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Me and the World - by Mireia Trius (Hardcover)

Me and the World - by  Mireia Trius (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Originally published in Spanish in 2019 under the title Yo y el mundo by Zahori Books"--Copyright page.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Me and the World </i>is a colorful, eye-popping universe of infographics about global communities. </b> <p/><b>This content-rich book teaches about other kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and really seeing the big picture.</b> <p/><b><i>Me and the World</i> is the perfect introduction </b>for a generation entering an increasingly digitized, data-driven world. <p/>- Packed with dynamic illustrated spreads about customs of other countries<br>- Invites readers to see themselves in its pages through a data lens<br>- Guided by a relatable, school-aged narrator <p/><b><i>Me and the World </i>pairs visual literacy with data literacy, using colorful illustrations and infographics to present information in a way young readers will not only understand, but enjoy.</b> <p/><b>Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators.</b> <p/>- Perfect for reluctant readers, especially those who would otherwise gravitate toward numbers-based pursuits like math and science, rather than than reading<br>- The graphs, infographics, and maps are the perfect resource for educators looking for engaging content for children to understand data.<br>- Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old<br>- Add it to the shelf with books like <i>The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems </i>by Rachel Ignotofsky, <i>The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained</i> by DK, and <i>The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained</i> by DK.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[<i>Me and the World]</i> contains colorful, -varied infographics that discuss topics such as common names, breakfast foods, sports, and religions. The information is presented in various forms, including color-coded and labeled maps, graphs, percentages, and labeled and captioned illustrations. There are many opportunities to compare life around the world. . . . [T]he infographics themselves are interesting to study and contemplate. A teacher, librarian, or parent could help children examine, analyze, and use this information.-<b><i>School Library Journal</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Mireia Trius is the publisher of Zahori Books. She lives in Barcelona, Spain. <p/>Joana Casals is an illustrator and a graphic designer. She graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona and since then has been working as a graphic designer for publishers and communication agencies.

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