Elizabeth Mann has written nine Wonder of the World books, an award-winning series cited by Booklist as one of the ten best nonfiction series for young readers.
Alan Witschonke graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. He was the illustrator of two previous Wonder of the World books, Hoover Dam and The Brooklyn Bridge.
A fascinating narrative... an excellent inside look at the birth of
this landmark.--Krys Stefansky "The Virginian-Pilot" (2/24/2004
12:00:00 AM)
Best Children's Books-- "New York Magazine" (1/1/2004 12:00:00
AM)
Book of Outstanding Merit-- "Children's Book Committee, Bank Street
College" (1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
Mann writes clearly and concisely, never sacrificing the drama of
the story... Period photos and Witschonke's full-color artwork add
much to the text.--Kay Weisman "Booklist / RBB" (2/1/2004 12:00:00
AM)
Mann writes with clarity about the technical aspects... and with
verve about the building's inspiring effect on New Yorkers... Best
are the illustrations.--Elizabeth Ward "Washington Post"
(11/23/2003 12:00:00 AM)
Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social Studies for 2004--
"National Council for the Social Studies and The Children's Book
Council" (1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, Honor
Book, 2004-- "National Council of Teachers of English" (1/1/2004
12:00:00 AM)
The glamour girl of the New York skyline gets the star treatment in
this overview of her planning and construction.-- "Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books" (2/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
The Top Five... A detailed story of the construction and profiles
of the millionaires and laborers involved.-- "New York Magazine"
(3/15/2004 12:00:00 AM)
Will capture the imagination... An ideal resource for classes
working on architectural projects and a top choice for general
reading.--Delia Fritz "School Library Journal" (5/1/2004 12:00:00
AM)
Young history and architecture buffs may appreciate the detailed
information presented.-- "Publishers Weekly" (2/2/2004 12:00:00 AM)
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