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Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World
by
Susan Hughes (Goodreads Author)
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 w...more
But the most amazing thing about these schools isn’t their location or w...more
Paperback, 64 pages
Published
August 30th 2011
by Owlkids Books
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Just wonderful! Full of bright, colorful photos and maps, this book begins by stating the importance of education and includes the sentence, "Education is so important that the United Nations says it is a basic human right." Following the one-page introduction, readers learn about 23 schools that have adapted to the needs of local children. The first school described is a boat, serving children in Bangladesh who cannot attend school during months of monsoon flooding. Children of nomads in Siberi...more
Off to Class Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World by Susan Hughes – I’ve mentioned in another post how I admire Margriet Ruur’s books such as My School is a Rainforest and I was thrilled to discover this new book that I believe any school investigating perspectives of children from other cultures, lifestyles, and how children learn should read through. This is a book with depth, detail, and various ways to read. I think reading through the pictures, captions, and maps would appeal to...more
Junior read, great chuncked information with real pictures. Would work in a school that was involved in social responsibility or for maybe communities around the world. although text might be a bit hard but teacher would use it.
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 worl...more
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 worl...more
Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World by Susan Hughes
Writing engaging, fun-to-read non-fiction for kids is one of the more daunting tasks to pull off successfully, and it is one that Canadian children's book author Susan Hughes has been doing for many years. Hughes''s style is always graceful, gently humorous, confident, and knowledgeable. To recognize those writing strengths, the TD Book Awards recently awarded Susan Hughes the 2011 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Childr...more
Writing engaging, fun-to-read non-fiction for kids is one of the more daunting tasks to pull off successfully, and it is one that Canadian children's book author Susan Hughes has been doing for many years. Hughes''s style is always graceful, gently humorous, confident, and knowledgeable. To recognize those writing strengths, the TD Book Awards recently awarded Susan Hughes the 2011 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Childr...more
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This book is perfect for readers of all ages who wish to learn more about the world around them. This book focuses on education, particularly in those parts of the world where education is forgotten and/or too expensive. A map is included of the world with the schools that were detailed in the book, making it easier for a reader to picture. The pictures in the book are real, they add immensely to the readers' understanding.
The first page in the book inclu...more
This book is perfect for readers of all ages who wish to learn more about the world around them. This book focuses on education, particularly in those parts of the world where education is forgotten and/or too expensive. A map is included of the world with the schools that were detailed in the book, making it easier for a reader to picture. The pictures in the book are real, they add immensely to the readers' understanding.
The first page in the book inclu...more
This book made its way through several of the teachers at my school before I got it back to review. We are an IB World School, so the other teachers thought they should read this book to share with their students how lucky they are to be able to have an education that comes so easy. It was eye opening to see how these kids live and how much they value an education. This is a block that definitely will go on my shelves. My students need to realize how good they have it.
For me the most interestin...more
For me the most interestin...more
This is a wonderful book! Thank you Susan Hughes for taking the time to put together such a great children's book. I am always looking for ways to introduce my children to other "worlds" and ways of doing things so that they do not become self-absorbed thinking that every where is like here. They enjoyed all the pictures and stories of all the different types of schooling environments and techniques. I really enjoyed that the book did not have to be read from front to cover, rather you can skip...more
What is school like around the world? This rich, dense nonfiction book explores what school is like for students around the world. Chapters address how different communities a variety of factors, including the environment, lack of school facilities, and mobile schools. The pictures and text features are attractive and enhance each section. There are first person accounts from students and detailed descriptions for many types of schools.
While the reading level is appropriate for upper elementary...more
While the reading level is appropriate for upper elementary...more
Description: A look at dozens of schools around the world, all with something unique. The common bond is the value of education and the desire for knowledge.
Reaction: A very interesting look at how other kids learn. I don't think many kids would enjoy this book on their own, but it is great for a class project. Some older students would enjoy reading about different types of schools. The layout makes it easy to navigate.
Recommended Level: Intermediate
Subjects/Themes: culture, education, school
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Reaction: A very interesting look at how other kids learn. I don't think many kids would enjoy this book on their own, but it is great for a class project. Some older students would enjoy reading about different types of schools. The layout makes it easy to navigate.
Recommended Level: Intermediate
Subjects/Themes: culture, education, school
C...more
Excellent text appropriate for older elementary students, but worth sharing with younger ones as well.
A celebration of schools--and how children around the world get to school. A nice invitation to students to take a look at how this happens around the world for kids who are more alike than they are different.
Floating schools?
Cave schools?
Modular schools?
Treehouse schools?
They are all explored here in this late 2011 non-fiction text.
Floating schools?
Cave schools?
Modular schools?
Treehouse schools?
They are all explored here in this late 2011 non-fiction text.
Interesting look at schools around the world, and a wonderful reminder of how we should appreciate and work for every educational opportunity. I really liked the bit about boat schools in Bangladesh that stop at different villages to give kids the chance to learn after monsoon season.
Each two page spread talked about a unique school somewhere around the world. From school boats in Bangladesh to a special school (really cool architecture) in Scotland for the visuallly, etc. impaired. A really cool book.
Fascinating and inspirational. A great way to introduce elementary-aged students to a global perspective and also underscore the value of education.
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Photo/narrative depiction of schools in non-traditional formats around the world.
A look at various school settings around the world. A little text-booky - but still interesting.
While I liked the subject matter of this book, the layout was a little too "textbook-y" for me. I felt too much like I was reading a social studies textbook.
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Susan Hughes is a writer and editor, and has been writing children's books and articles for nearly twenty years. Susan has always loved writing. When she was in grade five and six, she and several friends had a writing club. They would gather with their poems and stories and read them aloud to one another. It was hard to wait for the responses! The group members always tried to say one thing that...more
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