If the World Were a Village

This is the new paperback edition of a beautiful and unique book,which explains facts about the world's population in a simple andfascinating way. Instead of unimaginable billions, it presents thewhole world as a village of just 100 people. We soon find out that 22speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 cannot read or write. We alsodiscover the people's religions, their education, their standard ofliving, and much much more This book provokes thought and elicits questions. It cannot fail toinspire children's interest in world geography, citizenship anddifferent customs and cultures, whether they read it at home or atschool.

About the Author

David J Smith is an award-winning author and an educational consultantwho lectures all over the world about 'global understanding'. He hasbeen featured in BBC interviews online and in newsmagazines.

Prizes

Updated since the original hardback editionA fascinating way to help children discover the world's people and their different ways of life. Every school should hve a copyEach page presents compelling statistics, in numbers that are easy to manageThe book covers major global issues simply, factually and non-politically Each page is 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