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HERE WE GO

by and Sandy Hazelip “met at a medical mission conference in Dallas” just a few months after Sandy was widowed. The two hit it off and realized that they made not only great friends but also ideal traveling companions. They write, “Traveling together—relying on each other in new thrilling and challenging situations\u003B sharing the intense pleasures of discovery, as well as the humdrum hassles of the journey—has cemented what was already a profound and sustaining friendship.” In this book, they reminisce on their past travels—always on a budget—and their ambitious plan to travel around the world in 80 days at the age of 81. The women not only document their journeys but also make meaning out of their experiences through lessons learned along the way. Braving the “Drake Shake” on board a ship to Antarctica and a three\u002Dhour camel ride across the desert to a Bedouin encampment—and dodging the Russian secret police on the Trans\u002DSiberian Railway—the women reinforce the idea that “aging doesn’t have to mean inertia.” The ebullient narratorial voice, inspirational chapter headings, and well\u002Dchosen anecdotes make the book feel less like a text and more like a conversation between friends. Occasionally, the women’s naïveté of their white privilege tests the reader’s empathy, as when they find themselves stranded in Syria and straining the resources of their hosts, or when they treat sleeper cars, which are common among many socioeconomic classes in the global south, as potentially dangerous. "

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:321
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9780593832

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This vibrant counting book takes young readers on a lively journey through numbers 1 to 10, using rhythmic text and bold illustrations to build early math skills. The simple, repetitive structure mak...

Our Review

This vibrant counting book takes young readers on a lively journey through numbers 1 to 10, using rhythmic text and bold illustrations to build early math skills. The simple, repetitive structure makes number recognition accessible for preschoolers, while the energetic pacing keeps children engaged from start to finish. Each page introduces new visual elements that correspond to the counting sequence, creating a multisensory learning experience that appeals to different learning styles.

What sets this early math concept book apart is its clever integration of movement and counting, encouraging physical interaction alongside numerical learning. The bright, uncluttered artwork provides clear visual cues that help children connect quantities with numerals, making it particularly effective for visual learners. Parents seeking foundational number books will appreciate how seamlessly it combines entertainment with education, leaving young readers with both improved counting confidence and genuine enthusiasm for numbers.

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