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by Karen Ng (Author), Kirsten Liepmann (Author), Mona Karaivanova (Illustrator)
This hands-on book gives children the what, the how and the why to understanding the biggest challenges in the world --- one child, and one action, at a time!
This interactive activity book shows children that they can help to make the world a better place. Divided into three sections --- people, community and planet --- each chapter is devoted to one of 12 specific challenges the world faces, from extreme poverty and universal education, to jobs and diversity, to clean energy and environmental conservation. Based on the "learn, think, act" teaching framework, it provides background information, fun activities and ideas for how to help solve each challenge. The goal is to pique children's curiosity about the world's challenges, engage their sense of responsibility, and empower them to do something --- a perfect recipe for creating engaged global citizens! With over 100 puzzles, games, craft activities, experiments and tips, authors and activists Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann seek to invite and encourage children to make a difference in their communities and the world. Throughout the book, children are introduced to keywords, concepts and basic information, broken down into manageable pieces and explored from a child's point of view. Covering science and social studies, this book provides a perfect jumping-off point for conversations about the environment, citizenship, local and global communities, economics, social justice and community involvement. Packed with curriculum-compliant activities, it could easily be tied directly to a classroom unit, with the class doing the activities together or as assignments on their own.Author Biography
After starting her career as an investment banking analyst, Karen Ng now works in social impact investing, helping people and organizations to invest their money in a way that creates positive change in the world. She holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and a BS in Government and Economics from the London School of Economics. Originally from Hong Kong, she now lives with her husband in London, England, where she volunteers for local women's and refugees' charities.
After earning a BA from Dartmouth College and an MS in Education from Northwestern University, Kristen Liepmann taught in elementary school for seven years before obtaining an MBA from the University of Oxford. She believes that education and children are the key to positive change and currently works in an education nonprofit in San Jose, California.
Mona Karaivanova is a freelance illustrator and an avid pencil fan. She works primarily on children's book illustrations, pattern making and stationery. Mona is inspired by pine trees, long summer days, woodland creatures and good folk stories. She was born and grew up in Bulgaria, and is currently riding bikes in the Netherlands.
