Manhattan : mapping the story of an island / Jennifer Thermes.

Author/creator Thermes, Jennifer author, illustrator.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2019.
Copyright Date©2019
Description1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 34 cm
Subjects
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)--History. --Juvenile literature.
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)--History. --Maps.

Portion of title Mapping the story of an island
Abstract "An innovative look back through time, Manhattan Maps follows the history of Manhattan Island from its natural formation to the bustling city today. It explores the ways in which nature and people are connected, tracking the people who lived on Manhattan from the Lenape Indians to Dutch settlers hunting for beaver pelts to early Americans and beyond, and how they've (literally) shaped the island (and vice versa). Jen Thermes highlights watershed moments where nature demanded action of New Yorkers--the Great Fire of 1835, the Great Blizzard of 1888, and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In special sidebars, she closely traces specific threads of history and their lasting impact today--New York as a hub for immigration and the slave trade, for example. An epic volume that chronicles the rise of Manhattan through the lenses of geography, city planning, sociology, historiography, and more, Manhattan Maps is a groundbreaking format that will fascinate curious readers of all ages"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Audience 1030 Lexile
Genre/formInstructional and educational works.
LCCN 2018046695
ISBN9781419736551 hardcover with jacket
ISBN1419736558 hardcover with jacket

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 974.71 T3437M ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner TRC Nonfiction 974.71 T3437M ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner TRC Nonfiction 974.71 T3437M ✔ Available Place Hold