The Kids Book of Canadian Prime Ministers

by Pat Hancock, John Mantha (Illustrator)

In this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series, meet the 21 prime ministers who have governed Canada since 1867. From Sir John A. Macdonald to Paul Martin, this book highlights the history of Canada with a focus on its government and the people who have led it. Kids will learn about each prime minister, their background, their family and their career milestones. Quick facts, quotes, surprising trivia and a historical timeline provide a comprehensive and interesting description of each prime minister's term in office and the mark they left on Canadian history.

56 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Pat Hancock’s five Haunted Canada books combine spooky stories and eerie illustrations with interesting facts about Canadian history. Readers will be thrilled and chilled by her hair-raising stories! Haunted Canada: True Ghost Stories garnered the Saskatchewan Silver Willow Award in 2004. A longtime collector of funny but true facts about Canada, Pat is also well-known for her three collections of Crazy Canadian Trivia books.

Pat spent much of her life teaching science and English, until she retired and became a full-time parent. She says that reading to her three children sparked her interest in writing. She continues to teach English courses at the University of Toronto and Ryerson, and also leads writing workshops.

Reviews

[Mrs · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Meet Canada’s prime ministers—from the nation’s first leader, Sir John A. Macdonald, to the current PM, Jean Chretien.”

“In The Kids Book of Canadian Prime Ministers, you’ll find:
• An introduction to Canada’s system of government and the responsibilities of the prime minister
• A fact box for each PM that includes term of office, date and place of birth, occupations and more
• Quotes from and about the prime ministers
• A timeline showing when each PM was in office, as well as other important dates in Canada’s history

Surprisingly good. Readable blurbs about each Prime Minister, putting them in context.

Purchase.

[Alicia]

Tells the lives of the prime minsters. Good for independent readers.