{"product_id":"why-we-live-where-we-live-9781771470810","title":"Why We Live Where We Live","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kira Vermond\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Owlkids\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Owlkids\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Science - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do you live where you do? The answer is a lot more complicated than it might seem. Why that house? Why this community? Why do cities sprout where they do? And what makes living there even possible? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Geography, topography, climate, landscape, food security, politics, economics, and more all play a role in how we choose the place we call home. This book takes readers on a tour of the various ways humans adapt to our environments -- or change them to suit our needs. It considers the big picture -- we live on Earth because it has a breathable atmosphere -- right down to the little things, like friendly neighbors, that simply make us happy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhy We Live Where We Live\u003c\/i\u003e looks back in history at the transition from nomadic hunting to farming and the rise of cities following the Industrial Revolution. It also looks ahead to anticipate future concerns: how will climate change and rising water affect people who live near the ocean? Can humans survive in space? This comprehensive, cross-curricular resource will equip readers with a solid background on human habitation and context about their place on the planet.","brand":"Owlkids","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45137522720919,"sku":"9781771470810","price":1042.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781771470810.webp?v=1767146951","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/why-we-live-where-we-live-9781771470810","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}