Great Cities of the World visits 12 dynamic cities on 4 continents, spotlighting well-known urban centers. Chapters cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, main attractions, food and shopping, daily life, and celebrations. Readers gain a sense of what each city is like and a heightened awareness of the world beyond the one they know. Plus, find editor-curated online content including news, digital ebook version, live content feeds, and educator resources at 12StoryLibrary.com.