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Reviewed on March 1, 2015 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 6 Up—This biography of urban planner Robert Moses effectively demonstrates why he was one of the most polarizing figures in New York's history. Readers see how Moses looked down on rich and poor alike and how his emphasis on the big picture often meant that he did not dwell on those whose homes he destroyed in the name of progress. Moses stayed in power for decades, outlasting mayors, governors, and pres...Log In or Sign Up to Read More