The Ultimate Book of Cities

　　還記得《陸海空建築工程大集合》(The Ultimate Construction Site Book)的交通、工程及建築結構大冒險嗎? 這一回換到都市中來探險囉！

　　超過60個精心設計的翻翻拉拉操作機關，從街道、交通、號誌到醫院救護等全新的10個主題帶領小朋友了解繁忙的都市如何運作。是孩子們探索週遭都市生活最佳翻翻機關書。

　　Where does the Express bus take you?
　　How many swans are in the lake at the park?
　　What replaces the shoe repair store?

　　The Ultimate Book of Cities reveals the answers to these questions and much, much more in an oversized fact- and action-packed look at life in the big city! Featuring 59 flaps, pop-ups, pull tabs and movable parts, this all-you-need-to-know guide provides detailed information about what makes a city tick: from the different ways of getting around and what goes on in all the big buildings, to what traffic signs mean and who are all the people who keep the city in tip-top shape! It is a must-have volume to add to a young reader's library of The Ultimate Book series.

　　The hidden and not so hidden life of towns revealed in a fascinating book with more than 60 tabbed moving parts to pull, lift, and explore. From sewer pipes to garbage trucks, the insides of a fire house, to an ambulance racing down a street--everything that keeps a town humming along is depicted in meticulous detail. With ten information-and action-packed spreads, here's a super-sized book that's the perfect companion toThe Ultimate Book of Vehicles and The Ultimate Construction Site Book.

作者簡介

　　Anne-Sophie Baumann studied science and literature before becoming an editor and finally, an author. A keen investigator herself, she satisfying curious young minds. Her topics range from construction vehicles to wildlife and often feature moveable parts to help children understand the world around them.

　　Didier Balicevic studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs in Strasbourg. He lives near Paris, where he works in publishing.