Junior Jetsetters Guide to Chicago (Junior Jetsetters City Guides) [Perfect Paperback]

Pedro Marcelino (Author), Slawko Waschuk (Author), Mike Hiscott (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Junior Jetsetters City Guides

Junior Jetsetters City Guides are geared toward curious, independent young kids travelling with their parents, and local kids in need of great tips to discover their city. The Junior Jetsetters hosts-Keira and Jordi-are joined by local friends and take kids aged 8+ on adventures through the coolest cities on earth. These complete books, focused on history, cultural diversity, environment, educational activities and fun stuff, combine photography, cityscape drawings by local artists, and practical information for kids and parents. The Junior Jetsetters City Guides are a great gift for kids on the go. "Keira, Jordi and Bill, the bison, take you through the Windy City. Ride the L train around the Loop; wander through Millennium Park and check out your reflection warped by the Bean; go up the coolest skyscrapers in the city that invented them; enjoy your Chicago-style pizza; check out Barack Obama's top spots. This is Chicago in your pocket, packed and ready to go!"

Editorial Reviews

Review

"These books certainly live up to expectations about giving children interesting and up-to-date information about popular urban destinations, but these small volumes would whet the appetite of any traveller, young or old! . . There is everything to like about this series of travel books. Small and compact, they will fit easily into luggage, backpack or purse and are sturdy enough to make the journey with their owners! They are designed for children and are terrific for that young audience, but they are also a wealth of facts and suggestions that will appeal to anyone who wishes to travel. Tourists of all ages will benefit from taking a look at these guides and can only hope that Junior Jetsetters has plans to add many more destinations to their global 'itinerary.'
Highly Recommended."
-- CM Magazine

About the Author

Pedro Marcelino is a Toronto-based journalist and writer. He has written about travel, art and architecture for international media, and co-authored several books, including multiple Junior Jetsetters titles. Slawko Waschuk is a Toronto-based publisher and travel writer. He has co-authored multiple Junior Jetsetters titles. Mike Hiscott is a freelance artist based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He graduated from the illustration program at Sheridan Institute of Technology in Oakville. Mike drew Keira and Jordi and also created some seriously cool animal characters for both the Junior Jetsetters Guide to Chicago and the Junior Jetsetters Guide to Lisbon. After School Matters is a City of Chicago outreach program for students and teens in underserved communities, aimed at exposing the city's youngsters to rewarding careers and building up their skills. Over a dozen students contributed their illustrations and individual takes on the city.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Perfect Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Junior Jetsetters Inc; 1 edition (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978460111
• ISBN-13: 978-0978460112
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will be of invaluable help to kids learning about what Chicago has to offer, June 14, 2009

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This review is from: Junior Jetsetters Guide to Chicago (Junior Jetsetters City Guides) (Perfect Paperback)

Specifically designed for young travelers to the Windy City, ages 8 to 12, can now avail themselves of the information and resources of the "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Chicago", an informed and informative, 132-page pocket-sized, and profusely illustrated travel guide and reference on what to see and do in one of America's great cities. Beginning with a brief historical overview of the city and a succinct description of the diversity of its populace, "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Chicago" is an ideal and enthusiastically recommended companion for curious young minds and will be of invaluable help to kids learning about what Chicago has to offer by way of entertainment, recreation, sights, and experiences. Three other titles in this new and handy Jetsetters Guide series are also very highly recommended: "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Amsterdam"; "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Lisbon"; and "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Paris".