Who Runs This Country, Anyway?: A Guide to Canadian Government

by Joanne Stanbridge

An upbeat and humorous approach to Canada's government! In this easy-to-read, information-packed book, a comical duo - a student documentary maker and her offbeat sidekick - guide readers through Canada's electoral and governing process, from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in Parliament, and all the points in between. Finding out about Canada's government has never been so much fun! Jam-packed with interesting photos, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.The zany sections that tell kids how to stump an adult will be especially popular! Who Runs This Country, Anyway? has a unique approach to describing how Canadian government works - who knew that politics could be so much fun! Its curriculum focus makes it a must-have for all teachers and students - and maybe even some future politicians!

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Miki · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't know anything about Canadian government, so I thought I should start by reading a book geared towards six year-olds. The book is informative, but I feel like I only remember the things that make Canadian government odd (the cermonial mace, the British monarch, and the Santa outfits that the supreme court wears).

[LearnerMom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this out loud to my kid while he was in an online grade 10 civics class.

The book was well written with the right amount of details. I also learnt a bunch about who runs our country.

I recommend that almost all Canadians read this book, or one like it. There is SO much misunderstanding of how our government works and who does what.