Patty the Pigeon takes NYC

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=14j7tx4" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.tinypic.com/14j7tx4.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> One fall afternoon in Chicago,Illinois Patty the pigeon was at the park having lunch when she saw three geese arguing. “Hey” she said “what’s with all the yelling?,” the geese looked at her and all at once started talking over one another. “One at a time, one at a time!” Patty exclaimed, “why are you all so upset?.” The Largest of the three geese said “we’re trying to figure out which way is fastest to migrate south for the winter but everyone has a different idea”. “Migrate?” Patty asked, “What’s that?” the geese looked at her and started laughing. “You don’t know what migrating is you silly little bird?” they quipped, “it’s the time of year where most birds fly to a new city to spend the winter”. With that they flew off, leaving Patty to her lunch and her thoughts. She started to wonder if she should try and migrate, see a new city! [[Patty sets off for the Big City!]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=30vy5v5" target="_blank"><img src="http://i65.tinypic.com/30vy5v5.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Patty spent the rest of the day thinking about all the places she would like to visit and she remembered when her mom told her all about New York City and its big buildings and landmarks and she decided she was going to migrate to the big apple! So Patty gathered her things and said goodbye to her friends and set off east to New York City. As Patty flew she wondered about all the amazing things she would see and all the cool new friends she would meet. [[Map it out]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2a77ejr" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/2a77ejr.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Once she landed Patty looked up at the large green statue in front of her, she noticed tons of people taking pictures of it and waiting in long lines to go inside. “I wonder what the fuss is about” Patty thought to herself. Off on the side Patty noticed a rooster enjoying the scenery and walked over to ask him what the fuss about this place was. “Hello there!” Patty quipped, “I just flew here from chicago and I was wondering what this place was, why are people so excited to stare at this big green statue?” The rooster looked at her and chuckled “My dear!” he exclaimed, this is the [[Statue of Liberty->About the Statue of Liberty]], the gateway to America, the icon of New York City, come let me show you around, my name is François”. Patty eagerly follows excited to learn more about the Statue of Liberty and what it has to offer.

<center><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2mo1leh" target="_blank"><img src="http://i64.tinypic.com/2mo1leh.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></center> <b>The Statue of Liberty</b>, is one of New York’s most popular tourist attractions. It was built in Paris, France and given to the United States as a symbol of friendship. It is located on Liberty Island, New York Harbor in New York City. The statue is nicknamed “Lady Liberty. The tablet reads, ““JULY IV MDCCLXXVI” which stands for (July 4, 1776). That is the date the United States officially declared its independence. The statue is holding a torch and a tablet. <b>Some more fun facts about the Statue of Liberty:</b> >The statue has appeared in many movies including Planet of the Apes, The Day After Tomorrow, and Independence Day >The statue was shipped overseas to New York in 350 pieces and it took four months to put her together > Although you cannot see Lady Liberty’s feet clearly she is in fact standing among a broken shackle and chains, with her right foot raised, depicting her moving forward away from oppression and slavery. > She weighs 450,000 pounds and stands 151 feet tall > Approximately 4 million people visit the statue every year > Visitors have to climb 354 stairs to reach the statue’s crown which as 25 windows > The seven spikes on the crown represent the seven oceans and the seven continents of the world, indicating the universal concept of liberty. > The statue has an iron infrastructure and copper exterior, which has turned green due to oxidation. Although it’s a sign of damage, the patina (green coating) also acts as a form of protection from further deterioration. [[Continue with the story->Leaving the Statue]] <i>Resources</i> Swartz, C. (2015). STATUE OF LIBERTY FACTS. Boys' Life, 105(7), 29 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/new-york/articles/Statue-of-Liberty-50-fascinating-facts/

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=9tg2gn" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/9tg2gn.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> “Wow!” Patty exclaimed, “that’s really amazing I didn’t know any of that, are there any other statues I should know about around here?”. François looked around, “not statues but you should check out central park there’s tons of stuff to land on there”. Patty thanks Francois and headed off to her next adventure, [[Central Park]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2m64mdk" target="_blank"><img src="http://i65.tinypic.com/2m64mdk.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> As Patty flew she wondered what the park would look like, would there be lots of trees? Or rocks? Were there any lakes or rivers in it? Before she knew it she looked down and realized she was flying over it. “Oh no! I almost passed it” she thought as she flew down through the trees. As soon as she landed Patty realized this park was way bigger than she thought and she’d need some help getting around. She looked around and saw a petite little squirrel and waved hello but the squirrel seemed nervous and backed up. “Wha- what do you want?” the squirrel stammered “I-I don’t want any trouble i’ll give you my food” she cowered. Patty was bewildered “I don’t want your food, I’m friendly and I’m new here I just wanted some help exploring”. “OH!” the little squirrel quipped, “I’m Olivia and I live in that tree right over there come i’ll tell you all [[about Central Park->About Central Park]]

