A History of the City - A Human Experiment 9,000 Years in the Making

Have you ever looked at the towers, houses, bridges, and parks around you and wondered

In
Learn about the engineers behind the Golden Gate Bridge, the urban planners who battled for the soul of Paris, and other extraordinary characters who have left an indelible mark on our urban landscape, as well as discover how innovations like the safety elevator and the car reshaped city living, while also creating challenges for the future.

About the author

Leo Hollis

Product details

• Authors: Leo Hollis, Hollis Leo
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 14.07.2026
• EAN: 9798217138555
• ISBN: 9798217138555
• No. of pages: 80
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Exploration & Discovery, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Architecture, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Lifestyles / City & Town Life, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life, Buildings & construction (Children's / Teenage)