Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Carlsen sees a world of wonder hiding in plain sight and may just change how you look at the world around you. - TODAY ShowA simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal lifefrom manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights.In this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens our eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right outside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers, the intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter, and the genius of recycling centersall the while revealing that this awesome world isnt just a spectator sport.Engaging as it is endearing, A Walk Around the Block will change the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of squirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights, bike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he brings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you are. Guaranteed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780062954763

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A Walk Around the Block: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About)

Carlsen, Spike

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