Walking in the City with Jane: A Story of Jane Jacobs | 誠品線上

Walking in the City with Jane: A Story of Jane Jacobs

內容簡介

內容簡介 From the time she was a young girl, Jane Jacobs' curious mind made her a keen observer of everything around her. When she grew up, she moved to New York City, a place full of new wonders for her to explore. It was there she realized that, just like in nature, a city is an ecosystem. "It is made of different parts -- sidewalks, parks, stores, neighborhoods, City Hall . . . and people, of course. When they all work together, the city is healthy." So, when city planner Robert Moses proposed creating highways through the city that would destroy neighborhoods and much of what made New York great, Jane decided she couldn't let it happen. She stood up to the officials and rallied her neighbors to stop the plans --and even got arrested! Jane's bravery and ideas had a huge influence on urban planning that is still being felt today.In this lively and engaging informational picture book, award-winning author Susan Hughes provides a fictionalized story of the life of Jane Jacobs, one of the world's greatest urban thinkers and activists. This book makes a terrific resource for studying civic engagement, urban life, the history of New York and Toronto (where Jane moved later in life), and the role of city planning. Jane's inspirational story is also an excellent example for character education lessons on perseverance, citizenship and initiative. Stylized illustrations by Valérie Boivin perfectly evoke the story's time and place. End matter includes a brief biography of Jane Jacobs.

作者介紹

作者介紹 Susan Hughes an award-winning author, whose books for children include Case Closed?, No Girls Allowed, Earth to Audrey and Maggie McGillicuddy's Eye for Trouble. Susan lives in Toronto, Ontario.Valérie Boivin is a freelance illustrator with a degree in graphic design from Laval University. Her work can be found in children's books and magazines. She lives in Quebec City.

商品規格

最佳賣點

最佳賣點 : In this lively and engaging informational picture book, award-winning author Hughes provides a fictionalized story of the life of Jane Jacobs, one of the world's greatest urban thinkers and activists. This book is ideal for use in studying civic engagement, urban life, the histories of New York and Toronto, and the role of city planning. Full color.

活動

• 7/17前 全站滿$2,800折$300
• 7/17前 全站滿$1,600折$150