Download or read book The City at Eye Level written by Meredith Glaser and published by Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although rarely explored in academic literature, most inhabitants and visitors interact with an urban landscape on a day-to-day basis is on the street level. Storefronts, first floor apartments, and sidewalks are the most immediate and common experience of a city. These "plinths" are the ground floors that negotiate between inside and outside, the public and private spheres. The City at Eye Level qualitatively evaluates plinths by exploring specific examples from all over the world. Over twenty-five experts investigate the design, land use, and road and foot traffic in rigorously researched essays, case studies, and interviews. These pieces are supplemented by over two hundred beautiful color images and engage not only with issues in design, but also the concerns of urban communities. The editors have put together a comprehensive guide for anyone concerned with improving or building plinths, including planners, building owners, property and shop managers, designers, and architects.
Download or read book Getting to Know City Kids written by Sally Middlebrooks and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging the prevailing misconception that poor city kids are "troubled", "passive", and "dumb", this revealing study will stimulate alternative approaches to looking at children's capacities to learn, urging teachers to build on and extend the complexity of children's play as it relates to the intellectual work of the classroom.
Download or read book City Kids written by Susan Perkis Haven and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1987-10-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Simon & Schuster, City Kids is Sue Haven and Valerie Monroe's advice for raising kids in urban areas—from Cincinnati to Seattle—and having fun doing it. City Kids is Sue Haven and Valerie Monroe's advice from kids and parents living in the inner city gleaned from their experiences on living and raising kids in the city.
Download or read book City Kids City Schools written by William Ayers and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to City Kids, City Teachers is a collection of top-selected writings on life in urban schools and neighborhoods, in a volume that explores such topics as culturally relevant teaching methods, the criminalization of youth, and the inequities of school funding. Original.
Download or read book City Kids City Teachers written by William Ayers and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “City Kids, City Teachers has the potential to create genuine change in the learning, teaching, and administration of urban public schools.” —Library Journal In more than twenty-five provocative selections, an all-star cast of educators and writers explores the surprising realities of city classrooms from kindergarten through high school. Contributors including Gloria Ladson-Billings, Lisa Delpit, June Jordan, Lewis H. Lapham, Audre Lorde, and Deborah Meier move from the poetic to the practical, celebrating the value of city kids and their teachers. Useful both as a guide and a call to action for anyone who teaches or has taught in the city, it is essential reading for those contemplating teaching in an urban setting and for every parent with children in a city school today. “Hopeful, helpful discussions of culturally relevant teaching . . . moving illustrations of what urban teaching is all about.” —Publishers Weekly “A refreshing and eclectic collection.” —Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here “With its upbeat mix of ready-to-share city kids’ memoirs and classroom strategies, this book is an inspiring resource for veteran teachers, parents, community members, and students.” —Educational Leadership “You’ll feel sad, angry, hopeful, agitated, and inspired.” —NEA Today
Download or read book The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City written by Jodi Kendall and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful middle grade novel is a modern-day homage to Charlotte’s Web,perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Cammie McGovern. “We fell in love with The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City! No matter how big she gets, there’s always room for Hamlet in our hearts.” —Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, New York Times bestselling co-authors of Esther the Wonder Pig A little pig in a big city leads to lots of trouble! Josie Shilling’s family is too big, their cramped city house is too small, and she feels like no one’s ever on her side. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, her older brother, Tom, brings home a pink, squirmy bundle wrapped in an old football jersey—a piglet he rescued from a nearby farm. Her name is Hamlet. The minute Josie holds Hamlet, she feels an instant connection. But there’s no room for Hamlet in the crowded Shilling household. And whoever heard of keeping a pig in the city? So it’s up to Josie to find her a forever home. The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City is a heartwarming tale of family, belonging, and growing bigger when you’ve always felt small.
Download or read book Little Cities New York written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let your little urbanite explore the bustling big apple with this illustrated children’s travel guide! Say hello to the city that never sleeps! Visit the Statue of Liberty, meet dinosaurs at the Smithsonian, hail a taxi cab, and catch a show on Broadway - there’s so much for little explorers to do in New York City! Packed with bold, vibrant illustrations and simple, clear text that’s ideal for reading aloud, this charming picture book will capture the attention of young readers in no time! Perfect for children aged 3-5 years old, it provides a child-friendly tour of the city and showcases iconic landmarks and fun activities for kids to do. The Ultimate Travel Companion Children will love discovering lots of fascinating fun facts about New York. Marvel at the bright lights of Times Square! Did you know that this is one of the busiest intersections in the world? Have a picnic in Central Park! Did you know that Central Park is the most filmed public park in the world? This colorful picture book is perfect for little travelers vacationing in New York, or little locals who want to learn more about their hometown. Complete the Series: The Little Cities series showcases child-friendly attractions for kids to visit in different cities. From Chicago and Austin to San Francisco and Boston, these engaging guides highlight what makes each city truly special. Where will you decide to explore today?
Download or read book How Will We Get to the Beach written by Brigitte Luciani and published by NorthSouth Books. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toddlers will love this uncomplicated story, while older preschoolers will be involved in guessing what must be left behind as they watch Roxanne pack up for the beach! One beautiful summer day Roxanne decides to go to the beach. She loads up the car with everything she wants to take with her: the turtle...the umbrella..the book of wonderful stories...the ball...and, of course her baby! But the car won't start. Undaunted, Roxanne decides to take the bus to the beach. But something can't go on the bus. Whenever Roxanne comes up with a new way to get to the beach she discovers she must leave something behind-and children will have great fun guessing just what's missing each time.
