If you could design a city that would be both a great place to live and good for the planet, what would it look like?
Cities: How Humans Live Together travels through time to explore questions like: When and why did cities form? How did people access food and water? Where did they go to the bathroom? Peek into the past to see how cities have changed through time and explore what could make cities more sustainable and welcoming for today and tomorrow.
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Reviews and Accolades
Children’s Book Council Librarian Favorites Award, 2024
SCBWI Golden Kite Finalist for Text for Older Readers, 2024
Long-listed for the Green Earth Book Award, 2024
CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, Commended, 2023
“A thought-provoking guide to the past, present, and future of cities… This engaging, accessible book will spark discussions. —Kirkus
“Full of engaging facts...A colorful combination of photographs, cartoon illustrations, and infographics provides plenty of visuals in this appealing look at human history.” – Booklist
“Truly impressive…An engaging presentation of information that might otherwise be seen as technical and mundane. Recommended.”
– School Library Connection
“‘Must-have’ for middle-grade readers…An engaging format with an information-packed text...By encouraging critical thinking about the development of sustainable, safe, equitable cities around the world, Cities challenges today’s students to learn from the past and prepare for the future. Highly Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
