| 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 bibliographic references (page 31) and index. |
| Contents |
Sydney rises from ocean to sky -- The city was a penal colony -- Sydney is Australia's largest city -- An economic engine for state and country -- Sydney is a city of metal and glass -- The infrastructure needs updating -- Sydney is a center for Australian arts -- Sydneysiders love sports of all kinds -- The city's harbor location offers breathtaking views -- Sydney is a paradise for eating and shopping -- Sydneysiders enjoy the sun and sand -- City celebrations offer outdoor fun -- Fun facts about Sydney -- 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 |
Sydney (N.S.W.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Sydney (N.S.W.) -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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Sydney (N.S.W.) -- 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 South Wales -- Sydney.
(OCoLC)fst01204574
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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 |
9781632357304 (hardback) |
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1632357305 (hardback) |
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9781632358394 (paperback) |
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1632358395 (paperback) |
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9781645820178 (ebook) |
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