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If America were a village a book about the people of the United States

This book uses a simple metaphor to create a snapshot--past, present and future--to help readers imagine America as a village of 100 people, exploring their lives to help children and readers of all ages to discover a whole new vision of America.

Main Author: Smith, David J. 1944-
Other Authors: Armstrong, Shelagh, 1961- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Toronto, Ont. ; Tonawanda, NY : Kids Can Press, c2009.
Subjects:
Human geography > United States > Juvenile nonfiction.
United States > Population > Juvenile nonfiction.
Summary: This book uses a simple metaphor to create a snapshot--past, present and future--to help readers imagine America as a village of 100 people, exploring their lives to help children and readers of all ages to discover a whole new vision of America.
Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Awards: A Junior Library Guild selection
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781554533442 (bound) :
1554533449 (bound) :
Author Notes: David J. Smith is a teacher and educational consultant with over 25 years of experience in the classroom and is the creator of the award-winning curriculum "Mapping the World by Heart."

Shelagh Armstrong is a freelance commercial artist who has designed adult book covers, stamps and commemorative coins .If the World Were a Village was her first children's book. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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