Families Around the World

by Clare Lewis

Overview

This book looks at the rich diversity of family life around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in families in different cultures, and honors differences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484603796
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Heinemann Around the World Series
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	878,508
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 7.80(h) x 2.00(d)
Lexile:	400L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

Table of Contents

Families everywhere — Different types of families — What do families do? — Map of families around the world.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
K-Gr 2—These uninspired offerings introduce readers to basic aspects of daily life around the globe. Books open with an "Everywhere" introduction and close with a question about readers' clothes, home, ands so on. Word counts average slightly over 100, and most pages have a single sentence paired with a large color photo. The format doesn't vary, with the image at the top of each page and text at the bottom. A world map identifies some of the photo locations, and a "Picture Glossary" provides illustrated definitions. Many of the sentences are unimaginative ("Some homes are big"). Some of the photos depict children in interesting situations, but others are simply nonspecific scenes of cities, homes, or schoolyards. These selections are unlikely to draw many browsers or hold reader interest.

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