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The Cities Book

212p. illus. maps. photos. Lonely Planet. Sept. 2016. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781786570192.
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Gr 4–8—Take a wild ride through 86 cities located all around the world. The journey begins with a two-page map of the world with the cities listed; readers can pick and choose which cities sound interesting to them and explore from there. The information provided is dynamic and accompanied by images and artifacts so that a mental picture of the city can be formed. Students will be captivated by the vibrant colors and photos depicting various sights, from the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles to the BMW headquarters in Munich. Additionally, for each city, there's a map that pinpoints where it is located both within its country and in the world. Elementary and middle school students will love poring over these pages.
VERDICT An ideal option for browsers that's bound to rouse students' interest in geography.
Reviewed by April Sanders, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL , Apr 01, 2017

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