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"In Harlem in the 1920s, in the middle of a family Christmas party, Marie receives a nutcracker from her Uncle Cab, which leads to a marvelous dream in this resetting of E.T.A. Hoffmann's familiar tale. Includes historical notes"--Provided by publisher.

Relates, in Spanish and English, a telephone conversation in which young Estrellita, who has recently moved to Brooklyn, New York, tells her grandmother, who still lives in Puerto Rico, all about her adventures in and near Manhattan.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1906 murder trial of millionaire Harry Thaw, detailing the victimization of teen actress Evelyn Nesbit and Thaw's public murder of architect Stanford White.

An introduction to the North American Indian tribe known as the Iroquois.

The memoir of Julissa Arce in which she charts her journey from undocumented Mexican American immigrant to Wall Street executive.

Nadia Lopez shares the inspiring vision for Mott Hall Bridges Academy, the middle school she founded against the odds in Brownsville, one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about the Empire State Building--one clue at a time!.

Presents a critical examination and analysis of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musicals, and includes discussion of the songwriter and lyricist's career and output, and compositional process.

In 1912 New York, Gertie feels left out while Mama and her four older sisters cook Hanukkah dinner, but Papa comes home and asks her help with an important task.

A portrayal of New York society in the 1870s where money counted for less than manners and morals.