Children's Book Recommendation

Posted by Matt the Engineer on September 30 2008

The Little House, by Virginia Lee Burton. She had cities figured out when she wrote this back in 1942.

You'll notice the correct progression of efficient transportation. Buses turn into streetcars, then turn into light rail. Finally subway systems are built as buildings get taller and taller.

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