The Big Book of Civil Engineering for Curious Kids 56 pages packed
with information about How cities developed around the world The
people who make cities their home Architecture and culture How
urban planners organize a city and its services The role of City
Hall Systems for water, waste, and energy And innovations for an
eco-friendly urban future In the spirit of David Macaulay’s The
Way Things Work, I Love My City is a treasure trove of information
for middle-grade readers who want to know the how and why of
cities. Why did cities start appearing in the first place, or
become what we know today? How do urban planners know where to
place fire stations, schools, and parks? What’s a water tower,
and how does it fill the pipes of thousands of people? How about
roads and highways, communications and energy, water treatment and
waste? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this
richly illustrated, global guide to everything urban. Today, 55% of
the global population is urban, and that number is only growing. In
I Love My City, readers explore the history, geography, demography,
technology, infrastructure, and government of cities, with
fascinating facts about specific urban centres around the world. A
particular focus on ecology, green energy, and environmental
planning moves readers forward to consider what sustainable
development might look like in the future as well. This nonfiction
STEM title, ideal for civics and social studies units, includes a
table of contents, a glossary, and a list of resources for further
research. Written by children’s author France Desmarais and
municipal administrator Richard Adam, with lively full-color
illustrations from Yves Dumont, I Love My City is a captivating
resource for the library, classroom, or home.
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