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Her stories blend imaginative narratives with thoughtful education, making complex themes accessible and inspiring for young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the nuances of urban life to the science behind emotions, Curtis’s work delicately balances informative content with heartfelt storytelling, encouraging readers to see their surroundings and themselves in new and hopeful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"city-streets-are-for-people-by-andrea-curtis-9781773064659","title":"City Streets Are for People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongested city streets are noisy and thick with cars and trucks, while pedestrians and cyclists are squeezed to the dangerous edges—but does it have to be this way?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a city where we aren't stuck in cars, where clean air makes it easier to breathe, and where transit is easy to access—and on time. 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