Lennox, Doug
Now You Know Canada
- ISBN 13:
- 9781459739420
- author:
- Lennox, Doug
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dundurn Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- 22.61 x 14.99 x 1.27 centimetres, Reference & Language, Questions & Answers, Reference & Language,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Canada's 150th Birthday Trivia Book A collection of fascinating facts and answers to questions about Canada's history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and more. Learn the story behind the origin of the term "Canuck", how an aristocratic French girl became a Canadian Robinson Crusoe, and how an unlikely team beat Canada for the gold medal in hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics. Discover the answers to questions like: What was the cause of the Halifax Explosion? How did a famous explorer play hockey in the Arctic? Who was the first black woman elected to Canada's Parliament? This book is a unique and engaging way to learn about Canada's rich history and culture.