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by Stepanka Sekaninova (Author), Helena Harastova (Author), Michaela Bergannova (Illustrator)
What is school like for kids around the world? Let's take a look.
This fascinating nonfiction book for kids explores 15 schools in different countries and cultures, showing how children learn in many surprising ways. Young readers travel from classrooms in Japan to schools in the Himalayas, from rainforest learning spaces to schools on boats. Along the way, they discover that while some schools look familiar, others are shaped by geography, culture, and daily life in ways that are completely different.
Each chapter is guided by a local child who introduces readers to their school and learning environment, offering a personal and relatable perspective. Perfect for curious kids, this book helps readers understand that there is no single way to learn and that differences in education reflect the richness of cultures around the world. Ideal for independent reading, classroom discussions, or global studies, this book encourages curiosity, empathy, and an appreciation for how kids everywhere experience school.
Key Features:
- Schools Around the World: Explores 15 different schools and education systems across cultures and regions.
- Kid Guides in Every Chapter: Local children introduce their own schools and daily learning experiences.
- Builds Global Awareness: Helps kids understand and appreciate cultural differences in education.
- Perfect for Curious Learners: Ideal for kids interested in geography, cultures, and how the world works.
- Great for Home or School: Supports classroom learning, projects, and family discussions.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.
Author Biography
Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.
Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.
Michaela Bergmannova is an illustrator from Czechia. A graduate of the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, she worked with Czech Television on several children's shows. She has also illustrated several children's books and she also works for a children's magazine. What she loves most about how the children perceive the world is the delight that kids take in new discoveries and their straightforwardness to new topics.
