"Why is it that the mass transit systems of American cities are, by and large, inadequate? It's a common question and one that has generated substantial scholarship. But Jake Berman's The Lost Subways of North America offers a new way to consider it: a visual-and fun-journey through the past, present, and possible future of urban transit. Featuring Berman's own colorful maps of old, often forgotten streetcar lines, lost ideas for never-built transit,...

"In this book, beginning readers will learn about city train and subway systems, such as the New York City Subway and Chicago 'L' that transport people in busy cities, both under and above crowded streets. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about city trains and their use"--Provided by publisher.