My Country, Our History: Canada from 1867 to the Present
- 作者:Allan D./ Brandao,Hux,J. A.
- 出版社:Baker & Taylor Books
- 出版日期:2002-04-30
- 語言:英文
- ISBN10:0887510914
- ISBN13:9780887510915
- 裝訂:平裝 / 21.6 x 27.9 x 1.9 cm / 普通級
a simple 224-page introduction to Canadian history from 1867 to the present day
profusely illustrated with hundreds of black and white photographs, as well as scores of maps and photographs in full colour
the first chapter introduces Canada and its people, the final chapter on civics explains the rights, privileges, and obligations enjoyed by Canadian citizens
clear and easily understood charts and graphs
statistical material is straightforward and informative
written at a simple reading level, with a spiral progression in difficulty from start to finish
high interest writing style is simple, lively and direct, engaging even the most reluctant reader
brief profiles of prominent Canadian men and women - "Canadians Who Make A Difference" - and numerous imaginative case studies
My Country, Our History, while providing a highly readable history of our country for the student struggling with reading difficulties, will be especially helpful to teachers of the following groups: adult ESL classes, in-school ESL classes, citizenship classes, and classes containing less advantaged learners.