Discover the history, geography, government, economy, religion, and culture of New York City. This book covers the city's history from Algonquian-speaking Native Americans to settlement by the Dutch and then the English, through today. Introduces geographic areas such as the five boroughs, neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Chinatown, the Garment District and Wall Street. Includes the range of diverse peoples from Native Americans to the immigrants who arrived from around the world. Historic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty; Empire State, Chrysler, and Flatiron buildings; and Ellis Island are covered, as is September 11. Informative sidebars, bold glossary terms, and an index accompany engaging text and interactive graphic elements. Includes timeline, maps, index, and glossary.