Canada at War - A Graphic History of World War Two

Informationen zum Autor Paul Keery holds degrees in history, law, library and information science, and education. In 2007, he was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator in recognition of his work in integrating technology into classroom teaching. Keery has published a history book for young people, Maple Leaf Forever, on the history of Canada's Confederation, as well as articles for a number of newspapers and professional journals. Michael Wyatt is a self-taught artist who began his career as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer in 2006. His original designs have appeared on everything from greeting cards to hockey jerseys. He has contributed artwork to Kayak and Legion magazines, and his cartoons and caricatures are syndicated internationally. Klappentext "This account emphasizes the human dimension of the struggle and features clean, realistic color art with ample text blocks as well as dialog. Intended for both adults and young adults, this should be useful in history classes throughout North America in addition to appealing to WWII buffs and aficionados of war comics."—Library Journal"...concise and visually enriched...(Keery) provides a clear and focused accounting of Canada's participation on the Allies' behalf...Wyatt's expressive and brilliantly inked images individual politicians, military leaders, and landscapes, as well as common soldiers and sailors and pilots in frightening spaces and events..."—School Library Journal

Product details

• Authors: Paul Keery, Paul/ Wyatt Keery, Paul Keery
• Assisted by: Michael Wyatt (Illustration), Michael Wyatt (Illustration)
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.07.2012
• EAN: 9781553655961
• ISBN: 978-1-55365-596-1
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 267 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Canada, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, Graphic Novels, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / General, HISTORY / Military / Canada, Second World War, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Graphic Novels: True Stories & Non-Fiction, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General