cities and towns

A collection of contemporary urban American folklore and a discussion of their meanings.

Profiles the major cities that existed in the ancient civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, India, China, and the Americas and discusses how studying the growth and development of those cities can help urban planners create better cities in the future.

The outbreak of war between truck drivers and pushcart peddlers brings the mounting problems of traffic to the attention of both the city of New York and the world.

Little Critter saves the day when his dad gets stuck in a tree, discovers staying home from school is less fun that he imagined, learns what to do in case of a fire, and takes the reader on a tour through Critterville.

Introduces the work of a mayor, how a mayor is elected, and what a city government does for its citizens and the nation.

As President William Howard Taft stops in a small town to greet the people, the delicious smell of apple pie appeals to him more than the waving crowd, and when a little boy steps forward and offers to help him find the pie, the president agrees and sets out on a high-calorie tour of the town.

Explores the myths and legends that have grown up around the origins of some of the world's great cities, including Rome, Tenochtitlan, Mecca, Bodh Gaya, Babylon, and Jerusalem.

Examines the history and social roles of people who lived in English cities during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.

Explores the development of cities over time, the impact that they have on the environment, and what can be done to lessen that impact.

Discusses the need for sustainable cities, the problems, ideas, solutions, and future of livable and healthy cities.