My thoughts: A relatively small square thick-ish book that is jam pack with bits of information, sketches, photographs, etc. about things, people, places, events, etc. in New York City that show New York a place that inspires awe and respect for its people and what people have accomplished in New York's environs.
Perfect for reading on trips and kids can tuck the book into their backpacks for ready access. The information is presented in a not-so-organized manner but is interesting and attention grabbing. 
Great for the reluctant reader. Great for newcomers or vacationers to New York City. Great for pricking the mind with bits of information that could conceivably lead to more in-depth research.
- Did you know that 25 species of shark swim off NYC's coastline?
- Or that astronauts can see the lights of Times Square from space?
- And get this: In New York, Sesame Street is a real place AND there's a library where you can visit the actual stuffed animals that inspired the characters in Winnie the Pooh!
Bright and browsable, Weird But True! New York City reveals little known and bizarre facts about the city's storied past, wild truths about present-day New York, and even introduces readers to a couple of goats that held up traffic on the subway. The city that never sleeps (and this book!) truly has something for everyone -- from giant pillow fights to epic Broadway musicals to pizza-loving rats.
Check out this photo gallery for more wild facts about the city so nice, they named it twice!: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/weird-but-true/article/new-york-city
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ReplyDelete"(1) Do you provide your child (or child you have some influence) with fiction or non-fiction books?" Yes, because they make great gifts!
ReplyDelete"(2) Which do you prefer for yourself - fiction or non-fiction?" It depends, but I do like fantasy adventure books!
"(3) Do you have a SPECIFIC Nat'l Geo Kids book you RECOMMEND?" "Treasury of Egyptian Mythology."
"(1) Do you provide your child (or child you have some influence) with fiction or non-fiction books?" Yes, they have all sorts of books!
ReplyDelete"(2) Which do you prefer for yourself - fiction or non-fiction?" I read both, but I read more fiction than non-fiction.
"(3) Do you have a SPECIFIC Nat'l Geo Kids book you RECOMMEND?" Their yearly Almanac is a fabulous choice to engage readers.
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I’m a retired teacher/ librarian so I’m know how important books are to children. I have always made sure my grandson has both fiction and non-fiction books available to him.
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ReplyDelete1) Do you provide your child (or child you have some influence) with fiction or non-fiction books? Yes, we have both fiction and non-fiction.
ReplyDelete(2) Which do you prefer for yourself - fiction or non-fiction? No preference
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