Talking Walls
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (521 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0884481549 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. From Publishers Weekly Knight and O'Brien explore notable walls the world over as both symbols and vehicles for cultural connection; PW called this book "a praiseworthy celebration of similarities and differences among the world's peoples." Ages 5-13. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc
Five Stars great condition, amazing book. "Great for Teaching Social Studies" according to Lau. I found a lesson for social studies that used this book, so I bought it. It got the students intersted in the lesson and they really enjoyed the pictures.. Great Pictures! Lau I bought this book for my classroom after using the first one in a social studies lesson. The students enjoyed that first one so much that I decided to use this one as well.
Talking Walls introduces young readers to different cultures by exploring the stories of walls around the world and how they can separate or hold communities together. Full-color illustrations.. American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists;" Boston GLobe Top 25 Non-Fiction Children's Books, 1992; ALA Booklist, Starred Review; Horn Book, Noteworthy Book, 1993
She is also the author of fourteen of these books, including The Legend of Hong Kil Dong: The Robin Hood of Korea, and A Path of Stars. O’Brien’s passion for global subjects was kindled by her experience of being raised bilingual and bicultural in South Korea as the daughter of medical missionaries. Margy Burns Knight has received the Natio