Andrea Curtis
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"Living in cities where water flows effortlessly from our taps and fountains, it’s easy to take it for granted. City of Water, the second book in the ThinkCities series, shines a light on the water system that is vital for our health and well-being. The narrative traces the journey of water from the forests, mountains, lakes, rivers and wetlands that form the watershed, through pipes and treatment facilities, into our taps, fire hydrants and toilets,...
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Thinkcities volume 1
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"'Imagine a city draped in a blanket of green. Is this the city you know?' A Forest in the City looks at the urban forest, starting with a bird’s-eye view of the tree canopy, then swooping down to street level, digging deep into the ground, then moving up through a tree’s trunk, back into the leaves and branches. Trees make our cities more beautiful and provide shade but they also fight climate change and pollution, benefit our health and connections...
3) Big water
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When seventeen-year-old Christina runs away from home and boards the steamship Asia, a violent storm causes the ship to sink, and she and a brooding young man named Daniel must fight for survival.
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"Neighborhoods where people look out for each other, eat together, make art and build community are healthier, happier, greener and cleaner....[This book] explores how people are working together to make their neighborhoods great. Journey around the world to discover how people have been dreaming up new ways to ensure their cities and neighborhoods are creative, inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Includes a list of ideas for children to get...
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Thinkcities volume 3
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"Congested city streets are noisy and thick with cars and trucks, while pedestrians and cyclists are squeezed to the dangerous edges--but does it have to be this way? Imagine a city where we aren't stuck in cars, where clean air makes it easier to breathe, and where transit is easy to access--and on time. Imagine a city where streets are for people! This fun, accessible and ultimately hopeful book explores sustainable transportation around the globe,...
7) Barnaby
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"Barnaby is a blue budgie who's got it all: a golden cage, bells to jingle-jangle, and an owner who gives him all the snacks and attention he wants. Until his owner brings home a 'friend' for Barnaby: a little yellow canary. Barnaby is not happy. When his tantrums don't convince his owner to get rid of the canary, Barnaby flies away and ends up hopelessly lost. While stopping for a rest, he encounters a flock of wild sparrows. At first, he looks down...