cities and towns

The story of a small New England town fraught with human drama, family conflict, marriage, life and death.

Describes, compares, and contrasts cities, suburbs, and rural communities, presenting the perspectives of children from each.

"When LEGO City holds a huge race, everyone decides to join the fun. There are race cars, monster trucks, 4x4s, and twins Taylor and Tyler, who will do anything to win, even cheat! Who will finish first?"--Back cover.

"It's a big day in the big city for Stick Cat and his best friend, Edith. There are treasures to hunt, songs to sing, pigeons to catch--and naps to take. But way up on the twenty-third floor, danger lurks just around the corner. Terrible noises and violent crashes trap a desperate man in the building next door. Stick Cat will need to navigate his way across the alley--and around Edith's peculiar ways--to attempt a rescue"--Back cover.

Highlights eight families in Milwaukee who are living in the poorest neighborhoods just barely getting by. Examines the eviction of families from their homes, and provides ideas for changing this increasingly common course in America.

"Stick Cat is going somewhere he's never been before--his best friend Edith's apartment. It's got everything: donut crumbs in the sink, a fire escape, and a window with a great view of the big city. While admiring the view, Stick Cat sees trouble. Hazel, the bagel maker, is in serious danger in the building across the alley. Stick Cat will use his smarts--and Edith's appetite--to devise a rescue plan. But can Hazel hang on long enough for this dynamic duo to save her?"--Provided by publisher.

"Perch on top of a skyscraper with the Stickmen, then descend to street level and travel below to see all the layers of a city. But beware, some layers are smellier than others! Follow the Stickmen to land on a helipad, ride in a double-decker underground subway, and view a giant lump of fat in a sewer. The Stickmen unveil the hidden systems that keep a city lit up, networked, and clean, and reveal fascinating facts and statistics along the way"--Amazon.com.

When diplomatic efforts fail to resolve deep conflicts within the Dao nation, Kaidu and Rat race against time to prevent a war that is complicated by Kaidu's discovery of a formula for the lost weapon of the City's mysterrious founders.

Describes what it is like to live in a city.