Going to School in India [Hardcover]

Lisa Heydlauff (Author), Nitin Upadyhe (Author), Global Fund For Children (Organization) (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6–"Every school day millions of children go to school in India in city classrooms, mountain fields, desert tents, and glowing temples." This brilliantly hued volume depicts 12 different types of learning situations. An eight-page foldout of photographs, sometimes set on a background of swirling color, shows how children get to school; a shorter foldout displays typical lunchtime foods. While containing interesting information and admirable in its concept, the book is poorly organized and difficult to use. The depiction of each "school," despite additional detail in small type, is often inadequate in answering such basic questions as to how many children learn this way or whether any adults are involved. The only map is on the table-of-contents page. Bright photographs and textured backgrounds extend to page edges; the text, set in black, white, or blue type, is very hard to read. At best, this is a coffee-table book for children.–Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
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Review

"Heydlauff...has captured the excitement, hardship and jubilance of a child determined to dream of a better life through education." -- India Post, September 23, 2005

"Lisa Heydlauff understands that imagination can change the world." -- The Indian Express, July 22, 2005

"The 99-page book is filled with the brightest colors imaginable, in celebration of what school can be." -- India Abroad, August 26, 2005

"You are touched, inspired, moved and challenged by these stories." -- India Post, September 23, 2005

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 93 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (February 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570916667
• ISBN-13: 978-1570916663
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #521,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Going to School in India, February 27, 2006

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S. Schmidt "educator" (alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Going to School in India (Hardcover)

This is a colorful and provocative book for classroom use. Although written for an elementary aged student, I used it in a high school Global Studies class and each page provides opportunities for thoughtful inquiry and discussion. Students used this book to teach younger students about education, India, and a world view that they might not have gotten otherwise. It is not a book designed to be a complete overview of Indian education, but rather a stimulus to thought. The rich and colorful layout appealed to my students and made it a page-turner, not a"coffee-table" book at all.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully designed and written book for all ages, July 31, 2009

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Christopher Amirault "Chris Amirault" (Providence RI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Going to School in India (Hardcover)

I run a preschool and have 4 and 11 year old kids, and this wonderful nonfiction book is perfect for them. The details about the lives of children in school in India are beautifully depicted, and the entire book has the feel of glimpsing school life through the senses of children. I just got it as a gift and have spent half an hour reading it instead of working!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Photos, Info, and Appealing to All Ages!, January 12, 2009

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TeacherTime09 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Going to School in India (Hardcover)

This book has wonderful information about a variety of schools in India that will make any child or adult excited to flip through the pages, the extension pullout pages, and look at photos of real children sitting in a bus for their school classroom, or riding exciting Tuk-Tuk rickshaws to class! Bright colors attract students to the book, and make for an excellent learning experience and many teaching moments in a variety of subjects. A fantastic addition to any globally-aware classroom!