New York City's Cultural Landscapes

By Katie Smythe

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448858763
• ISBN13: 9781448858767
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group
• Length: 12 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Age Range: 7 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 2