If the World Were a Village - Softcover

David J. Smith; Shelagh Armstrong

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713668806 ISBN 13: 9780713668803

Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational, 2004

Synopsis

This is the new paperback edition of 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 elicits questions. It cannot fail to inspire children's interest in world geography, citizenship and different customs and cultures, whether they read it at home or at school.

About this title

Review:

'...every school should have a copy.'
--Global Dimension (August 2009)

'Original, brilliant and sometimes heart rending.'
--Books for Keeps, September 2011

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0713668806
• ISBN 13: 9780713668803
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32