Town Life (Project Eco-City)

Parker, Philip

ISBN 10: 1568472870 ISBN 13: 9781568472874

Publisher: Thomson Learning, 1995

Discusses the origin of cities, describes the woods and waters that they conceal, and considers air quality, food and water sources, the problems of waste disposal, and how cities fit into ecological balance

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly:

These titles in the Project Eco-City series examine the challenges facing ever-growing urban populations. The attractive designs intersperse clearly delineated blocks of text with photographs, charts and drawings; both books suggest related hands-on projects?"Run a School Eco-Audit," "Make a Compost Can." Town Life focuses on the ecological demands of town living, including the toll taken on surrounding land and water by transportation, sewage, energy and trash needs, and discusses problems faced when the requirements of people and nature collide. Global Cities covers some of the same material, but adopts a more international approach. Parker looks at how major metropolitan areas have developed environmental problems, and at the diverse methods being used to combat waste and pollution. Such issues as overcrowding (e.g., Mexico City) and transportation alternatives (e.g., Copenhagen) are intermixed with a comforting dailiness?festivals and street art, for example. Concise works on critical subjects. Ages 9-11.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.