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Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building

(2006, Non-Fiction - History, Written by Deborah Hopkinson, Illustrated by James Ransome)

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Inspiring tale of landmark's construction.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
 

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.

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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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