Description
From an acclaimed author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes the fascinating, little-known--and true!--story of New York City's first subway. New York City in the 1860s was a mess: crowded, disgusting, filled with garbage. You see, way back in 1860, there were no subways, just cobblestone streets. That is, until Alfred Ely Beach had the idea for a fan-powered train that would travel underground. On February 26, 1870, after fifty-eight days of drilling and painting and plastering, Beach unveiled his masterpiece--and throngs of visitors took turns swooshing down the track. The Secret Subway will wow readers, just as Beach's underground train wowed riders over a century ago. A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016
Title Details
Author: |
Corey, Shana |
Publisher: |
Anne Schwartz Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2016 |
Number of Pages: |
40 |
Dewey: |
E |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
Interest Age: |
6 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Lower Grade |
Accelerated Reading Level: |
4.3 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
11.0 |
Lexile Level: |
810 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
