Description |
32 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
Series |
Great cities of the world |
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Great cities of the world (12 Story Library (Firm))
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
Contents |
A river runs through it -- London is almost 2,000 years old -- A city of many languages -- Europe's most important banking center -- London's architecture: the old and the new -- Many ways to move around London -- Art, theater, and music are everywhere -- Londoners love sports -- The London Eye sees all -- Pub grub is popular in London -- Work a lot, relax a little -- Something to celebrate all year -- Fun facts about London -- Where in the world? -- Glossary -- Read more -- Index -- About the author. |
Summary |
"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book will include a historical timeline, a Fun Facts section, and Where in the World? map."--Amazon.com |
Subject |
London (England) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Travel. (OCoLC)fst01155558
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England. (OCoLC)fst01219920
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England -- London.
(OCoLC)fst01204271
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Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873
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Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Instructional and educational works.
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Illustrated works.
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ISBN |
9781632357250 (hbk. ; alk. paper) |
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1632357259 (hbk. ; alk. paper) |
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9781632358349 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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1632358344 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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9781645820123 (ebk.) |
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