Communities Near and Far

by Felton-Koestler, Koestler

Overview

Introduce your child to data collecting and how it connects the world around us with the children’s book Communities Near and Far.

How does data teach us about our community and the world? Learn about how data shapes communities and plays a key part in studying diversity in the US.

Storybook Features:

• This children’s book features different graphs and charts, post-reading questions, and an extension activity.
• 48 pages with vivid photographs
• Lexile 960L

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731652201
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	03/13/2022
Series:	Data in Your World
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x (d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

The Importance of Data 4

Our Global Community 6

Our National Community 10

Racial Diversity in the United States 12

Understanding Race and Ethnicity 14

Our State Community 22

Our City and Neighborhood Communities 28

Getting Involved 42

Questions for Reflection 44

Extension Activity 45

Glossary 46

Index 47

Bibliography 47

About the Authors 48

Editorial Reviews

With the idea the "Data can help us understand the world, our country, and our local communities" in mind, these books explain how data may be organized into graphs, charts, and maps, and then used for analysis. Examples, such as a bar graph of U.S. race/ethnicity, are shown; then captions explain how to interpret the data. The usefulness of maps that reflect the connection between geography and data is also pointed out. Intentional misuse of data and how it can be misunderstood due to misreading or unclear labels is discussed, as well as how data can be used to predict future trends. Name changes for race and ethnicity over time are also mentioned. Each book begins with "Before" and "During" reading suggestions, and back matter features reflection questions and a suggested extension activity. VERDICT A helpful purchase for classes working on data interpretation. -School Library Journal


This careful breakdown of the variety of factors that can contribute to our understanding of what community means is refreshing and much-needed. It begins with prereading activities to build on prior knowledge and introduce vocabulary terms. Suggestions for during-reading and postreading extension activities add to the pedagogic scope. The concept of a community is addressed broadly, starting with what a global community means, through infographics and data charts that break down technical information into accessible chunks. Subsequent sections address racial diversity and ways to think about the various demographic terms that define us, narrowing the focus of community at the national, state, and neighborhood levels. Important topics such as red-lining, housing segregation, and unfair mortgage practices are also included. An attractive layout, colorful pictures, and a conversational narrative tone make for an appealing middle-level classroom addition. —Booklist

From the Publisher

04/01/2022

Gr 5–9—With the idea that "Data can help us understand the world, our country, and our local communities" in mind, these books explain how data may be organized into graphs, charts, and maps, and then used for analysis. Examples, such as a bar graph of U.S. race/ethnicity, are shown; then captions explain how to interpret the data. The usefulness of maps that reflect the connection between geography and data is also pointed out. Intentional misuse of data and how it can be misunderstood due to misreading or unclear labels is discussed, as well as how data can be used to predict future trends. Name changes for race and ethnicity over time are also mentioned. Each book begins with "Before" and "During" reading suggestions, and back matter features reflection questions and a suggested extension activity. VERDICT A helpful purchase for classes working on data interpretation.

School Library Journal