| Description |
32 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Great cities of the world |
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Great cities of the world (12 Story Library (Firm))
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Contents |
New York is a coastal city -- New York was the first US capital -- The population is very large and very diverse -- New York is a world financial center -- The city is home to the nation's tallest building -- The public transportation system is the nation's largest -- The city has a rich and vibrant cultural life -- New York has all kinds of sports teams -- The nation's most visited attraction is in New York -- The cit offers foods for every taste and budget -- Housing is expensive in New York -- New York hosts festivals and markets year round -- Fun facts about New York -- Where in the world? |
| Summary |
"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book will include a historical timeline, a Fun Facts section, and Where in the World? map."--Amazon.com |
| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature.
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Travel. (OCoLC)fst01155558
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New York (State) -- New York.
(OCoLC)fst01204333
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Instructional and educational works.
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| ISBN |
9781632357281 (hardback) |
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1632357283 (hardback) |
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9781632358370 (paperback) |
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1632358379 (paperback) |
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9781645820154 (ebook) |
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