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

Description: Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? And Other Big Questions by Michael Rosen, Annemarie Young A highly topical look at the current refugee crisis, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the issues involved FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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? Author Biography Michael Rosen (Author) Michael Rosen held the post of Childrens Laureate from 2007 to 2009. He is one of the best-known figures in the childrens 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 childrens books and primary education. She was a publisher for many years and has worked with hundreds of childrens 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. Table of Contents 1: Introduction2: What is a refugee?3: Michael Rosen: My Experience4: Annemarie Young: My Experience5: Why do people leave?6: What happens when they arrive?7: Muzoon Almellehan: My Experience8: History of world migrations and movements of refugees9: Omid Djalili: My Experience10: The United Nations Charter11: Nadia Hassani: My Experience12: Sharing cultures13: Meltem Avcil: My Experience14: Benjamin Zephaniah: My Experience15: Personal charter16: Role-play suggestions, debates and discussions17: Glossary18: Index Review A much needed look behind the headlines raising questions which will help young people think deeply and constructively about what is happening in the world today * Centre for Literacy in Primary Education *Thoughtful, informative and relevant to whats happening in our world today, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the real stories behind the headlines * The Week Junior *Really topical ... 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 * Parents In Touch *It truly is an important book ... if it were widely read and appreciated perhaps future generations would have different priorities * School Librarian *A very useful and important resource for our times. Thought provoking. * The Carousel * Long Description 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? Review Quote A much needed look behind the headlines raising questions which will help young people think deeply and constructively about what is happening in the world today Promotional "Headline" A highly topical look at the current refugee crisis, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the issues involved Details ISBN075029986X Author Annemarie Young Pages 48 Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Year 2019 ISBN-10 075029986X ISBN-13 9780750299862 Publication Date 2019-06-13 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.906914 Audience Age 9-11 Language English Series And Other Big Questions UK Release Date 2019-06-13 Imprint Wayland Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2019-06-24 AU Release Date 2019-06-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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