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Discover how ten innovative cities are becoming greener and more livable, inspiring us to improve our own...
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Discover how ten innovative cities are becoming greener and more livable, inspiring us to improve our own communities. In every country around the world, cities are exciting places full of vibrant landmarks and diverse people all living together. But today's cities also have problems: overcrowding, pollution, heavy traffic, and poverty. Luckily, cities are used to adapting, and they're already coming up with new ways to modernize, making them attractive, welcoming, and pleasant places to live. As a city-dweller of the future, dive into this book to discover clever new ideas and dream about the kind of city you'd like to live in. Who knows, maybe one day you'll build it! INSPIRATION TO TAKE ACTION: Meet the visionary architects, passionate residents, and energetic leaders driving these changes, and learn how both children and adults can contribute to making their own cities more livable. ECO-THEMES: Kids will learn about the importance of sustainability, innovation, global awareness, and personal responsibility. KID-FRIEND APPROACH TO INNOVATION: A great way to introduce children to the fascinating and important work done in urban design. Perfect for:
- Gift-givers looking for design and technology nonfiction for curious kids
- Budding architects, urban planners, or scientists
- Fans of books about how things are built or how they work
Author: Didier Cornille
Publisher: Post Wave
Published: 06/10/2025
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 11.90h x 8.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9798895090145
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2025 pg. 72
About the Author
Didier Cornille was a student of Claude Courtecuisse at the Lille Fine Arts School. He then joined Roger Tallon's design department at the Arts Décoratifs in Paris. During his studies he met the designer Ettore Sottsass in Milan, who steered his work as a designer in the right direction. his work as a designer, and turned to the creation which he exhibited at the Neotu gallery. After teaching design at the fine arts in Tunis, then in Tourcoing and at LISAA (Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués) in Paris, he taught design for a long time at Le Mans Fine arts School. Today, he devotes his time to his books and his work as a designer. He lives in Paris.
- Gift-givers looking for design and technology nonfiction for curious kids
- Budding architects, urban planners, or scientists
- Fans of books about how things are built or how they work
Author: Didier Cornille
Publisher: Post Wave
Published: 06/10/2025
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 11.90h x 8.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9798895090145
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2025 pg. 72
About the Author
Didier Cornille was a student of Claude Courtecuisse at the Lille Fine Arts School. He then joined Roger Tallon's design department at the Arts Décoratifs in Paris. During his studies he met the designer Ettore Sottsass in Milan, who steered his work as a designer in the right direction. his work as a designer, and turned to the creation which he exhibited at the Neotu gallery. After teaching design at the fine arts in Tunis, then in Tourcoing and at LISAA (Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués) in Paris, he taught design for a long time at Le Mans Fine arts School. Today, he devotes his time to his books and his work as a designer. He lives in Paris.
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