The Library Book: The Story Of Libraries From Camels To Computers - Hardcover

Sawa, Maureen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0887766986 ISBN 13: 9780887766985

Publisher: Tundra Books, 2006

Synopsis

From books being delivered by camel in the hot lands of Kenya through the pack-horse librarians of Kentucky and beyond, this informative book explores how libraries existed and developed throughout history and the role they played in society in their time.

About this title

About the Author:

Maureen Sawa is an award-winning librarian. She is currently the Coordinator of Adult Services and Information for the Hamilton Public Library. She is also President of the Canadian Association of Children’s Librarians, a division of the Canadian Library Association. This is Maureen Sawa’s second book, following Car Smarts: Hot Tips for the Car Crazy.

Bill Slavin has illustrated more than fifty books for children, including The Big Book of Canada, Bleeps and Blips to Rocket Ships and Shooting Hoops and Skating Loops. His work has received numerous awards, including the 2004 Blue Spruce Award and the 2004 CLA Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's medal, both for his work on Stanley's Party. He shares his studio in Millbrook, Ontario with his wife, Esperança Melo.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tundra Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0887766986
• ISBN 13: 9780887766985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 72
• Illustrator: Slavin Bill