Spier, Peter

Describes life in bustling 17th-century New Amsterdam and a woman whose seemingly "crazy" behavior raises an interesting question in light of New York's subsequent development.

Spine title: We the people. Contains an introductory essay, color illustrations portraying the words of the Preamble, and the text of the Constitution.

Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Music is included.

Retells in pictures how a pair of every manner of creature climbed on board Noah's ark and thereby survived the Flood.

Chronicles the experiences of a Model T Ford with a series of owners from 1909 to the present day.

The folk song describing the journey from Albany to Buffalo on the Erie Canal in the 1850's. Includes musical notation.

Emphasizes the differences among the billions of people on earth.