{"product_id":"a-small-history-of-a-disagreement-hardcover","title":"A Small History of a Disagreement - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaudio Fuentes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElisa Amado\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eGabriela Lyon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lively introduction to voting, democracy, and activism for kids.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The message of this book, which focuses on a student body's divided opinion about an issue vital to its future, is that disagreements can lead to fruitful discussion, better understanding and great ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\" --\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould an ancient monkey puzzle tree be cut down to make room for exciting new classrooms? In this spirited picture book, students must work together to come to an agreement--but it's not as easy as it seems!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the first day back at school after the holidays, a group of classmates notice a construction crane parked next to the old monkey puzzle tree. The school principal says the tree will be cut down to make room for new science classrooms and computer labs. The classmates are divided, with some in favor of innovation, and others calling for the protection of the thousand-year-old tree. As they protest, march, fight, and strike, one teacher offers a solution: Why not hold a debate? The principal agrees, and at the end of the debate, a student vote will end the disagreement, once and for all--or will it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspirational without being didactic, and filled with warm, lively illustrations, this wonderful introduction to the process of debate, listening, and collective decision-making will be read by young and old alike for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA refreshing and timely reminder that disagreement can--and should--be productive.\" --\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLAUDIO FUENTES\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a PhD in political science from the University of North Carolina. He is the author of numerous books and articles on issues concerning democratization, security, and international relations.He lives in Santiago, Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGABRIELA LYON\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children's book illustrator, author, and teacher of drawing at Finis Terrae University in Santiago de Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769292521760,"sku":"9781771647076","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e7c0fab8108d8315264011875088aa1d.webp?v=1780345291","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-small-history-of-a-disagreement-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}