by RichardPlatt (Author)
Young readers will get a real sense of how towns and cities have developed all over the world from medieval towns and the extreme cities in the jungle and polar regions. What is suburban bliss and why are some of our cities dying? Read this book from start to finish for a riveting social history or dip in and out for some fascinating and often hilarious facts. The informal style of writing is supported by wonderful illustrations and photographs throughout; this is a book that will engage and inform children of 8 years and above.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 01 Apr 2010
ISBN 10: 0199119708
ISBN 13: 9780199119707
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: The next instalment in the popular Would You Believe series, this book is a fascinating journey into the evolution of things in our everyday lives, exploring the social history of towns and cities all over the world.