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Simple text and photographs describe life in small towns.

Describes the transportation, schools, housing, shopping, working, recreation, and other aspects of life in a large city, using Chicago, Illinois, as an example.

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.

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.

"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...