If the World Were a Village: A Book about the World's People
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 32
Published: 2011
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First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting ?world-mindedness? by imagining the world's population - all 6.8 billion of us - as a village of just 100 people.
Now, If the World Were a Village has been newly revised with updated statistics, several new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By exploring the lives of the 100 villagers, children will discover that life in other nations is often very different from their own.
If the World Were a Village is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Citizenkid .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Kids Can Press .
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. David J Smith is an award-winning author and an educational consultant who lectures all over the world about 'big' topics. He has been featured in BBC interviews online and in news magazines.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Booksellers' Choice Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.
Nautilus Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Nautilus Book Award.
Independent Publisher Book Award - Multicultural Nonfiction - Teen
This book was recognised in the Multicultural Nonfiction - Teen category by the Independent Publisher Book Award.
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
