About this title: This is a large and very impressive introduction to the different kinds of people that inhabit our globe. The book discusses and illustrates our many cultures and lifestyles, our physical differences, as well as the similarities that bind us all. The pictures are very detailed and engaging.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 1988-04-01
ISBN-13:9780385244695ISBN:038524469X
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: The Trumpet Club/Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
ISBN-13:9780440841975ISBN:0440841976
Description: Good. 0440841976 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Reader
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Very Good. NO INTERNATIONAL OR EXPEDITED ORDERS PLEASE. Minor shelf wear with pages appearing to be FREE of markings with age toning present. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. a couple of small close tears on front cover, otherwise very good. This is a large and very impressive introduction to the different kinds of people that inhabit our globe. The book discusses and illustrates our many cultures and lifestyles, our physical differences, as well as the similarities that bind us all. The pictures are very detailed and engaging. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Trumpet Club, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780440841975ISBN:0440841976
Description: Very Good. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. A name stamp inside cover; no other marks; no tears. clean. nice cover except a rear corner bend which includes five pages beneath it.; interior very good with very slightly snubbed corners. Emphasizes the differences among the billions of people on earth. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Spier. Very Good in Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WITH SMALL TEAR TO EDGES. BLUE HARDCOVER COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. read more
Edition: Not Listed
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Spier. Very Good. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. BLUE HARD COVER COVER, SPINE ENDS LIGHTLY BUMPED. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131827ISBN:0385131828
Description: Spier. Very Good in Very Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WRAPPED IN MYLAR. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT STAMPED "DISCARD" WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Spier. Very Good in Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WITH SMALL TEAR TO EDGES. BLUE HARDCOVER COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Spier. Very Good in Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WITH SMALL TEAR TO EDGES. BLUE HARDCOVER COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131827ISBN:0385131828
Description: Spier. Good. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER, CORNERS BUMPED, SPINE ENDS BUMPED. INTERIOR PAGES STAMPED "DISCARD", HAVE SMALL TEARS (ONLY TO MARGINS) AND FINGERING TO MARGINS. read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 1980-09-05
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Reader
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780385131810ISBN:038513181X
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Oversized book. Very good with good d/j. Light shelf wear, clean pages, tight spine. D/J has some small tears and creases at edges. read more
"A beautiful, insightful look at cultural diversity across the world in people's appearance, habits, personalities, languages, religions, and other features, written for children but with an adult's keen perception of human nature. It is densely illustrated in Spier's inimitable style, which could provide hours of scrutiny and consideration by young readers. His incisive visual portrayal of the human experience gives far greater meaning to the descriptive text that accompanies the pictures. This is a wonderful celebration of the many lifestyles, cultures and personalities that represent humanity.
One potential concern for parents: the book opens with a back view of Adam and Eve, unclothed, in the Garden of Eden. There is also one illustration of a tribal woman with no upper body covering. Two strategically placed stickers (or a judicious sharpie) could address these."
"I couldn't have predicted that my 9-year-old son would love this as much as he did. This was a read-aloud (more like an examination & exploration than reading) that spanned a week, and those moments were some that I will cherish more than anything else this summer so far. He has never been more engrossed in anything than this simplistic but brilliantly detailed presentation of "people": how we ARE. Spier shows us how people around the world vary in dress, ideas, systems (my son was amazed at different systems of rank), religions, travel and communication methods, food choice, etc. I feel that this book served as a virtual field trip that may have been comparable to a brief world tour. It was that good. The conversations these pictures ignited!"
"This book is amazing. It shows so much diversity in so many things. The only thing is that there is a page that shows traditional dress from different cultures that is only worn for special occasions, but the book makes it sound like the clothing is common for every day. This sort of thing can lead to stereotypes. Nonetheless, the book is entirely worth checking out."
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