Signs In Our World [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Stop! One Way! Don't Walk! Signs are often among the first tools children use to practice reading, and this colorful book is full of them. Signs in our World introduces young readers to signs from many different contexts, giving them a valuable opportunity to recognize words, colors, and shapes.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

PreS-Gr. 2. This brightly illustrated guide offers a little information along with plenty of color photos of signs. Each double-page spread introduces a new topic or locale with a few short sentences, a photo of a sign in place, and pictures of several related ones. The spread "Make way for . . . " shows signs warning drivers about people or animals crossing the road. The labeled examples are wordless signs indicating buffalo, elk, burro, horseback riders, deer, ducks, tractors, and cows. A larger photo of a rural scene features a sign with a kangaroo, accompanied by a caption noting that Australian drivers must watch out for hopping kangaroos. Most of the signs in the book are those that American children will see along the highway or in their towns and cities, though there are a few, such as the one warning of "stinging jellyfish in the water," that will be hard to find. The last page challenges children to match wordless signs with their meanings. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (March 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756618347
• ISBN-13: 978-0756618346
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,238,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Book for Younger Sign Lovers, January 18, 2007

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J.B. Stanley (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Signs In Our World (Hardcover)

My son is three and a half and is in love with this book. After reviewing the signs neatly organized by category in this book, he has been thrilled to locate the same signs out on the road. It has made driving to school and on errands a very educational experience. He ought to pass his own driver's test with flying colors in 13 years!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the sign obsessed toddler in your life, June 22, 2009

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Dave (Portland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Signs In Our World (Paperback)

If you're here it's probably because you have a toddler who's gone sign crazy. Be comforted in knowing you aren't the only one.

Okay to the point: this book has lots of pictures of signs. They are pretty good pictures with the focus on the sign without a lot of distractions. If your kids is crazy about signs he/she will love this book. Buy it and get a few minutes of peace while they excitedly exclaim about Stop signs.

Now if you are just here to find a book to teach your kids about signs... Well then this is okay. There's not a lot of context but if you're willing to use the pictures and the small amount of text to help you do the explaining it will do fine. If you are looking for a book to use images in context (say a picture of a car stopping to let people cross at a cross walk sign) then this isn't your book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for car rides and vehicle lovers, March 28, 2009

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Meghan Becker "Logan's Loving Mommy" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Signs In Our World (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my 3 year old son who is crazy for road signs. This was one of the only books I could find on the topic and with real pictures. I love the DK books because of their simplicity and use of real photographs. They are great learning tools. Children can enjoy looking at the pictures all by themselves. Great resource for your road traveler or car enthusiast.