Synopses & Reviews
Meet Mr. Geo, everybodyandrsquo;s favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today, heandrsquo;s visiting New York, the Empire State. His first stop is Times Squareand#160;on New Yearand#39;s Eve. He plans to climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty and watch a Broadway show, too. Then, heand#39;s heading north to visit many historic landmarks and scenic wonders, including Niagara Falls. Join Mr. Geo on his travels all around New York. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate. This entertaining and educational mix of travel, geography, history, and pop culture includes maps and learning activities. Great for beginning readers!
Review
"As supplements to state-specific material, these books might pique interest in a state or point children to topics for further reading."
and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
This Level 3 Green Light Reader combines travel with social studies in a way that's entertaining and educational. Part ofand#160;a first-of-its-kind, nonfiction, easy reader series aboutand#160;the 50 states, CELEBRATINGand#160;NEWand#160;YORK takes beginning readers on a whirlwind tour of the Empire State with Mr. Geo.and#160;Join this fun and funny geography teacher as he explores New York City and New York State with stops atand#160;culturaland#160;attractions, historic landmarks,and#160;scenic wonders,and#160;sports events, and much, much more.and#160;and#160;
About the Author
MARION DANE BAUER has written more than 80 children's books, including picture books, easy readers, early chapter books, and novels. She won a Newbery Honor for On My Honor, a middle grade coming-of-age story. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit her web