{"product_id":"if-the-world-were-a-village-second-edition-a-book-about-the-worlds-people-citizenkid","title":"If the World Were a Village Second Edition: A Book about the Worlds People (CitizenKid)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReviewThis highly informative book will get kids thinking and asking questions.BooklistIts an eyeopener for all.Where TorontoThese days, the world seems to be getting smaller. This timely, unique book enhances that sentiment. It is useful for a current understanding of the worlds population.School Library JournalThoughtprovoking and highly effective, this worldinminiature will open eyes to a wider view of our planet and its human inhabitants.Horn Book MagazineThis amazing book could be used in many different ways across the curriculum.Each chapter (on topics such as population, food and schooling) is accompanied by bright, folksy illustrations that make this global village look like a lively and interesting place. Includes a section on teaching children about the global village.Childrens Book NewsUnique format shrinks the worlds population down to 100 and presents who we are, where we live, how fast we are growing, what languages we speak and more.ForeWordThis offering can be an eyeopener and a source of action.Library Talk, Starred ReviewProduct DescriptionThe 2nd Edition of the bestselling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages  updated with new content and insights about the worlds people.First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eyeopening book has since become a classic, promoting worldmindedness by imagining the worlds population  all 6.8 billion of us  as a village of just 100 people. Now, If the World Were a Village has been newly revised with updated statistics, several new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By exploring the lives of the 100 villagers, children will discover that life in other nations is often very different from their own.If the World Were a Village is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.About the AuthorDavid J. Smith is a teacher and educational consultant with over 25 years of experience in the classroom and is the creator of the awardwinning curriculum Mapping the World by Heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kids Can Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45900143034566,"sku":"DADAX155337732X","price":15.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/51YbdkwFElL.jpg?v=1780309305","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/if-the-world-were-a-village-second-edition-a-book-about-the-worlds-people-citizenkid","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}