Andrew Moore 
Islands of New York City [PDF ebook] 

Over forty small islands surround New York City’s five boroughs, four of which are islands themselves. With brilliant color photographs and rich, authentic text, this book explores the well-known and lesser known of these islands, with an emphasis on their historical uses and the ways that they are enjoyed today. Supports New York City’s Grade 2 social studies standard for Unit 1: New York City’s Geography 3.1b, 3.1c, 3.1e, 3.2a.