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Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Take a tour of America's best-loved --and lesser known-- urban delights in this compendium of city maps. Explore skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks, and city parks from Anchorage to Washington D.C., and discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make America what it is today"--Page [4] of cover.
5) A city
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the transportation, schools, housing, shopping, working, recreation, and other aspects of life in a large city, using Chicago, Illinois, as an example.
7) River town
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes, in brief text and illustrations, a year in the life of a river bank town and the many changes that occur throughout the seasons.
9) A city album
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Text, photographs, and illustrations identify and trace patterns of continuity and change in cities in the United States, including such topics as transportation, homes, recreation, and employment.
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
An anthology of articles debating issues related to America's cities, including the decline of the cities, measures to improve urban housing, the reduction of homelessness and urban crime, and how cities can be improved. Includes critical thinking activities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information and statistics about the ten most populated cities in the United States: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, and Detroit.
12) Desert town
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Universe
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Selections from M. Saseks most popular childrens travel guides compiled into one big look at the United States and its unique history. Celebrated the world over for his famous childrens books, master illustrator and storyteller M. Sasek captured the essence of the worlds major cities and brought them to life for an entire generation of young readers. Now comes a new edition from the master. Culled from the pages of M. Saseks renowned series of illustrated...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In Walking in the City with Jane, award-winning author Susan Hughes tells the fictionalized story of Jane Jacobs through a celebration of city life and grassroots activism. Even as a young girl, Jane was an independent thinker with an extraordinary imagination and sense of wonder. She was known to challenge her teacher and was often found playing with her imaginary friends, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Cedric the warrior. Always curious...
20) Our California
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Takes the reader on an imaginary trip through California while offering information about the history and geography of the major cities and towns.