Download or read book Inner City Kids written by Alice Mcintyre and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban teens of color are often portrayed as welfare mothers, drop outs, drug addicts, and both victims and perpetrators of the many kinds of violence which can characterize life in urban areas. Although urban youth often live in contexts which include poverty, unemployment, and discrimination, they also live with the everydayness of school, friends, sex, television, music, and other elements of teenage lives. Inner City Kids explores how a group of African American, Jamaican, Puerto Rican, and Haitian adolescents make meaning of and respond to living in an inner-city community. The book focuses on areas of particular concern to the youth, such as violence, educational opportunities, and a decaying and demoralizing urban environment characterized by trash, pollution, and abandoned houses. McIntyre's work with these teens draws upon participatory action research, which seeks to codevelop programs with study participants rather than for them.
Download or read book City Kids City Schools written by William Ayers and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2008-08-12 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the approximately 50 million public school students in the United States, more than half are in urban schools. A contemporary companion to City Kids, City Teachers: Reports from the Front Row, this new and timely collection has been compiled by four of the country’s most prominent urban educators. Contributors including Sandra Cisneros, Jonathan Kozol, Sapphire, and Patricia J. Williams provide some of the best writing on life in city schools and neighborhoods. Young people and practicing teachers, poets and scholars, social critics and journalists offer unique takes on topics ranging from culturally relevant teaching and scripted curricula to the criminalization of youth, gentrification, and the inequities of school funding. In the words of Sonia Nieto, City Kids, City Schools “challenge[s] the conventional wisdom of what it means to teach in urban schools.”
Download or read book Outdoors with Kids New York City written by Cheryl de Jong-Lambert and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a guide to the best family-friendly outdoor spaces in New York City.
Download or read book The Kid s Guide to New York City written by Eileen Ogintz and published by Kid's Guides. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kid's Guide to New York City is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide for taking kids into the City.
Download or read book Hey Kids Let s Visit New York City written by Teresa Mills and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun and Exciting Facts about things to do in New York City! Hey Kids! Did you know...¿There is a beach and amusement park only a subway ride away from downtown Manhattan - and the National Hot Dog Eating Contest is held there every July 4?¿In NYC you can see a Chinese parade in the afternoon and then visit a real Italian restaurant at night?¿There's a 60 foot tall Ferris Wheel in a toy store in Times Square?¿There's a building in NYC that looks like an iron?You can read about all of these things and more in Hey Kids! Let's Visit New York City! The guide for kids is full of fun New York City facts and photos, and you will enjoy it whether you are preparing for a vacation with the family, or simply want to learn a little more about some attractions in New York City.Younger kids will love this neat way to visit New York City through reading with their family!Teresa Mills is the bestselling author of the Hey Kids! Let's Visit Series of children's books! This New York City book for kids will give kids a virtual tour of the Big Apple along with some fun facts about the attractions in New York City. Kids of all ages will love to pictures of the things to do in NYC.
Download or read book Saving Pumpernickels a City Kids Lullaby written by Frantzline Tingue and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hes a herb at school. He has all the things wrong with him that he could possibly have including being black, poor and skinny as a twig. His parents, one German and one Brazilian, make a very odd pair. They obviously arent his. Hes no one special. Just a 12-year-old kid in Queens, trying to overcome the worst with wry humor and the little he has. This is his lullaby. This book contains twenty of the best short stories by Frantzline Tingue. Whether it is about a girl who can fl y in "To Fly," or about a boy and his grandma in "Grandma's big bear hug." All the stories are written for the en-tertainment for readers of all ages.
Download or read book Little Kid Big City New York written by Beth Beckman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could have an adventure in New York City, where would you go? Curious readers will find plenty to see, learn, and explore in this fun and illustrated pick-your-own-path travel guide! Would you walk the Brooklyn Bridge for a huge slice of pizza, see the dazzling lights in Times Square, or visit the whale at the Museum of Natural History? Create your own itinerary, choose which places to visit at the end of every page, and follow along with an adventurous family as they explore New York. • Visit iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the legendary Broadway theater district. • Grab a slice from New York's iconic pizzerias, sample world-famous bagels, and try a taste of Harlem Soul food. • Discover off-the-beaten-path destinations such as the Little Red Lighthouse, the Underground Transit Museum, and the Boardwalk of Coney Island. • Travel through the city that never sleeps by waterway ferry, subway and the iconic yellow taxi. • Get to know the diversity of the city through visits to Chinatown, Little Italy, Queens, and Harlem. Featuring playful illustrations, a diverse and lovable cast of characters, an invaluable resources section, and a fun foldout map, this book is an ingenious way for kids to take the lead while planning a vacation or learning about one of the largest cities in the world. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a real-life tourist, Little Kid, Big City! has everything you need to invent your own adventure! Next stop, Little Kid, Big City!: London
Download or read book City Kids Country Kids written by Amanda McRaney Jenkins and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perform this script about two country kids who visit the city.
Download or read book The Child in the City written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
