{"title":"Matt Lamothe","description":"Matt Lamothe is one third of the award-winning design company ALSO as well as the coauthor of The Exquisite Book, The Where, the Why and the How, and The Who, the What, and the When. He lives in Chicago.","products":[{"product_id":"this-is-how-we-do-it-one-day-in-the-lives-of-seven-kids-from-around-the-world-hardcover","title":"This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world! This informative and fascinating illustrated book is perfect for learning how children live across the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From Italy, Japan, Iran, and India to Peru, Uganda, and Russia, author Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book. Getting a glimpse into everyday routines across the culture map provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGEOGRAPHY FOR KIDS: Children who love learning about new cultures and customs will find a world of fascination in these pages. From food to sports to daily chores, this wonderful nonfiction book for kids features delightful illustrations that are accompanied, in a final section, by photographs of the featured children with their families. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e THE WAY THINGS WORK: Inspired by his own travels, author-illustrator Matt Lamonthe created this entertaining resource to educate children on the importance of similarities and differences, and to give them a unique look into the lives and everyday routines of other kids on earth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE THE WORLD: A little history of the world shows us that the importance of interconnectedness cannot be underestimated. This book is a treasure that combines the best of children's picture books with a taste of cultural studies sized just right for young readers. \"Helps children understand the world more globally.\"--\u003ci\u003eCharlotte News Observer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents or teachers looking for children's books that explore the world \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of National Geographic Kids magazine and other resources that explore geography and different world cultures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of books \u003ci\u003elike \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEverything \u0026amp; Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMilo Imagines the World\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pair with a child's world atlas to create an inspiring and educational gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375725052127,"sku":"9781452150185","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/R-RY2QWf_G9781452150185.webp?v=1789207329"},{"product_id":"all-about-u-s-a-look-at-the-lives-of-50-real-kids-from-across-the-united-states-hardcover","title":"All about U.S.: A Look at the Lives of 50 Real Kids from Across the United States - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will probably go right to their own state―and then find themselves hooked.\"― \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Starred Review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A rich, thought-provoking work that proves that despite our differences, there's much that we share.\" ―\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Starred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeously illustrated companion to Matt Lamothe's \u003ci\u003eThis Is How We Do It\u003c\/i\u003e featuring 50 kids from across the United States.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the rocky coastline of Maine to the lush rainforests of Hawai'i, read about the many different places American kids call home--and about 50 real kids who live there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Iowa, Amelia and her dad soar through the skies in their red-and-white-striped plane. \u003cbr\u003e In Rhode Island, Ramon and his sisters ride scooters in the apartment building courtyard.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Louisiana, Adrain Jr. races his dirt bike down a gravel road, speeding past cornfields.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Matt Lamothe and Jenny Volvovski document the daily lives of 50 children from America's 50 states in this compelling companion to the award-winning picture book \u003ci\u003eThis Is How We Do It\u003c\/i\u003e. Fifty unique, authentic portraits of growing up in America include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Families who live in a variety of dwellings, from houseboats and yurts to farms, Native reservations, and Air Force bases \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Children with adoptive families, stepfamilies, single-parent families, two moms or dads, and those who live with their grandparents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Children living with health conditions such as leukemia and muscular dystrophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Families from a range of social, religious, and economic backgrounds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e This illustration-packed nonfiction children's book depicts a diverse collection of families, homes, and dreams, highlighting what makes each child's world so unique yet also familiar. \u003ci\u003eAll About U.S.\u003c\/i\u003e brings us together by celebrating the similarities and differences between kids' day-to-day experiences across the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKIDS CAN DO AMAZING THINGS!: Prepare to be amazed and inspired by the variety of activities and interests kids take up across the United States, including kids who fly planes, forge real swords, raise their own cows, and write novels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A FRESH APPROACH TO GEOGRAPHY BOOKS FOR KIDS: Focusing on how children experience the United States today, this book presents the REAL lives of modern children with a variety of backgrounds and family structures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A WEALTH OF ONE-OF-A-KIND BACKMATTER: With kid-friendly demographics analysis, snapshots of the children featured in the book, and a fascinating peek into the research process (the authors sent more than 400 emails to teachers, librarians, and organizations asking for help finding kids to feature; 231 families applied to be included), this is sure to be a classroom favorite and a valuable educational resource for years to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES: \u003ci\u003eAll About U.S. \u003c\/i\u003echallenges preconceptions while deepening readers' understandings of the country. No family in the book represents their entire state, where millions of others live. But the 50 chil­dren featured create an image of the country's incredible diversity and the next generation's unique potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE: An entertaining and informative resource for children of all ages, this book will inspire children to tell their own stories and to learn about the lives of others across the United States. 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