If the World Were a Village: A Book About the World's People - Rilegato

Smith, David J.

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ISBN 10: 1554535956 ISBN 13: 9781554535958

Casa editrice: Kids Can Pr, 2011

Riassunto

By narrowing down the world's population to a village of one hundred people, the author offers up some surprising statistics about religion, food, water, nationalities, language, age, and education.

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It's an eye-opener for all.―Where Toronto

Unique format shrinks the world's population down to 100 and presents who we are, where we live, how fast we are growing, what languages we speak and more.―ForeWord

Thought-provoking and highly effective, this world-in-miniature will open eyes to a wider view of our planet and its human inhabitants.―Horn Book Magazine

This offering can be an eye-opener and a source of action.―Library Talk, Starred Review

This highly informative book will get kids thinking and asking questions.―Booklist

This amazing book could be used in many different ways across the curriculum.Each chapter (on topics such as population, food and schooling) is accompanied by bright, folksy illustrations that make this global village look like a lively and interesting place. Includes a section on teaching children about the global village.―Children's Book News

These days, the world seems to be getting smaller. This timely, unique book enhances that sentiment. It is useful for a current understanding of the world's population.―School Library Journal

L'autore:

David J. Smith is a teacher and educational consultant with over 25 years of experience in the classroom and is the creator of the award-winning curriculum "Mapping the World by Heart."

Shelagh Armstrong is a freelance commercial artist who has designed adult book covers, stamps and commemorative coins .If the World Were a Village was her first children's book. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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• Editore: Kids Can Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1554535956
• ISBN 13: 9781554535958
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 32
• Disegnatore: Armstrong Shelagh