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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100% of parents say there are great illustrations
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    BlueJade
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Great illustrations

    Fine for New Yorkers

    This is a well developed book. But its primary appeal will be to New Yorkers who want to understand how the Empire State Building was constructed. It may also fit into a historical unit about the time period. The illustrations are fine. Even up to fifth graders may find this book good because of its informative pictures and text. I just wish there were more books about people who live outside New York City.

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