Australia to Zimbabwe: A Rhyming Romp Around the World to 24 Countries

Readers will take a whirlwind romp around the globe with this award-winning A-Z children's geography book. Winner of the National Council on Geographic Education's GEM award and Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB juvenile nonfiction book of the year, Australia to Zimbabwe explores 24 different countries around the world through memorable rhymes, gorgeous photos, detailed maps and fun activities. The facts are styled in a creative and accessible way that can be brought into each child's home through crafts, recipes, games, and recommendations for music and books. Activities such as how to carve like a Zimbabwean sculptor, how to play the Danish game of cooperative tag, how to make Turkish meatballs, and how to make a boomerang will be intriguing for all ages. The contributions from embassies, educators, and photographers around the globe bring an authentic flavor to this groundbreaking geography book, enabling readers to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of each country. Also great for parents and teachers, this book offers an abundance of ideas for international festivals, creative projects, and rainy days. Australia to Zimbabwe visits Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Haiti, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Yemen and Zimbabwe.  

Ruth Fitts is the cofounder of the International Children's Festival and the former director of the Meridian International Classroom where she trained international diplomats and scholars to create exciting classroom introductions to their home countries. She works in the children's room of her local library where she gives story times and pours over juvenile nonfiction. She lives in Washington, DC.