Me and the World
An Infographic Exploration
Chronicle Books
Available: 11/03/20
9.35 x 11.25 · 68 pages
Ages 9-12 years
9781452178875
CDN $29.99
· cl
Buy the Book
+ Amazon.ca
+ Chapters.Indigo.ca
+ Independent Retailers
Me and the World is a colorful, eye-popping universe of infographics about global communities.
This content-rich book teaches about other kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and really seeing the big picture.
Me and the World is the perfect introductionfor a generation entering an increasingly digitized, data-driven world.
Packed with dynamic illustrated spreads about customs of other countries
Invites readers to see themselves in its pages through a data lens
Guided by a relatable, school-aged narrator
Me and the World pairs visual literacy with data literacy, using colorful illustrations and infographics to present information in a way young readers will not only understand, but enjoy.
Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators.
Perfect for reluctant readers, especially those who would otherwise gravitate toward numbers-based pursuits like math and science, rather than than reading
The graphs, infographics, and maps are the perfect resource for educators looking for engaging content for children to understand data.
Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old
Add it to the shelf with books like The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems by Rachel Ignotofsky, The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK, and The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK.
Mireia Trius is the publisher of Zahori Books. She lives in Barcelona, Spain.
Joana Casals is an illustrator and a graphic designer. She graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona and since then has been working as a graphic designer for publishers and communication agencies.