From the series Cities Through Time
New York City
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series Cities Through Time
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2024
ReviewedNew York City has gone through many changes since it was home to the Lenape people! This nonfiction title takes young readers through some of the biggest changes in the city through narrative text and colorful illustrations. A Mission Goals feature prepares students for reading, a timeline summarizes important facts, and a Beyond the Mission feature encourages readers to think critically about the text. Beginning readers will love learning about the many cultures in New York’s history as they build up their reading skills!
Blastoff Jimmy leads readers on a mission to learn about famous cities around the world. Mission goals at the beginning of the book set a purpose for reading, like learning about different periods in history and groups that have lived in the city being discussed. Brightly colored illustrations show people, art and architecture, and other iconic images of the city. Short paragraphs cover highlights of major time periods in the city’s history such as the fall of Tenochtitlán or the reign of Emperor Augustus. Glossary terms are bolded within the text and may also appear as labels in the illustrations. Back matter includes a time line, a world map with the city’s location circled, reflection questions, an activity to extend learning, and suggestions for further reading. The Factsurfer website offers additional resources. VERDICT A useful series for primary grades comparing past and present.
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