with the arrival of Canada’s native peoples.
• From Island to New Land — One in ten Canadians are of Irish descent. Learn how the Irish struggled to obtain the better life they had been seeking.
• I’ve Been Working on the Railroad – There are thriving Chinese communities all across Canada, but it wasn’t always the way. Read about brutal conditions Chinese men once braved to build Canada’s rail lines.
• White Flakes Falling — “If people come together they can even mend a crack in the sky.” This Somali proverb is a wonderful metaphor for the Somali community in Canada. In the 1990’s tens of thousands of Somalis fled starvation and civil war in their native country.
Interspersed through the chronologically arranged stories are “spotlight” spreads that explore important historical events, ethnic neighborhoods, and exceptional individuals. A wealth of compelling archival photographs, artwork, memorabilia, documents, posters, tickets, craftwork, tools, and clothing show how diverse groups helped shape a people and a country. A timeline at the close highlights significant events and waves of immigrants arriving from different parts of the world, to help readers put it all in context.
About the Wow Canada! series
Richly varied, yet intrinsically connected, the books in the Wow Canada! collection celebrate different aspects of the country's story. Together, they weave a rich tale as diverse and exciting as the country itself.
ABOUT THE BOOK
How long have people been coming to Canada? Two hundred years? Three hundred? Try 12,000 to 30,000 years! From those first Stone Age “immigrants” right up to the present day, people have been coming for millennia by every means possible — foot, boat, car, train, and airplane. This latest addition to the award-winning and acclaimed Wow Canada! series collects the compelling stories of these pioneers.
From coast to coast to coast, it is the newcomers to Canada who have shaped, and continue to shape, the country’s character with their contributions. Coming to Canada traces these stirring human tales of immigration and it’s through this lens that the country’s story unfolds. In the spirited and always thorough text that her readers have come to expect, Susan Hughes takes an evocative look at the human dramas and presents clear accounts of the historical events that shaped peoples’ lives. Canadians young and old will relate to these poignant true stories.
Some highlights include:
• The First Immigrants — Canada’s story begins tens of thousands of years ago with the arrival of Canada’s native peoples.
• From Island to New Land — One in ten Canadians are of Irish descent. Learn how the Irish struggled to obtain the better life they had been seeking.
• I’ve Been Working on the Railroad – There are thriving Chinese communities all across Canada, but it wasn’t always the way. Read about brutal conditions Chinese men once braved to build Canada’s rail lines.
• White Flakes Falling — “If people come together they can even mend a crack in the sky.” This Somali proverb is a wonderful metaphor for the Somali community in Canada. In the 1990’s tens of thousands of Somalis fled starvation and civil war in their native country.
Interspersed through the chronologically arranged stories are “spotlight” spreads that explore important historical events, ethnic neighborhoods, and exceptional individuals. A wealth of compelling archival photographs, artwork, memorabilia, documents, posters, tickets, craftwork, tools, and clothing show how diverse groups helped shape a people and a country. A timeline at the close highlights significant events and waves of immigrants arriving from different parts of the world, to help readers put it all in context.
About the Wow Canada! series
Richly varied, yet intrinsically connected, the books in the Wow Canada! collection celebrate different aspects of the country's story. Together, they weave a rich tale as diverse and exciting as the country itself.
REVIEWS:
Globe & Mail
"Another in the lively, information-packed WOW Canada series, this capacious book begins by addressing who the first immigrants to Canada were....Aided by archival photographs...Hughes charts the cavalcade of immigrants to Canada, from Samuel de Champlain’s colony at Quebec to the many Somalis who have recently found a haven from civil war and starvation in Canada."
Quill & Quire
"It’s both sophisticated and accessible, well suited to ages 9 to 14. The combination of factual detail and personal narratives makes for a compelling text supported by beautifully reproduced photos, posters, and maps. The antithesis of a dry history book, Coming to Canada makes for interesting and informative pleasure as well as educational reading."
School Library Journal
STARRED REVIEW. "Another fabulous offering in this series. The child-friendly approach of this comprehensive and informative book at how and why people went to Canada makes this nation’s immigration history come alive. …The lively text is well supported by an abundance of color and black-and-white photographs. This appealing book stands above others in its genre and is a must-buy for all Canadian libraries."
Book Loons Reviews
“…richly illustrated…Coming to Canada does a commendable job of presenting the patchwork quilt of immigration that built and sustains the country…”
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"The book is lavishly illustrated with well captioned historical photographs and documents...This is a wonderful book for introducing the multicultural nature of Canada to elementary and junior high age children."
Canadian Teacher Magazine
’’... spirited text and stunning visuals.’’
Canadian Children’s Book News
’’Coming to Canada is an honest look at the immigration history of Canada - the good with the ugly, resulting in the multi-ethnic patchwork nation we have today.’’
Today’s Parent
’’This book is thorough and fascinating and will undoubtedly educate not just the kids in the family, but adults who snoozed through a few too many Canadian history classes.’’
Voya
’’An interesting and informative glimpse into Canada’s multicultural makeup.’’
Okanagan College
’’This is a richly detailed and valuable book, which should certainly be in every school library, celebrating the courage and the skills that children’s parents, grandparents, back through several generations, brought to enrich the country.’’
Norma Fleck Award Jury
’’A sophisticated book that covers a highly important issue… Hughes’ writing is excellent and the accompanying photos and illustrations beautifully complement the text… Wow!’’
Our Choice
’’This lavishly illustrated book offers stirring accounts of human immigration...’’
Canadian Children's Book News
"This lavishly illustrated book offers stirring accounts of human immigration -- from the first Stone Age settlers right up to present day."
AWARDS:
2008
British Columbia Library Association, Finalist, Red Cedar Book Award
2006
Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, Finalist, English Non-Fiction
2006
Canadian Children's Book Centre, "Our Choice" selection
2006
Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction, Finalist
2005
Ontario Library Associaton, Best Bets List, Top Ten Canadian Children's Books, Non-Fiction
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