Some call it the city that never sleeps. We call it a GIGANTIC history lesson This comprehensive guide enhances the many dramatic learning opportunities students can gain from reading The Mystery in New York City by Carole Marsh. INCLUDES: A chapter guide of additional information, trivia, historical facts, and more to help teachers be experts on New York, immigrants, the Statue of Liberty, and more Activity ideas that make the book come dramatically to life for young readers The author's additional comments and thoughts about ethnic cultures, immigration, New York, and more Additional information on geography, mathematics, writing, science, art, and more Reproducible activities for math, art, history, writing, geography, spelling, and much more Great out-of-the-box ideas like a Central Park Scavenger Hunt, an Ellis Island Immigration Card, Statue of Liberty math, and much more