<center><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2pz0ls2" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.tinypic.com/2pz0ls2.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></center> <b>Central Park</b>, located in middle-upper Manhattan, is one of the most famous parks in the world and the most visited urban park in the United States. The Park was established in 1857 on 778 acres of city-owned land. Its design was the result of an 1858 competition to improve and expand the small underdeveloped park space that was there before. Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux submitted the winning plan, and construction on the park began that same year. It was completed 15 years later in 1873. The park boasts several lakes, theaters, ice rinks, fountains, tennis courts, baseball fields, many playgrounds and other facilities. It is also home to the Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Especially during the weekends, when cars are not allowed into the park, Central Park is a welcome oasis in this hectic city. <b>Some more fun facts about Central Park</b> > Central Park was the first public landscaped park in all of the United States. > In August 1997, Central Park was the site of the largest concert ever on record. Country singer Garth Brooks performed for about 980,000 people. The concert was free. > Since 1908, Central Park has appeared in over 240 feature films, thereby making it the most filmed public park in the world > In 2002, scientists discovered a new species of centipede in Central Park. At a little less than half an inch long, the species (called Nannarrup hoffmani) is one of the smallest centipedes in the world > Over 230 different species of birds have been spotted over the years in Central Park. [[Continue with the story->Leaving the park]] <i>Resources</i> http://www.thirteen.org/program-content/did-you-know-fun-facts-about-nycs-parks/

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2l971gm" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/2l971gm.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Patty had never seen such a beautiful place, “I could live here!” she told Olivia. “I’m from Chicago but this park is so inviting it feels like home”. Olivia smiled she was now less afraid of birds and happy to have Patty as a friend “that would be great we would make great neighbors!” she said “but before you pick a nest you should totally go check out the Brooklyn Bridge the view from up there is neat! “Oh my goodness I’d love to thanks for the suggestion!” and with that Patty waved goodbye to Olivia and set out to the [[bridge->The Brooklyn Bridge]].

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=102ry1i" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/102ry1i.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Patty saw the bridge in the distance as she neared the shore line and marveled at it’s size, it was HUGE! “Wow oh wow” she thought, “this must have taken forever to build”. Patty landed atop the bridge and looked around, there was nothing like this in Chicago she couldn’t believe her eyes. “I can’t believe this is so big, I wonder what that neighborhood is down there?” she wondered aloud. “It’s Brooklyn Heights” said a voice behind her. She whirled around to see a little sparrow standing behind her, “Giacomo Sparrow” the bird said as he extended a wing. “Nice to meet you Giacamo, I’m Patty” she said cheekily. “I can tell you’re not from around here what brings you to the big city” Giacomo asked. “Well I wanted to see a big city, see what else is out there I’m from Chicago” Patty remarked “The windy city huh, well let me tell you about this [[bridge”->About the Brooklyn Bridge]]

<center><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=30benev" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.tinypic.com/30benev.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></center> <b>The Brooklyn Bridge</b> was built between 1869 and 1883 and opened on Thursday, May 24, 1883. It connects Manhattan with Brooklyn. It is one of the most famous and magnificent landmarks in New York City. It is also the world's largest suspension bridge. It was created by John Augustus Roebling, born in Germany, and completed by his son, Washington A. Roebling. It is made of granite towers and steel cables and offers a safe and scenic passage to millions of commuters, tourists, trains, bicycles and cars. The bridge’s construction took 14 years, involved 600 workers, and cost $15 million (more than $320 million in today’s dollars). <b>Some more fun facts about the Brooklyn Bridge:</b> > It was originally referred to as the New York and Brooklyn Bridge and as the East River Bridge, but it was later dubbed the Brooklyn Bridge, a name coming from an earlier January 25, 1867, letter to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, and formally so named by the city government in 1915 > Brooklyn Bridge is a regular nesting site for the Peregrine falcons > A caisson is a protective, watertight chamber used to carry out construction work under water. Men worked in compressed air in these caissons under the river. >There are over 14,000 miles of wire in the Brooklyn Bridge > When it is extremely cold, the Brooklyn Bridge rises about three feet because the cables contract and expand in cold temperatures. The wires have done this ever since the bridge was complete. [[Continue with the story->Leaving the Bridge]] <i>Resources</i> Arnesen, E. (2016). A GREAT ENTERPRISE: The Brooklyn Bridge, Cobblestone, 37(4), 2 http://www.businessinsider.com/brooklyn-bridge-strangest-facts-2015-10

