municipal government

Young readers will learn that about half of the people on Earth live in cities. The center of a city is called downtown. Discover these and other exciting facts about the city.

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to the job of city mayor"--Provided by publisher.

Collection of articles written in 1902 and 1903 and originally published in "McClure's Magazine," exposing the corruption of American municipal government in the cities of St. Louis, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York.

Simple text and photographs present what a mayor is and what a mayor does.

Describes the structure and functions of a city council, discussing lawmaking, committees, budget decisions, and elections.

Describes the activities of the mayor of an animal city and those municipal employees, such as the fire commissioner, police commissioner, and commissioner of parks and recreation, who help him run the city.

Describes the purpose of city hall and provides information about the kinds of jobs done there. Includes sidebar information, color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Introduces students to the different ways local and state governments help and protect citizens.