Bibliograph

Parks for the people, how Frederick Law Olmsted designed America, by Elizabeth Partridge ; art by Becca Stadtlander

Type

Label

Parks for the people, how Frederick Law Olmsted designed America, by Elizabeth Partridge ; art by Becca Stadtlander

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 40)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Parks for the people

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1258071289

Responsibility statement

by Elizabeth Partridge ; art by Becca Stadtlander

Sub title

how Frederick Law Olmsted designed America

Summary

"Frederick Law Olmsted longed to make the United States a better, more peaceful place for all, but he didn't know how. In a new country plagued by bitter political divisions, inequality, and greed, how could one person make a difference? Then Fred found his answer: he could build public parks. After winning a contest to design central park in the heart of New York City, Fred went on to create visionary designs all across America, including Prospect Park in Boston, Yosemite National Park in California, and even the Capitol Grounds in Washington, DC, where democracy thrives to this day. Fred never stopped working toward his goal of creating common ground for everyone in America. Fred's parks were--and still are--designed for all" --, Inside jacket

Target audience

juvenile

Classification