If the World Were a Village

If the World Were a Village

by David J . Smith (Author), ShelaghArmstrong (Author)

Synopsis

This is a beautiful and unique book, which explains facts about the world's population in a simple and fascinating way. Instead of unimaginable billions, it presents the whole world as a village of just 100 people. We soon find out that 22 speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 cannot read or write. We also discover the people's religions, their education, their standard of living, and much much more This book provokes thought and illicits questions. It cannot fail to inspire children's interest about the geography of the world, about citizenship and about different customs and cultures, whether they read it at home or at school.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 31 Jan 2003

ISBN 10: 0713664991
ISBN 13: 9780713664997
Book Overview: A fascinating way to help children discover the world's people and their different ways of life. Every school should have a copy Each page presents compelling statistics, in numbers that are easy to imagine and yet often surprising The book covers major global issues simply, factually and non-politically with each page beautifully illustrated adding enormous visual appeal The book includes guidance on teaching activities for use in the classroom Includes notes for parents and teachers and extra teaching activities on the A&C Black website

Media Reviews
'A book that imagines the whole world as a village of just 100 people.' Primary Geographer
Author Bio
David J. Smith is an award-winning author and an educational consultant who lectures all over the world about 'global understanding'. He has been featured in BBC interviews online and in newsmagazines.