A Ticket Around the World

About this book

Take a tour of 13 countries in this introduction to cultures around the world an Amazon.com Teachers Pick for ages 5 to 8! Join a young boy as he hops around the globe visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all six populated continents. Along the way he introduces us to each friends environment and customs and shares interesting facts about each countrys culture language food geography wildlife landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks letting readers imagine they are traveling too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries. This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children just like them live around the world. Playful realistic illustrations done with stylized realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the World will leave readers feeling like theyve toured the globe without ever having left home. Countries included: Costa Rica India Morocco Greece Canada Brazil France Botswana China Philippines Australia United States Jordan