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Books in Our Global Community series

  • Families

    Lisa Easterling

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about families around the world, including how they are alike and different, what families do together, and why families are important.
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  • Clothing

    Lisa Easterling

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about clothing around the world, including clothing that protects the body in hot and cold climates, clothing that is worn for holidays and celebrations, and clothing that is unique to certain communities.
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  • Farming

    Cassie Mayer

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about farming around the world, including what farmers grow, what tools and machines farmers use, and why farmers are an important part of every community.
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  • Markets

    Cassie Mayer

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about markets around the world, including food markets, clothing markets, unique markets, and why markets are an important part of every community.
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  • Art in Different Places

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 30, 2017)
    Introduces readers to different art forms from around the world including sculpture, pottery, origami, and weaving.
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  • Clothing

    Lisa Easterling

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about clothing around the world, including clothing that protects the body in hot and cold climates, cl
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  • Clothing

    Cassie Mayer, Lisa Easterling

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, April 15, 2008)
    "Our Global Community" uses the familiar Acorn format of a simple text structure combined with stunning photography to introduce Key Stage 1 readers to familiar aspects of life in communities across the world. Each book looks at a different ritual of everyday life, such as going to school and shopping for food, in order to expose readers to the lives of people in other cultures. The picture glossaries visually reinforce information learned in the books. It includes suggestions and opportunities for whole class discussion of the subject matter.
  • Music

    Lisa Easterling

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about music around the world, including different types of music, ways people play music, and why music is important.
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  • Schools in Different Places

    Lauren McNiven

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    From the transportation used to get to and from school to the subjects studied during class, this book looks at the diversity of schools around the world. Well-crafted text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to the different ways children learn, share ideas, and grow. This inviting new title will surely earn top marks with young readers!
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  • Homes

    Cassie Mayer

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about homes around the world, including how they are alike and different, special types of homes, and how homes provide shelter.
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  • Farming

    Cassie Mayer

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    In this book, children learn about farming around the world, including what farmers grow, tolls and machines that farmers use, and why farmers are an important part of every community.
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  • Schools

    Lisa Easterling

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 24, 2007)
    by Lisa Easterling HeinemannThrough stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about schools around the world, including how they are alike, how they are different, special types of schools, and why schools are important.
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