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Destination New York Destination New York Linda Tagliaferro An introduction to the port city of New York, describing its geography, history, economy, and daily life. OL14872551W
An Armenian family An Armenian family Keith Elliot Greenberg Chronicles the history of the Armenian people and describes the experiences of one Armenian family who left Russia to rebuild their lives in America. OL14919434W
Out of the gang Out of the gang Keith Elliot Greenberg Explores the dangers of city gangs through the experiences of Brooklyn boys Butch Young, who belonged to a gang and then left it, and Gino Mercado, who has stayed out of gangs. OL14919467W
The Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire of 1911 The Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire of 1911 Gina DeAngelis Examines, using eyewitness accounts, the tragedy that killed 146 workers in a New York City garment factory. OL15045160W
The Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance Lucia Raatma An introduction to the period in the 1920s known as the Harlem Renaissance, when the expression of African American creativity in many forms flourished. OL15050530W
Shutting out the sky Shutting out the sky Deborah Hopkinson Photographs and text document the experiences of five individuals who came to live in the Lower East Side of New York City as children or young adults from Belarus, Italy, Lithuania, and Romania at t… OL15856727W
Balloons Over Broadway Balloons Over Broadway Melissa Sweet This book is about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, how it started and the balloons and what they used to make them. OL17874110W
New York Knicks New York Knicks Pete Birle New York Knicks will examine the close relationship between a city, its favorite team and its favorite sport. OL17896566W
On this spot On this spot Susan E. Goodman The changing image of one geographic area in New York City is traced from the present back to millions of years ago. OL1857531W
City by numbers City by numbers Stephen Johnson Paintings of various sites around New York City--from a shadow on a building to a wrought iron-gate to the Brooklyn Bridge--depict the numbers from one to twenty-one. OL1886245W
City! New York City! New York Shirley Climo Introduces the history, geography, cultural life, and attractions of the city known as the Big Apple. OL1952018W
When Jackie saved Grand Central When Jackie saved Grand Central Natasha Wing The little-known true story of Jackie Kennedy's role in saving New York City's Grand Central Terminal is revealed in this dramatic and beautiful picture book. OL19662808W
In New York In New York Marc Brown "Beloved children's illustrator Marc Brown takes readers on a tour of New York City with this lovingly crafted tribute that also serves as a handy travel guide"--Provided by the publisher. Marc Brow… OL19707363W
The great New York subway map The great New York subway map Emiliano Ponzi Find your way around the New York City subway! This book introduces the idea of graphic design as a way to solve problems and challenges, such as creating a map that can be understood by all New York… OL19749088W
The Stonewall riots The Stonewall riots Laurie Collier Hillstrom "Comprehensive account of the 1969 raid on a gay bar by New York City police that sparked protests and inspired the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement. Explores the atmosp… OL20038139W
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Steven Otfinoski "Explains the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects"-- OL23304475W
Kid's New York Kid's New York Dorling Kindersley A travel guide that illustrates and describes the major sights and attractions of New York city . Includes maps, quizzes, street addresses, open hours, admission charges and websites. Suggested level… OL26174866W
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 Janell Broyles Describes the 1911 fire that destroyed New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and killed nearly one hundred and fifty workers, examining its causes and the reforms that came as a result of the t… OL5823903W
Unbuilding Unbuilding David Macaulay This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains how such an edifice would be demolished. OL74025W
City within a city City within a city Kathleen Krull Describes the lives of two young Chinese Americans and their customs and conditions at home in New York City's Chinatown. OL97663W
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