Not For Parents New York: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

This is not a guidebook. And it's definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real inside story about one of the world's most famous cities - New York.

In this book, you'll hear fascinating tales about towering skyscrapers and deep subways, a naked cowboy, and the Yankees' loudest fans.

Cool Stories You'll Discover:

• Hot dogs and snapping alligators
• Bulls in the stock exchange
• Sports on the street
• Superheroes, famous battles, cops, cooks, and millions of rats

Fun Facts and Questions:

• Which lady moved to New York from Paris in 350 pieces?
• Did Martians really invade New York in 1938?
• Which skyscraper was meant to double as an airship dock?
• Would you like to spend a night inside an elephant?

This book shows you a New York your parents probably don't even know about.