New York

Pack up your passport and hit the road with 'Major World Cities,' an engaging exploration of the world's most dynamic urban centers. Delve into the ancient history of cities like Rome and Beijing, experience the romance of Paris and London, navigate the hustle and bustle of New York and Moscow, and discover the rising stars of Sydney and Berlin. Each city profile provides in-depth looks at history, culture, personalities, and architecture, and also explores how city dwellers live, eat, and play. Additionally, this book provides a brief history of New York City, discussing its people, geography, buildings, transportation, religion, and future. New York is not the capital of the United States, but some might say its the capital of the world. Home to the United Nations, Wall Street, and nearly 9 million people, the city is the destination for millions more workers, tourists, and immigrants. Inside, visit this most diverse of the worlds cities, see how its people drive the economic engine of the nation, and how it constantly changes, even while retaining its own unique character. MAJOR WORLD CITIES travels the globe to bring readers the up-close story from yesterday to today of the people, sights, sounds, and achievements of key urban centers. From these crowded and exciting streets will come the headlines of tomorrow this series is the ultimate city travel guide! This series invites readers to put down their screens (and after they finish reading . . . put down their books!) and get outside! Ideas and instruction are given in a wide range of outdoors activities that can be enjoyed by all ages, from fishing and hunting to nature photography and water sports. Each book includes tips on getting started, ideas for choosing the right gear, and even suggestions for locations to look into. The Great Outdoors! is a passport to adventure! Each title in the MAJOR WORLD CITIES series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities, and expand their viewpoints through our content rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are: A Timeline lets readers see the history of the city at a two-page glance, tracking the key events mentioned in the text and putting them into visual historical context. A Glossary is included in the back matter containing terms