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Human rights, peacekeeping, famine --- these are just some of the tough issues tackled by the United Nations. October 24, 1995, marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the UN. It was formed after World War II and has helped keep us safe from another global war. The United Nations: Its History and the Canadians Who Shaped It describes the UN's history, aims and accomplishments to 10 to 15 year olds and introduces them to Canadians who have made a difference at the UN.
Kids will find out:
- What the United Nations is and how it originated
- how the United nations fights for human rights
- how Canadians are currently involved with the United Nations
- how the United Nations works to keep peace around the world
- what the United Nations does to help developing countries
- what the future may hold for the United Nations
- and much more
Desmond Morton is the Director of the McGill Institute fo the Study of Canada. He is the author of many books on canadian history for both adults and young readers.
TO PLACE YOUR ORDER, CALL
1-800-565-9523
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for grades 5 to 10
ISBN 1-55074-222-1
$18.95 paperback
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YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND HOPE
