new york (n.y.)

Draws on centuries-old letters, court cases, legal contracts, and reports to trace the history of the Dutch colony centered on Manhattan that predated the original thirteen colonies.

"In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Nova goes to New York for a summer dance program at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School"--Publisher.

"Does the man make the city or the city make the man? Both might be true of Alexander Hamilton and eighteenth century New York City. Together, they fought the American Revolution and helped shape the foundation of a new nation. Although Hamilton's life was cut short, his legacy lives on in the fabric of the United States and in the dynamic city he called home for most of his spectacular life"--Provided by publisher.

During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpr?, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta. Presented in English and Spanish.

Looks at the artists, writers, and works from the Harlem Renaissance.

A portrait of New York City from 1626 to the mid-1950's describing its growth and evolution from a village to a metropolis in visual terms.

When a new Broadway musical is sabotaged by death threats and accidents that nearly kill an understudy, the Hardy brothers enlist the aid of Nancy Drew, whose likeness to the show's lead actress enables them to arrange an inside investigation.

Fifteen-year-old Lulu finds herself in a high-stacks, very illegal poker game in an attempt to win back what her father lost, and hoping her mother, who is dating the tough-on-crime mayor, won't find out.

Irish immigrant Molly Murphy, determined to start a career in New York City helping families in Europe find lost relatives in America, gets her foot in the door when she secures a job with tough old private detective Paddy Riley, but her focus changes when she arrives for work one morning to find her boss has been the victim of foul play.

"High school, puberty, first dances--there are many pitfalls to being young. Compound these with intense personal tragedy and super-powers and you can start to visualize the world of Peter Parker, A.K.A. Spider-Man! Witness the rebirth of a legend as Peter learns what it means to be a hero!"--Back cover.