Books with title New York

The state of New York might be most famous for the enormous city that shares its name, but there is also a lot going on throughout the rest of the state.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will explore all of New York, from wilderness and farmland to the streets of Manhattan. Along the way, they'll find out what makes the state tick, from history and government to local culture and more.

New York describes life in the early colony, including such details as the importance of the fur trade, wars instrumental to New York's development, the discrimination suffered by various peoples under Peter Stuyvesant, and the games the colonists enjoyed. It discusses the early explorers of the area, such as Henry Hudson and Samuel de Champlain, and the Dutch West Indies Company's role in the formation of the colony. An entire chapter is devoted to the American Indians, such as the Wappinger and Montauk, who lived in the area. Readers will also learn about post-Revolution New York, including the continued presence of slavery and New York City's designation as the capital of the new country, as well as the part it played in the formation of the Constitution. Sidebars include: Committees of CorrespondenceConstructing a longhouseMargaret CorbinDating the start of the League of the IroquoisHenry Hudson's fourth voyageJacob LeislerNine pinsThe division of the Duke's grantThe first Jews in New AmsterdamSlavery in New YorkWalloonsSir Peter Warren.

Easy-to-read text with bright, full color photographs brings New York to young students. Presented in a simple, easily understandable, "scrapbook" format, kids will truly enjoy opening this travelogue-like book. This 48-page book is filled with current state facts and statistical data. Important historical information segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, and climate. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.