FICTION

Cities: Discover How They Work with 25 Projects

by Kathleen M. REILLY
illus. by Tom Casteel. 128p.(Build It Yourself) chron. diag. further reading. glossary. index. websites. Nomad. 2014. Tr $21.95. ISBN 9781619302136; pap. $16.95. ISBN 9781619302174.
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Gr 3–5—"According to the 2010 Census, 80% of Americans live in urban areas." But do they know what it takes to make a city run? From this well-organized and engaging text, readers will learn how cities developed and grew. This title starts from the very beginning, discussing how a city evolved in ancient times, and works its way up to issues that plague cities today. Included are 25 cross-curricular activities that will engage readers and develop their understanding of how cities work. The simple black-and-white illustrations are helpful, but young readers accustomed to photos might pass on it when leafing through the book. Even so, this is a worthy title for any library collection.—Esther Keller, I.S. 278, Brooklyn, NY
Reviewed by Esther Keller , Jun 01, 2014

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