city and town life

Focusing on life in small towns, this is a collection of true murder stories, criminal case studies, and more from authors of true crime, crime fiction, and others.

Nat and her mom move from all their friends in Philadelphia to boring rural Pennsylvania, but she soon meets a cute next-door neighbor and his even cuter horse, Ghost.

"Ronnie Anne and Bobby Santiago are newcomers in Great Lakes City, living with their multi-generational family in a multi-cultural apartment building. Between helping out their abuelos, posing for their Tia Frida's latest art installment, or just getting some more family time with their cousins, it is never a dull moment"--Amazon.

What does a city need to thrive? Build one layer by layer to find out. Start with a source of water then add the buildings and people that make up the bustling city. Then, get creative to make your own city environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

"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.

In the early twentieth century, a small town is rapidly transformed into a bustling, money-making nest of competitors overrun by a group of greedy men.

Monster decides to move to a new city, and soon he has found a house to live in and makes new friends.

Follow the story of a street as it changes over thousands of years.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text take the reader on a tour around town.

"A spirited girl visits her cousins in the country for a chance to break free from the clamor and crowd of life in the city."--Provided by publisher.