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In this fun and light-hearted introduction to cities, find out about the different styles of homes, types of transport, places to visit, emergency services, and much more. From skyscrapers to museums, and rooftop gardens to houseboats, discover what makes cities tick around the clock with this engaging book. With bright, bold and colorful illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock and easy-to-read text throughout, toddlers and very young children will gain an invaluable insight to how urban areas work. Covering a range of topics from housing to sporting events and everything in between, this is perfect for curious young minds to learn more about the world. As part of a series which also includes 'Airports' and 'Trains', this is the perfect introduction to cities for infants and very young children. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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Using a series of flaps and gatefolds, How Cities Work gets to the heart of the intricate functions of metropolitan areas. To the casual observer, cities can look and sound like chaos, but in this interactive book, young readers learn about the interdependent systems that make cities hum, including transportation, utilities, housing, and sanitation...Delightfully intricate illustrations invite readers to notice new, small details with every look...Complex STEM topics share space with fun trivia in this interactive and informative science and geography resource.-- Booklist (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) It's Richard Scarry grows up and meets urban planning. -- Shelf Awareness (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) The detail in the illustrations and text makes this an attractive offering to children.-- School Library Journal (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) This upbeat and thorough guide to what makes a city a city lets readers peek inside buildings, vehicles, and various attractions.-- Publishers Weekly (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) With whole pages that fold out and lots of smaller, subsidiary foldouts, the book invites children ages 3-7 to explore construction sites, urban green spaces and the anatomy of an apartment building.-- Wall Street Journal (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) This clever guide to the inner workings of a big city will provide long and lasting activity to the young and inquisitive mind.-- Story Monsters Ink (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) Likely to prompt young city dwellers to a broader understanding of their environment.-- Kirkus Reviews (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)

It's Richard Scarry grows up and meets urban planning. -- Shelf Awareness (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) Likely to prompt young city dwellers to a broader understanding of their environment.-- Kirkus Reviews (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) The detail in the illustrations and text makes this an attractive offering to children.-- School Library Journal (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) This clever guide to the inner workings of a big city will provide long and lasting activity to the young and inquisitive mind.-- Story Monsters Ink (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) This upbeat and thorough guide to what makes a city a city lets readers peek inside buildings, vehicles, and various attractions.-- Publishers Weekly (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) Using a series of flaps and gatefolds, How Cities Work gets to the heart of the intricate functions of metropolitan areas. To the casual observer, cities can look and sound like chaos, but in this interactive book, young readers learn about the interdependent systems that make cities hum, including transportation, utilities, housing, and sanitation...Delightfully intricate illustrations invite readers to notice new, small details with every look...Complex STEM topics share space with fun trivia in this interactive and informative science and geography resource.-- Booklist (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) With whole pages that fold out and lots of smaller, subsidiary foldouts, the book invites children ages 3-7 to explore construction sites, urban green spaces and the anatomy of an apartment building.-- Wall Street Journal (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)

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