Books with title Look Up!: New York City

LOOK UP! New York is the first volume of an exciting new series of architecture and design books inspiring architects of all ages. This book is an architecture book, an activity book, a history book and an art book all rolled into one―it explores the rich and fascinating world of building in New York City. It is designed to be an on-the-go, fun and informative architecture book. Use it to learn, explore, create and color. It is filled with great drawing and doodling activities for kids and teens as well as beautiful images, architecture detailing and fun historical facts that will inspire everyone. LOOK UP! New York provides a guide for exciting neighborhood walking tours; fun maps are included to enhance observation and learning. The carefully chosen neighborhoods and buildings identify the different types of architecture that evidence culture, life and character for that area of the city. This book will help kids identify architectural drawings, understand building design, develop drawing skills, and recognize architectural details. It will help readers consider architecture in its environment, its impact on our world and its place in history, and will also inspire all readers to sketch building ideas and details in a fun and creative process. New York City is home to some of the most beautiful and recognizable buildings in the world. LOOK UP! New York includes specialized tours of each neighborhood with 6-8 buildings encompassing a perfect walking tour. The neighborhoods include the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Bryant Park, and Madison Square Park/Flatiron.Featured buildings include:UPPER WEST SIDEThe Dakota BuildingSan Remo BuildingKenilworth BuildingUniversalist ChurchNew York Historical SocietyAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryRose Center for Earth & SpaceUPPER EAST SIDEArsenal Building820 Fifth AvenueThe Knickerbocker ClubThe Metropolitan ClubThe Sherry Netherland HotelThe Plaza HotelThe Apple StoreBRYANT PARKThe New York Public Library BuildingHSBC Bank Building/Knox Hat BuildingBryant Park HotelBank of AmericaThe W. R. Grace BuildingFLATIRON WALKNew York Life Insurance BuildingAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the 54 40 State of New YorkMetropolitan Life North BuildingMet Life TowerOne Madison ParkThe Flatiron Building

The Big Apple is about to add one more to its long list of honors: New York City, Accord's latest innovation. This dimensional die-cut book is packed with fun facts about New York's most iconic landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, all on stylishly designed pages. A gatefold map rounds out the package, making this one souvenir you'll want to pick up in a New York minute.

Darnell is a talented high school basketball player from Brooklyn, primed to be the first to attend college in his family. But he can't seem to get out of his own way, making silly mistakes like being late for school, and getting distracted by the many girls he encounters. When his mother tells him that she has a new boyfriend, an event from Darnell's past takes him to a dark place. Will he be able to confront his past and try to overcome it? New York City is a book from Hoop City, an EPIC Press six set series. Each EPIC Press series is made up of 6 short installments, intended for readers 14 and older.

Darnell is a talented high school basketball player from Brooklyn, primed to be the first to attend college in his family. But he can't seem to get out of his own way, making silly mistakes like being late for school, and getting distracted by the many girls he encounters. When his mother tells him that she has a new boyfriend, an event from Darnell's past takes him to a dark place. Will he be able to confront his past and try to overcome it? Hoop City is a six-book series from EPIC Press.

Major League Soccer began in North America in 1996. Ten years later, the league decided it needed a team in New York City. After years of work, the New York City FC played its first game in 2015, and they have been exciting fans ever since. Led by several World Cup-winning players from Europe plus some great American talent, the FC has gone on to become a great team! This book explains the history of soccer and MLS and features all the excitement and challenges of one of the most popular clubs in the league.

When the students in Ms. Harrington s class got to school, they thought it would be just a regular school day. When they started to learn about New York City, it got a little more interesting, but when Ms. Harrington told them they were going on a class trip to New York, they couldn t believe it! Before their trip, the class explored New York City s history; learned about city habitats, from forests to beaches; discovered what New Yorkers do in their spare time; and found out about all the different foods people eat in the various neighborhoods of the city s five boroughs. The students visit to New York City was more exciting than they had imagined. Ms. Harrington took them to the Statue of Liberty, a Broadway play, famous museums, the Empire State Building, and more. It was the best class trip ever!