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What is Canada? : the ultimate Canadian quiz book / Dan de Figueiredo.
TITLE:
What is Canada? : the ultimate Canadian quiz book / Dan de Figueiredo.
Publication Date:
2008
Publication Information:
[Edmonton, Alta.] : Blue Bike Books,
Physical Description:
392 p. : ill., maps, port.
Geographic Term:
Summary:
Test your knowledge on Canadian quotes, history, words, emblems, holidays, language, sports, geography and so much more: * In the language of the Inuit, what does Nunavut mean? * Which Canadian province was the last to grant women the right to vote? * Which former prime minister's signature sold for $7850 on eBay? * What Canadian scientist won the 1971 Nobel Prize for Chemistry? * Which province holds an annual festival celebrating peat moss? * In the 1981-82 season, which Edmonton Oiler scored 92 goals in 80 games? * In 1925, American-born, Canadian manufacturer Gideon Sundback perfected what clothing fastener? * What current sport has descended from what the Ojibwa called bagg'adowe? * Which NHL player was dubbed ''The Babe Ruth of Hockey''? * What university is named after the first bishop of Quebec?
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781897278505
General Note:
References to Newfoundland.