The Big Book of Civil Engineering for Curious Kids56 pages packed with information about- How cities developed around the world- The people who make cities their home- Architecture and culture- How urban planners organize a city and its services- The role of City Hall- Systems for water, waste, and energy- And innovations for an eco-friendly urban future In the spirit ofDavid Macaulay's The Way Things Work, I Love My City is atreasure trove of information for middle-grade readers who want to know the howand why of cities. Why did cities start appearing in the first place, orbecome what we know today? How do urban planners know where to place firestations, schools, and parks? What's a water tower, and how does it fill thepipes of thousands of people? How about roads and highways, communications and energy, water treatment and waste? The answers to these questions and more can be foundin this richly illustrated, global guide to everything urban. Today, 55% of the global population is urban, and that number is only growing. In I Love My City, readers explore thehistory, geography, demography, technology, infrastructure, and government ofcities, with fascinating facts about specific urban centres around the world. Aparticular focus on ecology, green energy, and environmental planning movesreaders forward to consider what sustainable development might look like in thefuture as well. This nonfiction STEM title, ideal for civics and social studiesunits, includes a table of contents, a glossary, and a list of resources forfurther research. Written by children's author France Desmarais and municipaladministrator Richard Adam, with lively full-color illustrations from YvesDumont, I Love My City is a captivating resource for the library, classroom, or home.