New York City's Cultural Landscapes

My Community

Though known for its skyscrapers, busy streets, and miles of subterranean train tracks, New York City is also home to breathtaking lakes and plentiful foliage, with an estimated 5.2 million trees. With fascinating, full-color photographs and authentic text, this book explores the unique ways that New Yorkers have combined elements of their physical geography, historical heritage, and contemporary architecture, to create a one-of-a-kind urban community. Supports New York City's Grade 2 social studies standard for Unit 1: New York City's Geography 2.3c, 3.1a, 3.1d, 3.1e, 3.2a, 4.1d.

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ISBN: 978-1-4488-5877-4
Author: Katie Smythe
Copyright: 2012
Reading Level: Grade 2
Interest Level: Grade 2
GRL: G
Lexile: 320L
Dimensions: 7 1/8" x 8 1/2"