A World Full of Journeys and Migrations: Volume 8 The Movement of People and Ideas!(World Full of...)

*WINNER Information Book Awards – Age 8–12 Category* Why do people migrate? Who were the first travellers in history? And where will we humans travel to next? Since the dawn of time, people have travelled to distant lands for many different reasons; to escape war, famine or injustice, to find work, or to simply see new sights and have an adventure. But everyone who migrates does it to seek a brighter future. A World Full of Journeys is an illustrated book which tells some of the most fascinating stories of migration throughout history. From the very first humans who left Africa almost 70,000 years ago and moved around the world, to immigrants welcomed to America at Ellis Island, this book is packed with fascinating tales of human triumph.  Beautifully illustrated with bright pictures to engage younger readers and maps detailing these migrants' journeys bring these stories to life. From Viking sea traders and Roman armies marching through Europe to Huegenot refugees fleeing persecution from the Catholic church and migrants travelling from the Caribbean to Britain as part of the Windrush Generation, this book explores the fascinating stories of the people who have crossed the world. With chapters including Africa, Oceania, Europe and the Americas, this book looks all across the world to tell the full story of our journeys throughout history.  You'll discover that every single journey has the capacity to change the world. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Nature Stories.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Why We Move The First Journeys Migration of Modern Humans The First Storytellers A World of Music and Dance Food, Glorious Food AFRICA The River Nile and the Ancient Egyptians Africa’s Shopkeepers The Nomads of Africa Europeans in Africa Divided South Africa ASIA Alexander The Great Ashoka and the Spread of Buddhism The Silk Road The Journey of Marco Polo The British in India The Hippie Trail Factories and Immigration OCEANIA Finding Australia Populating the South Seas Islands The Voyage of the Kon-Tiki Australia’s New Arrivals EUROPE Roman Europe The Viking Age Never Stop Traveling The First Refugees Spreading Roots The Story of Brick Lane The Kindertransport The Windrush Generation A World of Food The Americas The First Americans A Whole New World Europeans in America American Language Slavery in America The Underground Railroad African American Music The West Chinatown Give Me Your Poor America’s New People Ghettos The Movement of Ideas The World and Beyond Great Journeys of the Animal World The Trouble with Humans The Journeys of Diseases Strange Migrations The Unexpected Consequences of Travel Today’s Journeys Climate Change Migration The Next Great Human Journey No Immigration The Endless Journey Glossary  

About the Author :
Christopher Corr is an established author/illustrator whose many books have won him international acclaim. He studied at the Royal College of Art, and now lives and works in London as an artist and tutor at Goldsmiths University.Martin Howard is the author of many titles for both adults and children, including the hugely successful Bad Dog’s Diary series and The Wickedest Witch. He lives in France with his family. 

Review :
“Over 50 incredible stories of human migration, from the first humans, who left Africa 70,000 years ago, to the modern day. Howard examines how the sharing of culture, language and innovation has shaped the world, accentuated by Corr’s typically bright, brilliant artwork.”   ‘Journeys and Migrations shows how we are all travellers. Although we have much to learn from our past and present journeys, we can still be optimistic about future, new possibilities.’  “This book shares fascinating stories of people on the move alongside illustrations and maps that bring these journeys to life.”