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New York City: An Illustrated History of the Big Apple

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By Richard Platt
Publisher Roaring Brook Press - (Kingfisher)
New York City: An Illustrated History of the Big Apple
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This series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who lived in this place, looking at their beliefs and ways of life. Through Time New York Citytells the story of the Big Apple from its native American origins to the present including the arrival of European settlers, the growth of trade, immigration, and great feats of engineering such as the Brooklyn Bridge. Along the way, the book explores major events in world history, such as the Revolutionary War and the famous Wall Street Crash.

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48 pages48 pages
Lexile 970LLexile 970L
Grade 1 to 6Grade 1 to 6
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Book ISBN:

9780753464168

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