In the CityIn the City

"A family adventure around the city teaches readers how to plan ahead and use their senses to discover the ins and outs of a city community and environment while showing respect to the shared space. Before heading out on a walk in the city, check the weather, plot your course, and become familiar with local rules and events (traffic laws, road obstructions, construction, biking lanes, and so on!). And ask a friend to come along. The family and friends' careful attention to the local surroundings invites readers to think about how factors like traffic, meals, local events, and timing will impact their plans. In the city, there are wonderous things to discover! Where do all the noises come from? Subway rumbles, car honks, construction drilling, dogs barking, people chatting, and more! What do the sights tell us? The buildings tell us about the city architecture and local businesses, orange cones tell us about road work to avoid, streetlights tell us when it's safe to cross, and a sign at the fenced-in area of a local park tells us where it's okay to let dogs off the leash. What is your own impact, from the noises you make or things you leave behind, on your environment and the people you share it with? The book also offers young readers guidelines on respecting their city and the other people in it, and keeping both their local environment, neighbors, and themselves safe on every journey outside"--Provided by publisher.