Great Lakes & Rugged Ground: Imagining Ontario

Sarah N. Harvey; Leslie Buffam

ISBN 10: 1554691052 / ISBN 13: 9781554691050

Published by Orca Book Publishers, 2010

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1554691052I4N00

Synopsis:

Combining evocative haiku, informative text and luminous illustrations, Great Lakes and Rugged Ground is a celebration, for our youngest readers, of more than four hundred years of Ontario's history. Each detail-rich illustration depicts a particular moment in the province's dynamic saga from first European contact, the War of 1812, the building of the railroad and the Rideau Canal, the early development of the industries that have made the province the backbone of the national economy, through the emergence of a unique Canadian cultural identity, the hardships of two World Wars and modern industrial development. Great Lakes and Rugged Ground will give young readers a vivid sense of Ontario's rich history.

About the Authors: Sarah N. Harvey writes for both children and young adults. Some of her books have been translated into Korean, French, German and Slovenian. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, where she works as a children's book editor. For more information, visit www.sarahnharvey.com.

Leslie Buffam is a historian and a bookseller in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Working in watercolor and colored pencil, Kasia Charko creates detailed, colorful paintings that bring period, place and character to life. Born and educated in England, Kasia lives in Alton, Ontario, with her family of animals. For more information, visit charko.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Great Lakes & Rugged Ground: Imagining ...
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Charko, Kasia
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket