ISBN: 9781771475792
Editorial: Owlkids
Autor: Hughes, Susan
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 64
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: Review"Off to Class is an easy-to-read yet detailed book that should, at the very least, be in every school library, if not every classroom and home." ― Quill & Quire, STARRED REVIEW"The strong emphasis on humanitarianism will move, excite, and inspire those reading...Off to Class will encourage them to help to 'be the change they wish to see in the world.'" ― School Library Journal"An exciting way to connect readers with children in classrooms around the world...the down-to-earth details capture both the excitement and the challenges students face in daily life." ― Booklist"Hughes's examples of grassroots education in action are inspirational and informative." ― Publishers Weekly"Unusual and useful." ― Kirkus Reviews"The book makes fascinating reading, and the upbeat narrative and successful projects cited allow youngsters to learn about the various challenges faced by kids around the world...in a format that is forthright, immediate, and ultimately uplifting and empowering." -- Joy Fleishhacker ― School Library Journal"Fascinating stories accompany vivid photos and factoids...Packed with valuable lessons." ― Foreword Reviews"I loved this book. It left me feeling proud of mankind for taking control over what looked like impossible situations and turning them around for the good of children and the future. It also made me thankful for the education we receive here in America. You will truly enjoy this learning book and perhaps it will nudge you to become involved in helping children all over the world that we all live in. Excellent, highly recommended, very well done." ― Midwest Book Review"Off to Class is a real eye-opener that might spur people to social action...A most inspiring read." ― Canadian Review of Materials"A rather inspirational look at schools...provides a wonderful opportunity for Canadian students to see the conditions under which children around the world study and learn." ― Canadian Children's Book News"A fascinating look at the world and its cultures taken from a classroom's view." ― All Voices"This is the best across-the-curriculum book I've ever seen for upper elementary and middle school students." ― Bonnie's Books blog"Amazing examples raise this book from standard non-fiction fare to a great book for browsing and sharing, and a strong starting point for talking about how people live." ― Shelf Candy Blog"Another stellar entry into Hughes's pantheon of non-fiction wonders." -- Monica Kulling"Will amaze and inspire." ― ReaderKidZ blog"An important resource for anyone who is interested in new ways to educate our children...It brings home the reality that even in the United States there is a need to rethink our classrooms." ― Alaskan Book Cafe Blog"It's easy to be fascinated by other children's lives when they're as interesting as this book! ...The excellent layout of the book makes it accessible and intriguing." ― Jean Little Library blog"This wonderful book is like a window of the world...a must-have for the school or public library, the classroom social studies corner, the humanitarian's library, and the picture book lover's home library." ― Picture Book Depot"Shows in beautiful pictures and words how very different cultures live and look at life and learning." ― Stacy's Books"Every school or system described will hold your attention and prove that change can be made...This is a book that begs to be read aloud, and shared at home and at school." ― Sal's Fiction Addiction"Off to Class is a fascinating look at the different configurations schools have taken, offering hope to children, communities and the environment that might never have been imagined." ― Canlit for Little Canadians"I love this book...I love the inspiration it gives us to adapt, work hard, press on to meet the vastly differing needs of learners." ― Orange Marmalade"Kids will find reading Off to Class enlightening...I highly recommend this interesting and eye-opening book." ― Berger's Book Review
- Idioma: Inglés
- Envío: Desde EE. UU.
- Libro Impreso y Nuevo
