Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Inspiring tale of landmark's construction.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This
for Ages 5 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness :
What Parents Need to Know
About Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
Parents need to know that there's not much to be concerned about here, but some things may need explanation and context. This takes place during the Great Depression, and your kids may want to know why children are scavenging for firewood in the streets of New York.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about skyscrapers. Why do people want to build something so big and difficult to construct? Why do they inspire us? Why would people want such a dangerous job?
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