public utilities

"Many communities are large, diverse places that support a mix of people. These citizens require a wide variety of services. Small and large businesses, shops, public and private organizations, places of learning, health facilities, places of worship, and more all serve the citizens of a community. A variety of sidebars add valuable information to the topic. Readers will embark on a journey of discovery about the places where community members can be involved with its available services"--Provided by publisher.

Provides background information on the conflict between Native Americans on the Standing Rock Reservation and the plans to build the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline across the river that provides drinking water to the reservation.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes living in a suburban community, and describes neighborhoods and the different kinds of homes, community services such as hospitals, police, and firemen, and more.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes living in a suburban community, and describes neighborhoods and the different kinds of homes, community services such as hospitals, police, and firemen, and more.

Explores the history and controversy surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Every day, millions of people across the United States drive on public roads, purchase goods shipped to stores on trains, and take flight across the country. They have access to water at the turn of a handle and electricity at the flip of a switch. These conveniences all come as the result of the nation's vast and highly developed infrastructure.

Argues that energy industries should not be regulated by the government, discussing how market forces would lower consumer prices and how energy businesses should be demonopolized.

Illustrations with explanatory text describe such familiar everyday processes as generating electricity, producing a newspaper, handling sewage, and delivering flowers.