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E Is for Empire: A New York Alphabet
From B is for Brooklyn Bridge to K is for Kodak and onward to T is for Fort Ticonderoga, "E is for Empire" is an alphabet book that introduces children and adults to New York State's history, culture, and landscape in a unique two-tiered approach. A quick rhyme offers children facts about New York from A to Z. Alongside each rhyme, older readers gain a deeper understanding of the topic by reading the longer expository text.
"We travelled New York from A to Z
and there is still so much to do and see...
We could round each letter twice again
and still not reach the very end -
Mountains, monuments, museums galore,
There is still so much for us to explore,
So much for us to celebrate
In beautiful, bountiful New York State!"
"We travelled New York from A to Z
and there is still so much to do and see...
We could round each letter twice again
and still not reach the very end -
Mountains, monuments, museums galore,
There is still so much for us to explore,
So much for us to celebrate
In beautiful, bountiful New York State!"
40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2003
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February 27, 2021
Interesting facts about NY! The Iroquois Confederacy guided our democratic principles. Heading to Gore Mountain to see the state jewel, Garnet, sounds magical. Van Buren was the first president born after the US won independence from Great Britain.
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June 3, 2016Title: E is for Empire: A New York State Alphabet
Grade Level: 4th and up
Summary: This book is an alphabet book that connects every letter in the alphabet to New York State. This book shows different historical events that helped to create and shape New York. As well as giving what the represents in New York, it also gives extra information, so that the reader understands who or what the letter stands for.
Review: I enjoyed this book, but there are some things that I would change. For example, I did not like that for the letter X they said 1CX is for eXcelsior 1D. I feel like that gives children the wrong idea and possibly confuses them. I did however like that it gave more than what the letter stood for, and it gave a little excerpt that explains what happened in history a little more.
In Class Uses: 1. You could use this book to teach children about the history of New York.
2. This book could be used to teach children new history vocabulary.
Grade Level: 4th and up
Summary: This book is an alphabet book that connects every letter in the alphabet to New York State. This book shows different historical events that helped to create and shape New York. As well as giving what the represents in New York, it also gives extra information, so that the reader understands who or what the letter stands for.
Review: I enjoyed this book, but there are some things that I would change. For example, I did not like that for the letter X they said 1CX is for eXcelsior 1D. I feel like that gives children the wrong idea and possibly confuses them. I did however like that it gave more than what the letter stood for, and it gave a little excerpt that explains what happened in history a little more.
In Class Uses: 1. You could use this book to teach children about the history of New York.
2. This book could be used to teach children new history vocabulary.
November 18, 2007
I met the author at a local book signing. It was hard to pick just one thing to represent each letter of the alphabet. The result is, I think, some important things left out. Maybe she should do a second book: More E is for Empire.
August 10, 2011
pictures, history, facts, information and ideals about new york
February 9, 2013
practically nothing about the city and no modern stuff - which is fine, but my small child was bored (as was I)
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November 8, 2017Awards: None
Grade Level: First through Third Grade
Original Summary: This alphabet book about New York State introduces young readers to some of the most important things in New York's history. The book goes through every letter of the alphabet and the words are written in a rhyme! There are also extra blurbs on the sides of each page that has more information about that place, person, or thing just in case the children want to know a little bit more!
Original Review: I like the fact that this book has the rhyming aspect to it because it allows the children to have more fun while learning about these news topics in history! Also, the illustrations are beautifully done and really capture the essence of the topic for each letter. This is great for children who are learning more about New York State history because there is so much information that they can read on the pages!
2-3 In Class Uses: 1) Children can draw one thing from the book that they found most interesting about New York State and then discuss why they thought it was interesting, 2) This book can start a discussion between the children if they have ever been to any of these places or seen any of the things, and if they have they can draw a picture of their favorite memory being there, 3) lastly, the students can do a mini project on one of these things (not sure of the project because it would have to depend on the grade level).
Grade Level: First through Third Grade
Original Summary: This alphabet book about New York State introduces young readers to some of the most important things in New York's history. The book goes through every letter of the alphabet and the words are written in a rhyme! There are also extra blurbs on the sides of each page that has more information about that place, person, or thing just in case the children want to know a little bit more!
Original Review: I like the fact that this book has the rhyming aspect to it because it allows the children to have more fun while learning about these news topics in history! Also, the illustrations are beautifully done and really capture the essence of the topic for each letter. This is great for children who are learning more about New York State history because there is so much information that they can read on the pages!
2-3 In Class Uses: 1) Children can draw one thing from the book that they found most interesting about New York State and then discuss why they thought it was interesting, 2) This book can start a discussion between the children if they have ever been to any of these places or seen any of the things, and if they have they can draw a picture of their favorite memory being there, 3) lastly, the students can do a mini project on one of these things (not sure of the project because it would have to depend on the grade level).
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