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Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building

Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building

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Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building

Author(s)

Deborah Hopkinson

Co-Authors / Illustrators

James E. Ransome

Publisher

Dragonfly Books

Genre(s)

Non-Fiction

Age Range

Release Date

January 10, 2012

ISBN

978-0375865411

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The unbeatable team of Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome present a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. Join a young boy as he watches the Empire State Building being constructed from scratch, then travels to the top to look down on all of New York City in 1931. Hopkinson, a master of historical fiction, and Ransome, an award-winning illustrator, dazzle us with this ALA Notable and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book.

Editor review

1 review

Fun Tale that shows history of the Empire State Building

April 09, 2012

Overall rating

4.7

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

Learning Value

5.0

Beautiful illustrations capture the essence of the Depression-era while showing the building of the Empire State Building. As a former educator, I would have loved sharing this non-fiction picture book with my first/second graders. The rhythm of the text is very catchy, using words that make it fun to learn about the Empire State building. I love the illustrations and how the author breaks down what happened during the construction of this beloved building. The book conveys hope during this dark time. A must add to any educator's collection.

Good Points

1. Great illustrations
2. Great rhythm to story
3. Fun way to learn history of building the Empire State Building
4. Illustrations are true to Depression-era
5. Great book to share with 1st-3rd graders