I Love My City

For middle-grade
readers always wondering why and how things work, cities provide an endless
source of curiosity. Why did cities start appearing in the first place, or
become what we know today? How do urban planners know where to place fire
stations, schools, and parks? What's a water tower and how does it fill the pipes
of thousands of people? How about roads and highways, phone lines and energy,
water treatment and waste?

Today, 55% of the global population is urban,
and that number is only growing. In I Love My City, readers explore the
history, geography, demography, technology, infrastructure, and government of
cities, with fascinating facts about specific urban centres around the world. A
particular focus on ecology, green energy, and environmental planning moves
readers forward to consider what sustainable development might look like in the
future as well. This nonfiction STEM title, ideal for civics and social
studies units, includes a table of contents, a glossary, and a list of
resources for further research. Written by children's author France Demarais and
municipal administrator Richard Adam, with lively full-color illustrations from
Yves Dumont, I Love My City is a captivating resource for the library, classroom,
or home.