The Handy New York City Answer Book Contributor(s): Barsanti, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 157859586X ISBN-13: 9781578595860 Publisher: Visible Ink Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2017 Click for more in this series: Handy Answer Books |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) - Travel | Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest |
Dewey: 974.71 |
LCCN: 2016058321 |
Series: Handy Answer Books |
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" L (1.70 lbs) 464 pages |
Themes: - Locality - New York, N.Y. - Geographic Orientation - New York |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2017 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The hustle. The bustle. The Big Apple, its people, history and culture New York is the largest city in the United States. This self-proclaimed capital of the world is known as a melting pot of immigrants, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street, Broadway, bridges, bodegas, restaurants, and museums. The "city that never sleeps" is bustling with people, cultural and sporting events, world-class shopping and high fashion, and other tourist attractions that draw in millions visitors from all over the world. The Handy New York City Answer Book explores the fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, taking an in-depth look at the city so nice, they named it twice. Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, early Dutch settlers, the importance of the port, the population growth through immigration, the consolidation of the boroughs, the building of the subway system and modern skyline, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Rockefeller Center to the Stonewall Inn, and Central Park to the 9/11 Memorial. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Woody Allen, Jay-Z, J.D. Salinger, and Donald Trump. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to New York City. Find answers to more than 850 questions, including: |
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