Name: Children Growing Up With War von Jenny Matthews
SKU: 9781445150451
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Children Growing Up With War Zusammenfassung

Children Growing Up With War Jenny Matthews

Winner of the 2015 Social Justice Literature Award for Nonfiction Chapter Book and 2015 MEOC Middle East Book Award for Youth Non-Fiction. Journey to some of the world's conflict zones through the camera lens of photojournalist Jenny Matthews, as she captures the impact war has on children and their families. This book takes a very personal approach as Jenny recalls some of her most memorable assignments, and the people and children she encountered along the way.

The book features photographs with a human and environmental message from some of the world's war-torn hotspots - with a focus on children. The photographs are structured around key themes relating to children's lives and their rights.

The supporting text voices Jenny's reactions to what she has seen and gives information about how children have been affected by war in specific conflicts. It also relates the background to wars and conflicts, case studies, key child-related facts, a map and website links.

Children Growing Up With War Bewertungen

A truly personal look at war and the effect it has on children... a book to make you ponder, excellently written and presented. * Parents in Touch *
Captures the impact war has on children and their families... offers an in to talking about a wide variety of topics. * Peters Gazette *
This important book gives young readers a comprehensive overview of the struggle and conflict facing so many countries in the world today. The information is clear, concise and engages the reader with the plight of those living in war-torn countries. * Recommended Reads 2015 *
An unforgettable and emotional journey through the lives of children affected by war ... An excellent way to stimulate discussion -- and compassion * Parents In Touch *
Older children ... are likely to find food for thought * Evening Echo (Cork) *
This important book, by photojournalist Jenny Matthews, is a graphic summary of her work in war zones throughout the world. The text is direct, unsentimental and brutal in the explicity descriptions of what is happening to millions of children in our world today. * The School Librarian *

Über Jenny Matthews

Jenny Matthews is a highly regarded photojournalist who has worked in some of the most turbulent parts of the world. Her photographs regularly appear in national newspapers. Jenny is author of Women and War.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Level 1: Introduction
Level 1: Home and Displacement
Level 1: The Photographers Perspective
Level 1: Family Life
Level 1: The Photographers Perspective
Level 1: Health
Level 1: The Photographers Perspective
Level 1: Work
Level 1: The Photographers Perspective
Level 1: School and Play
Level 1: The Photographers Final Thoughts
Level 1: Country Further Information
Level 1: The Main Conflicts and Websites
Level 1: Glossary and Index

Zusätzliche Informationen

Sku

GOR008427479

ISBN 13

9781445150451

ISBN 10

144515045X

Titel

Children Growing Up With War Jenny Matthews

Autor

Jenny Matthews

Zustand

Gebraucht - Wie Neu

Bindung

Broschiert

Verlag

Hachette Children's Group

Datum

2016-09-08

Anzahl der Seiten

48

Preise

Winner of Middle East Book Award 2015 (UK) Winner of Social Justice Literature Award 2015 (UK)

Begleitschreiben

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Hinweis

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