Publisher Description

High in the air or down by the sea made of sticks or bricks...Open a window or knock on the door. Time to take a trip around the world to see where people live

Author Biography

Nancy Loewen grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota, surrounded by library books and cats. She's published more than 140 books for children and young adults. The LAST Day of Kindergarten and Four to the Pole (co-authored with polar explorer Ann Bancroft) were Minnesota Book Award finalists. Her Writer's Toolbox series received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers. Nancy has also received awards from The American Library Association, the New York Public Library, and the Society of School Librarians International. Nancy lives in St. Paul and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She likes to read, cook, take long walks, and photograph oddities from thrift stores. Please visit her website at nancyloewen.net. Paula Skelley is a blogger who writes about life, loss, and pediatric cancer awareness. She holds a BS in English and Sociology and an MA in English (creative writing concentration) from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a mother of two and lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with her family.

Promotional "Headline"

Celebrates diversity through vibrant, full-page photographs of children and adults from around the world; Rhyming, playful text; World map links to all content in main text; Supports Common Core standards

Feature

Discussion Questions, Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Map(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s)

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