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Built Below Sea Level: New Orleans
A brief history of New Orleans explores its rich culture and economy and describes the devastation that occurred after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.
36 pages, Library Binding
First published September 1, 2007
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July 18, 2011
Age of readership: Ages 9-12
Genre: Nonfiction/History & Science
Diversity: New Orleans History & Geography
Illustrations: Scrapbook style of color photos, information on clipboards and file folders
My response to the book: An overview of New Orleans history and unique geographical challenges presented in snapshots of information children can digest. Includes a glossary and websites for further study.
Curricular/Programming connections: Use in a Social Studies unit on Gulf Coast States in the United States.
Genre: Nonfiction/History & Science
Diversity: New Orleans History & Geography
Illustrations: Scrapbook style of color photos, information on clipboards and file folders
My response to the book: An overview of New Orleans history and unique geographical challenges presented in snapshots of information children can digest. Includes a glossary and websites for further study.
Curricular/Programming connections: Use in a Social Studies unit on Gulf Coast States in the United States.
Displaying 1 of 1 review