| ID | 012875 |
| Call Number | 917.47/PLA |
| Title Proper | New York City |
| Other Title Information | An illustrated history of the big apple |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Platt, Richard ; Cappon, Manuela (ill.) |
| Publication | New York, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2010. |
| Description | 48p Cream Spine |
| Series | Through Time |
| Note | Through Time: New York City tells the story of the Big Apple from its native American origins to the present – including the arrival of European settlers, the growth of trade, immigration, and great feats of engineering such as the Brooklyn Bridge. Along the way, the book explores major events in world history, such as the Revolutionary War and the famous Wall Street Crash. Includes a timeline. |
| Note | Green island home
Hudson visits
New Amsterdam
The English takeover
Colonial port
Revolution!
Business beehive
People's park
Draft riots
Brooklyn bridge
Ellis island
Highs and lows
World's fair
Pop and protest
Return of the Apollo heroes
Times Square
Ground Zero
Modern New York City |
| Standard Number | 9780753464168 |
| Price. Qualification | $16.99(Hb) |
| Classification Number | 917.47 |
| Key Words | New York (N.Y.) ; New York (N.Y.) - History |