Ultimate Book of Cities

(Hardback)

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What can you find in a department store Who controls the traffic system in the city How do lampposts light up the streets The Ultimate Book of Cities reveals the answers to these questions and much, much more in an oversized fact- and action-packed look at life in the big city!

Featuring 55 flaps, pop-ups, pull tabs and movable parts, this all-you-need-to-know guide provides detailed information about what makes a city tick: from the different ways of getting around and what goes on in all the big buildings, to what traffic signs mean and who are all the people who keep the city in tip-top shape! It is a must-have volume to add to a young reader's library of The Ultimate Book series.

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"Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over."--Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Anne-Sophie Baumann studied science and literature before becoming an editor and finally, an author. A keen investigator herself, she satisfying curious young minds. Her topics range from construction vehicles to wildlife and often feature moveable parts to help children understand the world around them.

Didier Balicevic studied at the Ecole des Arts Dcoratifs in Strasbourg. He lives near Paris, where he works in publishing.