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PublisherOwlkids Books Inc.
ISBN-101926818865
ISBN-139781926818863
eBay Product ID (ePID)102944581
Product Key Features
Book TitleOff to Class : Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicSchool & Education
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorSusan Hughes
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
ReviewsKids will find reading Off to Class enlightening...I highly recommend this interesting and eye-opening book., 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., 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. , " 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 "Hughes's examples of grassroots education in action are inspirational and informative." Publishers Weekly, 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., ...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., This is the best across-the-curriculum book I've ever seen for upper elementary and middle school students., 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., 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.', ...shows in beautiful pictures and words how very different cultures live and look at life and learning., " 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, Not only is this a great way to introduce tweens to how other kids around the world access learning, it is also a text to inspire them to look at their own communities and to see what creative site-specific solutions to local problems they can come up with., 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., 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., 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., Praise for Coming to Canada: "The antithesis of a dry history book, Coming to Canada makes for interesting and informative pleasure as well as educational reading." — Quill & Quire, 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., 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., Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner, 2012 Shortlisted for the ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, Juvenile Non-fiction category, 2011 " 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 "Hughes's examples of grassroots education in action are inspirational and informative." Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal371
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisTravel around the globe to visit some of the world's most incredible schools, and meet the students who attend them, in this best-selling and award-winning nonfiction pick for ages 9 to 12, Travel around the globe to visit some of the world's most incredible schools, and meet the students who attend them, in this best-selling and award-winning nonfiction pick for ages 9 to 12 When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum hallways. They probably don't picture caves, boats, or train platforms -- but there are schools in caves, and on boats and on train platforms. There's a whole world of unusual schools out there! But the most amazing thing about these schools isn't their location or what they look like. It's that they provide a place for students who face some of the toughest environmental and cultural challenges, and live some of the most unique lifestyles, to learn. Education is not readily available for kids everywhere, and many communities are strapped for the resources that would make it easier for kids to go to school. In short, it's not always easy getting kids off to class -- but people around the world are finding creative ways to do it. In Off to Class , readers will travel to dozens of countries to visit some of these incredible schools, and, through personal interviews, meet the students who attend them, too. And their stories aren't just inspiring -- they'll also get kids to think about school and the world in a whole new way!, Travel around the globe to visit some of the world's most incredible schools, and meet the students who attend them, in this best-selling and award-winning nonfiction pick for ages 9 to 12 When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum hallways. They probably don't picture caves, boats, or train platforms -- but there are schools in caves, and on boats and on train platforms. There's a whole world of unusual schools out there But the most amazing thing about these schools isn't their location or what they look like. It's that they provide a place for students who face some of the toughest environmental and cultural challenges, and live some of the most unique lifestyles, to learn. Education is not readily available for kids everywhere, and many communities are strapped for the resources that would make it easier for kids to go to school. In short, it's not always easy getting kids off to class -- but people around the world are finding creative ways to do it. In Off to Class , readers will travel to dozens of countries to visit some of these incredible schools, and, through personal interviews, meet the students who attend them, too. And their stories aren't just inspiring -- they'll also get kids to think about school and the world in a whole new way, When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum hallways. They probably don't picture caves, boats, or train platforms -- but there are schools in caves, and on boats and on train platforms. There's a whole world of unusual schools out there But the most amazing thing about these schools isn't their location or what they look like. It's that they provide a place for students who face some of the toughest environmental and cultural challenges, and live some of the most unique lifestyles, to learn. Education is not readily available for kids everywhere, and many communities are strapped for the resources that would make it easier for kids to go to school. In short, it's not always easy getting kids off to class -- but people around the world are finding creative ways to do it. In Off to Class , readers will travel to dozens of countries to visit some of these incredible schools, and, through personal interviews, meet the students who attend them, too. And their stories aren't just inspiring -- they'll also get kids to think about school and the world in a whole new way.
LC Classification NumberLB1556.H84 2011