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=6p7wv6" target="_blank"><img src="http://i64.tinypic.com/6p7wv6.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> “That’s wonderful!” Patty marveled “Who knew one bridge had so much history!”. “Lots of history in this city” Giacomo said “You should definitely check out the Bronx Zoo, lots of characters up there”. “Oh thanks i’ll make it next on my list, thank you Giacomo!”. With that Patty set her sites on the [[Bronx->The Bronx Zoo.]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2n6szea" target="_blank"><img src="http://i65.tinypic.com/2n6szea.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> As Patty neared the zoo she heard lots of chatter from lots of different accents and she was excited to meet more friends! Patty saw a bird habitat and decided her best bet was to land there and look around. She sat on a bench and looked at all the people walking around peering at different birds. Suddenly she heard “Hey, hey, hey there” but couldn’t tell where it was coming from “up here hey hey up here” the voice said. Patty looked up and saw a colorful humming bird on a perch and flew up to say hello. “What are you doing in here?” the Hummingbird asked curiously. “I’m new to New York City and i’m just site seeing, I’m patty by the way”. The hummingbird looked her up and down and said “I’m Kimberly i’m the oldest humming bird in this whole exhibit, I know all the ins and outs of the zoo, listen [[here”.->About the Bronx Zoo]]

<center><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=30sf2ok" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.tinypic.com/30sf2ok.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></center> <b>The Bronx Zoo</b> is a zoo located in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, within Bronx Park. It opened its gates to the public in 1899 with 843 animals in 22 exhibits. It is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States and among the largest in the world with 265 acres.More than 236 million guests have visited the zoo since its opening with about 2.15 million visitors each year. Most of the land on which the zoo was built was previously owned by Fordham University. The zoo has more than 6,000 animals representing more than 600 species. <b>Some more fun facts about the Bronx zoo:</b> > The Bronx Zoo has a "Madagascar!" exhibit which opened in 2008 and houses dozens of species from the African island country > In the "Madagascar!" exhibit, the zoo houses 100,000 hissing cockroaches, which can grow to 2 inches long >The Bronx Zoo was initially named the New York Zoological Park >The "World of Birds" and "World of Reptiles" exhibits have remained separate, though many scientists now believe the two groups to be related. >Since 1903, the Bronx Zoo has had 90 snow leopard babies > At Halloween, the Bronx Zoo lets the snow leopards play with hollowed-out pumpkins > The Bronx Zoo got its first duck-billed platypus from Australia in 1922. [[Continue with the story->Leaving the Bronx Zoo]] <i>Resources> Osterhout, J. E. (n.d.). In honor of its birthday, 110 things to know about the Bronx Zoo. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/bronx-zoo-turns-110-110-nyc-favorite-article-1.417057

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2qm21yx" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/2qm21yx.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Patty had no idea there was so much to know about a zoo. “You really do know a lot Kimberly” Patty said “I really think I want to make New York my new home”. “Well thats amazing Patty I think you’d be great to have around but before you pick a neighborhood you should totally check out Rockefeller center, that's where it all comes together”. “Comes together? Patty asked, “Together, go see you’ll understand” Kimberly told her. So Patty made her way to the last stop of the day, [[Rockefeller center.->Rockefeller Center]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2jeuvxy" target="_blank"><img src="http://i65.tinypic.com/2jeuvxy.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Patty was getting tired after all she had been flying all around the city all day long, but she was excited to see what Kimberly meant by coming together. Patty noticed a whole line of flags blowing in the wind at Rockefeller center and swooped down to get a closer look at them. She walked along the flags studying each one and suddenly heard her name. “Patty, hey Patty!” voices yelled, she turned around and saw all of the friends she had made that day, Francois, Olivia, Giacomo and Kimberly. “Hey guys what are you doing here!” she quipped to her friends. “We have one last thing to show you Patty, this is George” Giacomo said. With that a majestic Eagle flew over to greet her. “Hey there Patty, I hear you’re new to the city and I’m glad you’re here I can’t wait to tell you about [[Rockefeller center!”->About Rockefeller Center]]

