Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? And Other Big Questions

Name: Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? And Other Big Questions
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780750299862
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By Annemarie Young and Michael Rosen

Series: And Other Big Questions

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Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? And Other Big Questions is an insightful children's book that explores the concepts of migration and refugee experiences. It examines the reasons why people leave their homes, the challenges they face, and the impact on societies. Through engaging questions, the book aims to foster understanding and empathy, drawing on real-life examples and offering a broader perspective on a complex issue.
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This book may appeal to you if you're curious about understanding complex issues like migration and displacement in a way that's accessible to children. It explains why people leave their homes and introduces young readers to important global topics, encouraging empathy and awareness.

Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? And Other Big Questions

A highly topical look at the current refugee crisis, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the issues involved

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What does it mean for people to have to leave their homes, and what happens when they seek entry to another country?

This book explores the history of refugees and migration around the world and the effects on people of never-ending war and conflict. It compares the effects on society of diversity and interculturalism with historical attempts to create a racially 'pure' culture. It takes an international perspective, and offers a range of views from people who have personal experience of migration, including the campaigners Meltem Avcil and Muzoon Almellehan, the comedian and actor Omid Djalili and the poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards, the book encourages readers to think for themselves about the issues involved. There is also a role-play activity asking readers to imagine themselves in the situation of having to decide whether to leave their homes and seek refuge in a new country.

Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.

Other titles in the series include:

WHAT IS HUMANISM? HOW DO YOU LIVE WITHOUT A GOD?

WHAT IS FEMINISM? WHY DO WE NEED IT?

WHAT IS GENDER? HOW DOES IT DEFINE US?

WHAT IS CONSENT? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG? WHO DECIDES? WHERE DO VALUES COME FROM?

WHAT IS RACE? WHO ARE RACISTS? WHY DOES SKIN COLOUR MATTER?

WHAT IS MASCULINITY? WHY DOES IT MATTER?

WHAT IS POLITICS? WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

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Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? And Other Big Questions is praised for its insightful exploration of contemporary issues, encouraging young readers to critically engage with global events and providing a balanced viewpoint. Recognised as part of an important series, the book is seen as a valuable educational resource, raising essential questions that stimulate thoughtful discussions about migration and refugee experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780750299862

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 154g

Pages: 48

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Annemarie Young Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Rosen Series: And Other Big Questions

About the Author

Michael Rosen (Author)

Michael Rosen held the post of Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009. He is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. As an author and by selecting other writers' works for anthologies, he has been involved with over 140 books.

Annemarie Young (Author)

Annemarie Young is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children, and an editorial consultant for children's books and primary education. She was a publisher for many years and has worked with hundreds of children's authors and illustrators. She has lived and travelled all over the world, from Australia to Southeast Asia, Egypt and Europe, and she now lives in Cambridge.