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New York City's Central Park
By Slavicek, Louise Chipley
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-60413-044-7
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2009
Gr 6-9 These books feature a number of large construction projects that have contributed to forming the American landscape. Somewhat New York-centric, with four of the eight titles focusing on that citys infrastructure, the series provides a picture of late-19th- and early-20th-century developments. "Brooklyn Bridge", "Empire State Building", and "Central Park" discuss the large-scale accomplishments of the creators of those monumental and trend-setting works, while "Telephone", "Interstate", and "Subway System" focus ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
These books highlight the histories, construction, and impact of four mammoth American development projects that changed the communities around them. Photos, maps, and informative si...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
