A ticket around the world / by Natalia Díaz and Melissa Owens ; illustrated by Kim Smith.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Toronto, Ontario : Owlkids Books Inc., 2015Description: 31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cmContent type: - still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1771470518 (bound)
- 9781771470513 (bound)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 306 D542 | Available | 33111007725126 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 306 D542 | Available | 33111007965060 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Take a tour of 13 countries in this introduction to cultures around the world, an Amazon.com Teachers' Pick for ages 5 to 8!
Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all 6 populated continents. Along the way, he introduces us to each friend's environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about each country's culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks, letting readers imagine they are traveling, too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries.
This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children live around the world. Playful illustrations done with stylized realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book, making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the Worldwill leave young readers feeling like they've toured the globe without ever having left home.
An introduction to the world's diversity follows the journeys of a young boy who visits friends in thirteen different countries and explores their respective cultures, languages, foods, geography, wildlife, and landmarks.