city and town life

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a young girl and her father as they share a busy day at the park before returning to their fourth-floor apartment.

Simple text and photographs introduce different communities, such as rural, urban, and suburban communities.

When an eleven-year-old Nigerian boy leaves his small village to live with his uncle in the city, he is exposed to a range of new experiences and becomes fascinated with crossing the Niger River on a ferry boat.

Poems by the African American writer about the friendship of two spirited girls.

Explores the diversity of a community in which various people cook and eat food, play games, and dance together to celebrate Neighbors' Day.

A beautiful, provincial Norwegian town is invaded by German soldiers. An act of brutality begins an uncontrollable, unalterable chain of events.

In this update of the classic fable, City Mouse and his cousin, Country Mouse, exchange visits and, although they find many things to like in each other's homes, they quickly learn that each prefers his own.

"Millions of people live in cities around the world, but have you ever wondered how cities work? All those people need clean water to drink, a safe place to live, and a way to get all around the city! How do you take care of all those people's needs? Your city has a plan for that. Read and find out all about the systems a city has to help keep everyone safe, healthy, and happy"--Provided by publisher.

"Under a radiant moon and surrounded by all the noises of the city at night, a little boy prays for those in need, for wars to end, for the sick to be healed, and for all the members of his family"--Provided by publisher.

??Est??s aburrido de ser siempre tan correcto? ??Desearias divertirte m??s? El se??or Tigre sabe exactamente c??mo te sientes. Por eso decidi?? volverse salvaje. Pero...??no ha ido demasiado lejos?" -- Page 4 of cover.