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1) In the city
Author
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Explains what life in a city is like.
2) Cool city
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to make city scenes from LEGOs with the help of Sean Kenney, a LEGO-certified professional.
3) City
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the story of the city--from ancient settlements to the modern metropolis."--cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Simple text and repetition of the letter 'c' help readers learn how to use the soft c sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Orange Mosquito
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"We often know and recognize the skyline of cities but are completely unaware of what is hidden underground: discover the underground city in the Australian desert, learn about Canada's shopping arcades or New York's spider web like underground transport network"--Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Sustainable cities make an effort to reduce their impact on the planet. They find environmentally friendly solutions for transportation, energy, and other parts of their infrastructure. Making a City Sustainable examines examples of how city planners have used sustainable technology to protect the environment in their communities.
10) I love my city
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this full-color illustrated nonfiction title, middle-grade readers learn the why and how of cities. Topics include infrastructure and urban planning, municipal governments, services like water and energy, and how population, demographics, and geography affect cities' development around the world. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and further resources."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
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
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Traveling within and between modern cities involves using buses, trains, bicycles, and other forms of transportation. Designing City Transport examines examples of how city planners have used these systems to make life easier for citizens while cutting back on pollution in their communities. 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,...
13) Powering a city
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
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...
14) City
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs Play (International) Ltd
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Looks at life in the city, letting young readers lift flaps to see how trucks and buses do such things as deliver the groceries, take care of the city park, and pick up school children.
Author
Series
Orca timeline volume 3
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces--from bears to bats, penguins to opossums--and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare. Wild City travels the globe, exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm,...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids / Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door--you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts,...
18) The stone heart
Author
Series
Nameless City volume 2
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Kaidu and Rat have only just recovered from the assassination attempt on the General of All Blades when more chaos breaks loose in the Nameless City: deep conflicts within the Dao nation are making it impossible to find a political solution for the disputed territory of the City itself. To complicate things further, Kaidu is fairly certain he's stumbled on a formula for the lost weapon of the mysterious founders of the City. . . . But sharing it...
19) Wow! City!
Author
Series
Izzy books (Robert Neubecker) volume 1
Publisher
Hyperior Books for Children
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Soon after her second birthday, Izzy and her father take a trip from the country to the big city.
Author
Publisher
Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Traffic! Roadwork! Sirens! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle becomes too much? From the peace and quiet of a museum, to the coziness of hot chocolate, this story is a celebration of the small, joyful moments that are hidden within the chaos"--
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