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I Can't Do What?: Strange Laws and Rules from Around the World

by Heather Camlot

Subject
Law & Crime
Age
9-12 years
Format
Trade Paperback
Pages
112
Publisher
Red Deer Press
Size
15.3 cm × 23.0 cm
ISBN
9780889956186

Did you know that
You can't keep a goldfish in a round goldfish bowl in Rome?
That you can't take a selfie while running with the bulls in Pamplona?
That you can't climb a tree in a Toronto city park?

This book is a look at some of the more curious rules and laws that have been created around the world over many years. Some of these rules and laws may make us laugh. Some may make us angry or frightened for the people they influence. All of these rules and laws will make us think. How did they come to be? How can they be changed?

With numerous sidebars presenting historical information, quizzes after each of the four sections, and ideas throughout for discussion and response activities, this is an active, well-researched illustrated book that shines a bright light on our world and its human workings. The book unfolds in four sections, outlining "People Problems" (everyday life; family; animals; food; fashion), "Sports Zone" (soccer; baseball; hockey; basketball; more sports), "Entertainment" (books and media; television and film; music and dance; technology), and "Kid Concerns" (school; toys; outdoor fun).

This new book from acclaimed author Heather Camlot might just be the start of a young reader's passion for governance and social justice.

About the creators

Heather Camlot is the acclaimed author of Clutch, The Other Side and What if Soldiers Fought With Pillows. She lives with her family in Toronto.

Mike Deas (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia) worked as a concept artist, texture artist, and art lead in the video game industry in England and California before returning to his native Canada. He is the illustrator of The Buddy Bench and Gloria's Big Problem.

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