<center><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=o0403q" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.tinypic.com/o0403q.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></center> <b>Rockefeller Center</b> is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres (89,000 m2) between 48th and 51st Streets in New York City and between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. It was commissioned by the Rockefeller family and named after John D. Rockefeller. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987 and is the location of a giant Christmas tree every holiday season. <b>More fun facts about the Rockefeller Center:</b> >The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is decorated with 30,000 environmentally-friendly lights along five miles of wire. >During World War II there were actually three Christmas trees illuminated red, white and blue. >During the Great Depression, the very first Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was erected on Christmas Eve in 1931 by a group of construction workers. > The Rockefeller tree is ten-foot star is composed of 25,000 crystals, 720 LED bulbs, 44 circuit boards, and 3,000 feet of wire and its estimated worth is $1.5 million. > After the holidays, the Christmas tree lives on. For example, in 1971 they used the 30 bags of mulch on nature trails across the city. In 2005, Habitat for Humanity used the heartwood to make doorframes for houses for the needy; and last year, about 15 percent of the tree went into making paper for a book called The Carpenter’s Gift. In 2007, the tree was used to build houses in New Orleans for those affected by Hurricane Katrina. > The Rockefeller Center ice skating rink in front of the tree opened in 1936. > The first-ever Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center took place in 1931, during the Great Depression. [[Continue with the story->A gathering of friends]] <i>Resources</i> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Center http://www.nyctrip.com/pages/Index.aspx?PageID=11

