When Jackie Saved Grand Central: The True Story of Jacqueline Kennedy's Fight for an American Icon
- SKU: 9780547449210
- Category: Activity Books, Coloring Books, Comic Books for Kids, Pre-Kindergarten
Before she was an iconic First Lady of the United States, Jackie Kennedy was a born-and-raised New Yorker. She loved everything about her city, from the natural beauty of the parks to the architectural history of the buildings. So when the owners of Grand Central wanted to build a skyscraper on top of the famous train station, Jackie knew they had to be stopped. She helped inspire thousands of people to come together and fight to protect the historic landmark. From letter-writing campaigns all the way to the Supreme Court, this little-known story celebrates winning in the face of immeasurable odds and how one person can make a big difference.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/07/2017
ISBN: 9780547449210
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2017 pg. 148
Booklist 03/15/2017 pg. 41
School Library Journal 06/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 234 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 189530 / When Jackie Saved Grand Central: The True Story of Jacqueline Kennedy's Fight for an American Icon
Reading Level: 5.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
Before she was an iconic First Lady of the United States, Jackie Kennedy was a born-and-raised New Yorker. She loved everything about her city, from the natural beauty of the parks to the architectural history of the buildings. So when the owners of Grand Central wanted to build a skyscraper on top of the famous train station, Jackie knew they had to be stopped. She helped inspire thousands of people to come together and fight to protect the historic landmark. From letter-writing campaigns all the way to the Supreme Court, this little-known story celebrates winning in the face of immeasurable odds and how one person can make a big difference.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/07/2017
ISBN: 9780547449210
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2017 pg. 148
Booklist 03/15/2017 pg. 41
School Library Journal 06/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 234 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 189530 / When Jackie Saved Grand Central: The True Story of Jacqueline Kennedy's Fight for an American Icon
Reading Level: 5.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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