Fodor's Around Los Angeles with Kids, 2nd Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Around the City with Kids | Publication Date: February 5, 2002

Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days, from museums and puppet theaters to skyscrapers and parks. Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like--and about what parents need. All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness. "Hey, Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination, and "Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Fun to read and easy to use, these handy little guides make it easy to plan an enjoyable, hassle-free day with children in the world's most popular cities. They're perfect idea books for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable aids for families on vacation.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Fodor's has put together some fun and cheerful travel guides for children of all ages for Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York City. Each book describes 68 exciting things to do in the city it covers, with excursions to skyscrapers, parks, swimming pools, museums, and puppet theaters. Each site includes a "Hey Kids!" section noting some interesting history or trivia about the place or neighborhood and a "Kid-Friendly Eats" section that discusses three or four nearby restaurants that children would enjoy. Each book also has practical information about the sites, including addresses, telephone numbers, admission prices, hours, and the proper age group. It even has games to play while getting to the sightseeing destinations. These publications are small, easy to carry, and full of whimsical illustrations and will make wonderful travel guides for touring families. Recommended for all public libraries.
Melinda Stivers Leach, Precision Editorial Svcs., Wondervu, CO
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days, from museums and puppet theaters to skyscrapers and parks. Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like--and about what parents need. All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness. "Hey, Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination, and "Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Fun to read and easy to use, these handy little guides make it easy to plan an enjoyable, hassle-free day with children in the world's most popular cities. They're perfect idea books for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable aids for families on vacation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 2 edition (February 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679009140
• ISBN-13: 978-0679009146
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #572,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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