Commentaire descriptif

This book uses simple phrasing in large type to convey various aspects of community life, and what it means to people around the world. Spreads such as “Going to School,” “Shopping at Markets” and “Making Music” address the range and variety of human endeavour. “Playing Games” and “Families at Home” show the creation of intentional communities for warmth, fun and love. An abundance of bright, quality photographs illustrate each section and provide a rich resource for discussion and further investigation. Children will see photos of Inuit people and a fur-skin tent, students crowded four to a desk, a veiled woman shopping, a policeman in uniform, kids playing soccer and much more. The book’s cumulative message is well summarized in “Similar and Different”: “We are all part of one really big community. We all live together on planet Earth.” Back material includes a summary, glossary, index, and activity suggestions for teachers and parents.