Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
I live in a town I live in a town S. Ward An eight-year-old child who lives in a small town in New Hampshire describes life in that rural community including its homes, schools, town meetings, orchards, and special days. OL14868203W
A city album A city album Peter Roop Text, photographs, and illustrations identify and trace patterns of continuity and change in cities in the United States, including such topics as transportation, homes, recreation, and employment. OL15022664W
Urban sprawl Urban sprawl Noel Merino The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the d… OL17903957W
What's It Like to Live Here? What's It Like to Live Here? Katie Marsico Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living in a small town. OL18183127W
Downtown Downtown Norma Fox Mazer A boy's parents leave him behind when they become fugitives due to their antiwar protest bombings. Eight years later, his mother reappears and he must decide what direction his life must take. OL1841657W
The city The city Douglas Florian A woman carrying a shopping bag passes all the sights of the city on the way to her apartment, then hangs on her wall the painting she has bought: a cityscape. OL448598W
Life in a medieval city Life in a medieval city Frances Gies,Joseph Gies Recreates the life of the rich and poor family, the housewife, businessman, doctor, scholar, clergy, artist, and writer of the Middle Ages, with insights into many customs and traditions of the perio… OL6552652W
Ghost Towns (Scary Places) Ghost Towns (Scary Places) Sarah Parvis Deserted towns are time capsules of the past, and the 11 places explored in this book all have a past marked by tragedy. The Lost Colony, for example, on Virginia’s Roanoke Island, was the first plac… OL8436454W