100 Amazing Facts about New York City
Marc Dresgui
Dive into the incredible world of New York City with "100 Amazing Facts About New York" and uncover the secrets of the city that never sleeps! 🍎
This audiobook is your ticket to discovering the hidden wonders of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Perfect for curious young listeners aged 7 to 12, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" combines education, excitement, and awe-inspiring stories to keep kids and families engaged from start to finish.
Have you ever wondered why the Statue of Liberty turned green, or how pigeons in the city can recognize human faces? What about a hidden underground river still flowing beneath Manhattan or the amazing way skyscrapers are designed to withstand the wind? This audiobook brings these fascinating facts to life with vivid storytelling and expert narration.
Each fact takes you on a journey through New York's incredible history, breathtaking architecture, ingenious innovations, and surprising natural wonders. From a giant clock visible across the Hudson to rooftop gardens that grow fresh produce, you'll explore how New York thrives as a modern marvel while embracing its rich past.
Why you'll love this audiobook:
Educational and Entertaining:Wide-ranging topics:Perfect for young minds:Quiz included:
Whether you’re a lifelong New Yorker or just love learning about amazing places, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" will open your ears and mind to the magic of this extraordinary city.
Duration - 2h 45m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Marc Dresgui.
Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Dive into the incredible world of New York City with "100 Amazing Facts About New York" and uncover the secrets of the city that never sleeps! 🍎 This audiobook is your ticket to discovering the hidden wonders of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Perfect for curious young listeners aged 7 to 12, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" combines education, excitement, and awe-inspiring stories to keep kids and families engaged from start to finish. Have you ever wondered why the Statue of Liberty turned green, or how pigeons in the city can recognize human faces? What about a hidden underground river still flowing beneath Manhattan or the amazing way skyscrapers are designed to withstand the wind? This audiobook brings these fascinating facts to life with vivid storytelling and expert narration. Each fact takes you on a journey through New York's incredible history, breathtaking architecture, ingenious innovations, and surprising natural wonders. From a giant clock visible across the Hudson to rooftop gardens that grow fresh produce, you'll explore how New York thrives as a modern marvel while embracing its rich past. Why you'll love this audiobook: Educational and Entertaining:Wide-ranging topics:Perfect for young minds:Quiz included: Whether you’re a lifelong New Yorker or just love learning about amazing places, "100 Amazing Facts About New York" will open your ears and mind to the magic of this extraordinary city. Duration - 2h 45m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
Introduction
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 1 - The new york subway runs 24 hours a day
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 2 - More than 800 languages spoken in the city
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 3 - Central park is home to a stone castle
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 4 - The empire state building changes color
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 5 - Dog parks in every neighborhood
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 6 - Skyscrapers move with the wind
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 7 - Central park squirrels have incredible memories
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 8 - The public library has rare books
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 10 - The statue of liberty has changed color
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 11 - A museum dedicated to new york firefighters
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 12 - A ghost subway station under the city
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 13 - Secret rooftop gardens
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 14 - 11,000 kilometers of underground cables used
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 15 - Pigeons recognize human faces
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 16 - A fossil forest hidden beneath manhattan
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 17 - Wooden water tanks on skyscrapers
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 19 - Manhole covers made in india
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 20 - The largest analog clock is in new york city
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 21 - A meteorite on display at the natural history museum
Duration:00:02:10
Fact 22 - Exceptionally pure tap water
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 23 - Brooklyn bridge tested with elephants
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 24 - Oysters used as bargaining chips
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 25 - Emblematic architectural fire escapes
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 26 - A former railroad line transformed into a green promenade
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 27 - Mobile libraries on the road
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 28 - Wild apple trees grew in manhattan
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 29 - Special hooks for firefighters' elevators
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 30 - Times square was once a farming district
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 32 - A station with double decker trains
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 34 - An abandoned hospital on roosevelt island
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 35 - The world's first skyscraper built here
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 36 - Legends of alligators in the sewers
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 37 - A school in a skyscraper
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 38 - Traffic lights with a unique history
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 39 - A clock counting the seconds to the end of the century
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 40 - Tons of recycled oyster shells
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 42 - Street lamps also serve as wi fi hotspots
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 43 - A grid map of streets since 1811
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 44 - A floating nature reserve on a quay
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 46 - Police horse stables open to the public
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 47 - A hidden celestial ceiling at grand central
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 49 - Robots used by firefighters
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 50 - Wind absorbers for skyscrapers
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 51 - Sea wolves back in local waters
Duration:00:01:36
Fact 52 - A sanctuary for migratory birds
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 54 - An old working train for enthusiasts
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 55 - A giant beehive inspires a work of architecture
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 56 - Ancient fossils in sidewalks
Duration:00:01:30
Fact 57 - A street famous for its cherry blossoms
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 58 - Manhole covers adorned with artistic engravings
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 59 - The statue of liberty assembled like a jigsaw puzzle
Duration:00:01:37
Fact 61 - A former railway station turned restaurant
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 62 - Technologically advanced refuse trucks
Duration:00:01:29
Fact 63 - An artificial waterfall near the brooklyn bridge
Duration:00:01:39
Fact 64 - Live fish and shellfish in the sewers
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 65 - An observatory with a hidden telescope
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 66 - Noise barriers along underground freeways
Duration:00:01:22
Fact 67 - Ferry docks used as fish sanctuaries
Duration:00:01:34
Fact 69 - Id tags on central park trees
Duration:00:01:44
Fact 70 - The oldest bridge still in use
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 71 - A school teaching green roof maintenance
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 72 - Solar panels integrated into skyscrapers
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 73 - A hidden beach on a small island
Duration:00:01:29
Fact 74 - Fire hydrants as summer fountains
Duration:00:01:34
Fact 75 - Urban vegetable gardens on rooftops
Duration:00:01:27
Fact 76 - Planes flying over a dog park
Duration:00:01:32
Fact 77 - A clock that displays the time in several dimensions
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 78 - An old bowling alley under a hotel
Duration:00:01:28
Fact 79 - Luminous fish in nearby waters
Duration:00:01:26
Fact 80 - An underground river running through the city
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 81 - A wind turbine powers a green energy museum
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 82 - Historic railway carriages used for christmas
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 83 - A butterfly sanctuary in the middle of manhattan
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 84 - A bee park built on an island
Duration:00:01:44
Fact 85 - An old railroad line as bird habitat
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 86 - Authentic moon rocks in museums
Duration:00:01:33
Fact 87 - A disused railway station used for secret tests
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 88 - A skyscraper designed to withstand tremors
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 89 - An old brick factory turned museum
Duration:00:01:35
Fact 90 - Heated public benches in winter
Duration:00:01:30
Fact 91 - A giant ice factory near queens
Duration:00:01:37
Fact 92 - Illuminated sidewalks powered by pedestrian energy
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 93 - Recycled plastic stained glass windows in a church
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 94 - A giant green wall visible from a park
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 95 - A street famous for its mosaic paving stones
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 97 - A bridge resonating like a musical instrument
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 98 - A tower powered by wind turbines
Duration:00:01:33
Fact 99 - A giant mural painted on a mirrored facade
Duration:00:01:37
Fact 100 - Skyscrapers reflecting the sun to light up backstreets
Duration:00:01:33
Ending Credits
Duration:00:01:45