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See the tall buildings. Hear a train speeding by. Smell the nuts roasting at a street stand. The city stimulates all of our senses in exciting ways. This book is a wonderful discussion and activity starter for children who live in or visit the city, and also ideal for classroom use in studying the five senses.
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"If you could design a city that would be both a great place to live and good for the planet, what would it look like? Today, more than half the world's population lives in cities and many of those cities face big challenges, including the climate crisis, food insecurity and rapid population growth, but they are also places where innovation can thrive. Peek into the past to see how cities have changed through time and explore what could make them...
9) City
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Did you know that about half of the people on Earth live in cities? Tokyo, Japan, is the most populated city in the world. Learn more in City, a title in the I Live Here! series.
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"Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are globe-trotting! From Paris to Sydney to New York City, they are doing some big city sight-seeing. The gang explores the landmarks, weather, and geography in each location. Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess which city the gang is visiting before turning the page"--
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Shopkeepers, gardeners, families, and police officers: these are just a few of the people who live and work in an urban community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the urban community, including what it s like to grow up in a city, who makes sure the city is safe, and places...
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Networks of sensors, devices, and technicians help make cities run more efficiently. Making a City Smart examines examples of how city planners have used these systems to change communities for the better. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. --Amazon
16) Powering a city
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Generating electricity and distributing it to homes and businesses is a critical task for any modern city. Powering a City examines each step in this process, including ways in which cities are searching for cleaner sources of electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to...
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Collecting trash and recycling, processing it, and carrying it to its final destination are some of the most important challenges cities face. Providing Waste Solutions for a City examines each step in these processes, including innovative ways in which cities are making their waste systems more environmentally friendly. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...
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"Every citizen of a city needs clean water to live, making a city's water system one of the most important parts of its infrastructure. Supplying Water for a City examines each step in this process, including ways in which new improvements will help keep water supplies safe and reliable."--Google Books.
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