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=9qab9s" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/9qab9s.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Patty was amazed at all that had happen at Rockefeller center and felt at home among all the other travelers who had passed through that very place. “Thank you all so much I don’t know what I would have done without each and every one of you today. I was nervous about coming to a brand new city all alone but with friends like you guys I think I could call New York City home!”. Her new friends smiled and cheered, “I can’t wait to be neighbors” said Olivia, “Let me tell you more about Brooklyn” said Giacomo. “Guys guys, there will be plenty of time to show patty around but for now let's find her a place of her own” said George. With that Patty’s new friends set off to help her find a home in her new big city. [[Meet the Characters]] [[Meet the Authors]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=69pzf8" target="_blank"><img src="http://i64.tinypic.com/69pzf8.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Jodieann Stephenson <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/JodieannStephen" data-widget-id="733038844480749568">Tweets by @JodieannStephen</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> Jodieann Stephenson is a young NYC based writer, an avid wearer of black, a lover of life and all its made. She enjoys wandering around NYC searching for new coffee shops and boutiques to check out. Apart from that, her passion is writing and she hopes to one day publish a book on the Jamaican diaspora and what it means for first generation Jamaican-Americans. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=302sa5j" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/302sa5j.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Samantha Pezzolanti <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/spezzolanti" data-widget-id="664893973635465216">Tweets by @spezzolanti</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> Samantha Pezzolanti is a student mommy blogger on City Tech’s The Buzz. The native Brooklynite is currently studying Professional and Technical Writing with a specialization in communication design. When she’s not juggling being a full-time student, or working at H&R Block, she’s wandering around NYC capturing images on her Canon SLR. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=mct5df" target="_blank"><img src="http://i66.tinypic.com/mct5df.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Mariah Rajah <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MariahRaj" data-widget-id="733038843935481856">Tweets by @MariahRaj</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> Mariah Rajah is a currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in Professional and Technical Writing with a specialization in psychology. Her dream is to work in the Public Relations industry. Besides being a dedicated student, she enjoys trying out new recipes on the weekend. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=30c6tet" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.tinypic.com/30c6tet.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Pamela Drake <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/Pamela3506" data-widget-id="733070351316492288">Tweets by @Pamela3506</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> Pamela Drake is a working mother, a full-time student, and a City Tech blogger. Her passion for reading and writing has led her to pursue a career in Professional and Technical Writing. She believes that we all have something to share and capturing it in words and images is a powerful way to do so. [[Play Again->Patty the Pigeon comes to New York City]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=sx0zz7" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.tinypic.com/sx0zz7.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Name: Patty (American) Species: Pigeon Location: Chicago Weakness: Afraid of change Backstory: Patty is a native Chicago pigeon who discovers the meaning of the word “migrate”. Upon her discovery she remembers her mother, Marie, where she described New York City’s (NYC) beautiful buildings and landmarks. Patty has always wondered what else is beyond NYC and decides that now is the perfect moment to see the world. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=1z3x8np" target="_blank"><img src="http://i64.tinypic.com/1z3x8np.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Name: François (French) Species: Gallic rooster also known as the (Coq Gaulois) with a beret (hat) Location: Statue of Liberty Weakness: Apprehensive around new people Backstory:François is an immigrant rooster from Paris, France that was accidentally shipped to Brooklyn, New York as a pet for the French president's’ daughter while she studies in NYC. While being unloaded at the loading docks, François escaped and has since called Lady Liberty home (it was the first building he saw by the South Street Seaport). François and his mate, Jacqueline calls Lady Liberty’s crown home. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2qnzf4i" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/2qnzf4i.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Name: Olivia (Canadian) Species: Squirrel Location: Central Park Weakness: Afraid of people, birds (pigeons, sparrows and eagles) Backstory: Olivia is a native squirrel who has only known New York City, like Patty, she has never ventured outside of the state. Meeting Patty ignites a fire in her and she joins Francois and Patty to rediscover the city. She also becomes curious about exploration and shows them the different. Olivia, lost her mother to an eagle many years ago and has a fear of birds. After talking to Patty and François she realizes that they are just like her which begins an unlikely friendship. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2pt5hc3" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/2pt5hc3.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Name: Giacomo (Italian) pronounced Jack-o-mo Species: Sparrow Location: Brooklyn Bridge Weakness: Afraid of the dark Backstory: Giacomo is an Italian sparrow from Brooklyn who calls the Brooklyn Bridge home. Giacomo loves the Brooklyn Bridge because it reminds him of the architecture in Rome. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=9ulmgy" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/9ulmgy.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Name: Kimberly (Caribbean) Species: Hummingbird Location: Bronx Zoo Weakness: Homesick Backstory: Kimberly is a Jamaican hummingbird who cannot remember how she ended up in NYC. She is homesick and longs to go home to the nectar from the Hibiscus flower. She becomes fascinated by Patty’s story and wants to head back home. Patty asks what does Jamaica looks like and she begins to describe it to her but she can barely remember. However she does remember that in Rockefeller Center there is a Jamaican flag and that begins their travels to the Rock. <a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=zn52rn" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.tinypic.com/zn52rn.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Name: George (American), old eagle(grandpa like with many years of experience) Species: Bald Eagle Location: Rockefeller Center Weakness: Antisocial Backstory: Eagles are one of the most feared birds in their community and this all too familiar to George. Eagles are known as the flying lions, however that is not the case for George. George is perhaps one of the friendliest of creatures around but has not gotten the chance to show the kind of person he is because he is so feared by everyone. George notices from afar that Olivia is about to be squished by a human is running from the other side and George decides to intervene to save her. [[Meet the Authors]] [[Play Again->Patty the Pigeon comes to New York City]]

<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=33at2sn" target="_blank"><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/33at2sn.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Patty has lived in Chicago all her life but she has always wanted to see the world. One sunny afternoon Patty overhears three geese talking about migrating south and she gets an idea. Patty decides she’s going to migrate to New York City and see what makes the city so special. Patty arrives in New York City and lands at the Statue of liberty where she meets her first friend, a rooster named Francois, who tells her all about the Statue of Liberty and what it has to offer. Francois then sends patty on her way to see the other sites the city has to offer where she meets more New York natives to assist her. Join Patty on her adventure around New York City as she meets new friends who teach her about some of the most notable landmarks in New York! This fun and interactive fiction is the perfect classroom tool for educators or parents aiming to teach students grades K-5 about the history of New York City. The story is animated and and colorful which is appealing to young users but encompasses facts and history to appeal to parents and teachers. The featured map allows users to track Patty’s journey as well as see an aerial view of the city, like patty would see. This work of fiction was created by student authors, Mariah Rajah, Samantha Pezzolanti, Jodieann Stephenson and Pamela Drake. All four team members are currently Professional & Technical Writing majors at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) and thus project was created for their Digital Storytelling course. [[Begin the adventure->Patty the Pigeon comes to New York City]]