Geography and Community in New York City

From its earliest days, New York City’s desirable geography and closeness to water have made it one of the most diverse port cities in the United States. With authentic and engaging text, supported by engaging color photographs, this book explores New York City’s unique geographical features, and the ways that they attract and sustain the city’s diverse communities. Aligned with New York City’s Grade 2 social studies standard for Unit 1: New York City’s Geography 2.3c, 3.1a, 3.1c, 3.1d, 3.1e, 3.2a, 4.1d.