Curtis, Andrea

"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! . . . explores sustainable transportation around the globe, including electric vehicles, public transit, bicycles, walking and more. It invites us to conjure up a city of the future, where these modes are all used together to create a place that is sustainable, healthy, accessible and safe."--Provided by publisher.

"Neighborhoods where people look out for each other, eat together, make art and build community are healthier, happier, greener and cleaners. [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 involved in their neighborhoods"--Provided by publisher.

"This narrative nonfiction book explores the water system as it affects cities. The narrative tracks our water from its source, moving through pipes and treatment facilities into our taps and fire hydrants, our pools and toilets, then out through storm and sewer systems. It takes a fun, engaged approach that emphasizes the experience of kids and how they relate to water. The underlying message is one of conservation and the importance of equitable access to this vital resource."--.

"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 his beak at the drab, brown birds. But, growing hungrier and thirstier, he realizes he has a lot to learn from them. Soon Barnaby is a part of their flock, scavenging for seeds and riding on the wind. But Barnaby can't forget his former home, and every night he searches for his owner's house using tricks the sparrows taught him. Finally, he finds it, and Barnaby returns home a changed bird"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book of narrative non-fiction 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, [and] back into the leaves and branches"--Amazon.com.

Describes what children around the world eat for lunch, including children in Japan, Kenya, Afghanistan, the United States, Peru, Canada, and more.

Christina and Daniel struggle to survive when the steamship "Asia" goes down in a violent storm.

"Examines how the fast-food industry uses advertising and marketing to influence children and young adults, while providing means and measures to combat the ... problem"--.

Describes what children around the world eat for lunch, including children in Japan, Kenya, Afghanistan, the United States, Peru, Canada, and more.