city and town life

When oozing slime threatens to cover the whole town, residents work together to remove the menace, but is it really gone?.

Ted Hammond, the only sixth grader in his small Nebraska town's one-room schoolhouse, searches for clues to the disappearance of a homeless family.

"There's always something exciting happening around town. In this collection, [one will] find action-packed tales about ... LEGO City heroes as they fight crime, put out fires, explore volcanoes, chase after jewels, and much, much more!"--Back cover.

After a devastating earthquake hits, a little girl and her neighbors help each other rebuild their city. Includes author's note.

All it takes for an anywhere farm is one farmer, plus soil and sunshine, some water, and a seed.

In this cumulative story, townspeople work together to build a park and then celebrate their achievement with fireworks and a party.

"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.