This Is the Way We Go to School cover

This Is the Way We Go to School

Author: Baer, Edith

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 2.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 263
Points per Word 0.001901
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

This book describes, in text and illustrations, the many different modes of transportation children all over the world use to get to school.

Quick Summary

Ever wondered how a child in Kenya catches a rickety bus while another in Alaska hops on a sled? This compact picture book zips across continents, showing a dozen different ways kids climb, ride, or even wade to class. The simple sentences and bright illustrations make it a great fit for early readers or a quick read-aloud that sparks curiosity about world geography and everyday school adventures. Parents will appreciate the upbeat, non-scary tone, and kids who love trucks, boats, and unusual vehicles will grin at each new mode of transport. If your child enjoys a story that follows a single journey, like *The Journey of the Nobleman*, they'll get a similar thrill here, but with a broader global twist.