World Cities Volume l

By: Jill Copoda

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cities provides access to a wide range of geographic, demographic, economic, and social information for 50 cities from around the world. The material is arranged into 22 easy-to-follow rubrics that facilitate quick scanning and meaningful comparisons among entries: 1 Introduction, 2 Getting There, 3 Getting Around, 4 People, 5 Neighborhoods, 6 History, 7 Government, 8 Public Safety, 9 Economy, 10 Environment, 11 Shopping, 12 Education, 13 Health Care, 14 Media, 15 Sports, 16 Parks and Recreation, 17 Performing Arts, 18 Libraries and Museums, 19 Tourism, 20 Holidays and Festivals, 21 Famous Citizens, 22 Bibliography, including Web sites. The reader's guide outlines the structure of the book and describes the information consistently found in each of the 22 headings. Most entries also feature a map, flag, seal, and illustrations of places of interest. Tables showing cost and lifestyle information as well as description, area, population, racial breakdown, and nicknames are also included. Concluding each volume is a detailed glossary that defines often-used terms within the text. Volume 4 contains a cumulative index, providing easy access to the subjects mentioned throughout Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cities. Book jacket.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787648701
• ISBN13: 9780787648701
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Gale Group
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7