If the World Were a Village by David J Smith

If the World Were a Village by David J Smith

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Summary

Aiming to provoke thought and elicit questions, this book explains
facts about the world's population simply. Instead of unimaginable
billions, it presents the whole world as a village of just 100 people.
We find out that 22 speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 can't read or
write.

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If the World Were a Village by David J Smith

Aiming to provoke thought and elicit questions, this book explains facts about the world's population simply. Instead of unimaginable billions, it presents the whole world as a village of just 100 people. We find out that 22 speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 can't read or write.
.. every school should have a copy. * Global Dimension (August 2009) *
Original, brilliant and sometimes heart rending. * Books For Keeps *

David J. Smith has more than 25 years of experience in the classroom as a teacher. Now a full-time educational consultant, he has led workshops for schools and professional associations throughout the US and Canada and in Latin America, Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia. David is also the creator of the award-winning curriculum Mapping the World by Heart and the author of If, If America Were a Village and This Child, Every Child.

Shelagh Armstrong has been illustrating since 1987. A major part of her work to date can be found on international product packages. In the past 15 years she has been awarded work by the Royal Canadian Mint (including three commemorative coins for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games coin collection), Canada Post and many book and magazine publishers.

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ISBN 13 9781472958853
ISBN 10 1472958853
Title If the World Were a Village
Author David J Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2018-03-08
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.