GIVEAWAY ENDS NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH!
Thanks to Candlewick Press for this giveaway opportunity! My granddaughters chose to do some specific studies early in the summer with me and the eleven-year-old chose to examine urban archaeology, specifically the layers of history in Denver and in Paris. It was a fascinating time for me, too, and I wish we had had this marvelous book for her to use in her research. Nevertheless, I have shared it with her and she loves it!
Cities in Layers - Six Famous Cities through time, by Philip Steele showcases those cities from their origins to today. Rome is the oldest; New York the youngest, but each have their histories made fascinating as Steele shares three double-page spreads from the beginning, a middle time, and today. There is also an introduction to each city that includes where it is in the world, famous residents, and a summary of the time of each. For instance, Paris Today, Paris in 1793, and Paris 1380. Each has a 'cut-out' to peek through showing one thing that has stayed throughout the years. With Andrés Lozano's highly detailed illustrations and a key at the bottom of landmarks shown, I imagine poring over every page for a long time, making notes, then researching for further information.
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| One example of the city pages - Paris Today |
The introduction explains "What is a city?" including those beginnings and then changes made with innovations like "water and drains" and "roads and rails". Then, before the city studies, there is a timeline of all cities placed together giving the highlights of each history. Finally, the city studies themselves. so much information given in an easy-to-access way.
To enter the giveaway, comment with a favorite landmark of the city of your choice. It can be contemporary or from long ago. I will draw from this list next Sunday and announce the winner on Monday!
I will say the Eiffel Tower, because I would love to visit Paris!
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I'm so glad you stopped by to enter! Thank you!
DeleteIf I get to choose then I would pick Stanley Park in Vancouver. It's probably the only opportunity many city dwellers here ever get to be in wild spaces. It's got forest, beaches, playgrounds, picnic areas, and restaurants. There are playgrounds, hiking and biking paths, and an aquarium. It has an amphitheater for concerts, trees over a hundred years old, and a magnificent rose garden.
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That's lovely to hear about and again, Cheriee! My daughter & family vacationed in Seattle then traveled on to Vancouver last year & they visited Stanley Park! It does sound wonderful and they only got a bit of it. Glad to have your entry!
DeleteThe book looks wonderful, Linda! I would absolutely love to see The Acropolis in Athens -- really everything in that area of the world. However, there are so many others on my list -- Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, etc. We live by Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, which are impressive, but as many times as we've seen them over the last 15 years, I'm feeling like I need to get out more. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, there are so many I'd love to see in person. I guess right now is not the best time, but maybe someday! Thanks for entering, Shaye!
DeleteA favorite landmark of mine is The Golden Gate Bridge. I love looking at it from the hills across from the city and from the hills inside the city. I also enjoy seeing it from a boat or ferry on the water. We've seen it in fog, sun, sunset, sunrise, and in the dark with lights and it is always stunning.
ReplyDeleteI've seen it more than once, but to see it as you describe must be wonderful, Crystal. Thanks for entering!
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