Children's Nonfiction School & Education
The Way to School
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2015
- Category
- School & Education, Asia, Africa
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781927583784
- Publish Date
- Sep 2015
- List Price
- $18.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781927583791
- Publish Date
- Sep 2015
- List Price
- $12.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 6 to 9
- Grade: 1 to 3
- Reading age: 6 to 8
Description
Minimal text and stunning photographs from around the world describe the remarkable, and often dangerous, journeys children make every day on their way to and from school. No simple school bus picks them up each day, but rather children travel through disaster zones, cross rapids, climb mountains, and maneuver on ziplines daily to get to the classroom. Some of them even carry their desks!
In this beautiful picture book for young readers, every image and spread speaks to the desire for an education and the physical commitment the children make each day as they journey to school.
About the authors
Rosemary McCarney est la présidente et la directrice générale de Plan Canada, l'une des organisations internationales de développement les plus importantes au Canada. Après avoir travaillé pour la Banque mondiale, l'Agence canadienne de développement international, l'ONU et Street Kids International, Rosemary a entamé son rôle à Plan Canada où elle a mené les campagnes pour la Journée internationale de la fille et Parce que je suis une fille. Elle habite à Toronto avec sa famille.
Rosemary McCarney is president and CEO of Toronto-based Plan Canada, one of the largest international development agencies in Canada. After working with organizations like the World Bank, Canadian International Development Agency, the UN, and Street Kids International, she moved to Plan Canada, where she led the initiative for the International Day of the Girl and spearheads the Because I am a Girl campaign. Rosemary lives in Toronto with her family.
Rosemary McCarney's profile page
Plan International is one of the world’s oldest and largest international charities, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty and injustice. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all faiths and cultures, Plan has only one agenda: to improve the lives of children.
Editorial Reviews
This is both a fascinating look at school around the world and a very subtle message to readers to appreciate what they have.
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Librarian Reviews
The Way to School
This book features vivid photographs of children determined to get to school no matter the obstacle, combatting natural disasters and crossing rivers and mountain passes on their way. The Way to School is a strong example of perseverance and determination and a book that highlights the significance of education for all children.Source: Association of Canadian Publishers. Diversity Collection Selection 2017.
