Description
Captivated, melancholy and shock are emotions stirred in this remarkable global adventure. Through short vignettes, Smith narrates his personal experiences while offering glimpses of many different cultures. Readers will see budget travel in a whole new light, through the eyes of a man with a small backpack and a big curiosity.Smith?s stunning photographs and prose will make his audience laugh and be astonished about what our world is really like.
Book Reviews:
“A delightful smorgasbord, especially recommended for armchair travelers.”
– The Midwest Book Review
“This book will not be put down … the delightful mix of touching stories and perceptive descriptions of many cultures.”
– Voice of Youth Advocates
About the Author:
Michael Smith is the author of numerous award-winning books for all ages, including What in the World!, World Trivia, Relativity, Thomas the T. rex and Questions for Kid. Smith’s titles received many awards such as the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Junior Library Guild Selection, Mom’s Choice Award. National Parenting Publications Awards, Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year, etc. His upcoming science title It Starts with a Raindrop will be published in Fall 2016.