Heinrichs, Ann

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of New York.

A history of Valentine's Day including legends about Saint Valentine and the symbols, traditions, and customs of the holiday.

Presents a short history of Thanksgiving examining ancient harvest festivals, the first Thanksgiving in the new world, becoming a national holiday in 1863, and decorations and celebrations.

Presents a short history of Saint Patrick's Day examining the story of the patron saint of Ireland, the legend of the snakes, the shamrock and other symbols and decorations, and more.

Presents a history of Mother's Day discussing ancient mother goddesses, how it became a national holiday, how it is celebrated around the world, and mothers of famous presidents.

Presents an introduction to Father's Day, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, how it started, and how it is celebrated.

A short history of the significance, celebrations, and fesitvals associated with Chinese New Year.

Takes readers on a tour of New York, visiting fifteen attractions and describing the state's history, culture, and economy along the way; and includes unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, and lists of state symbols, famous people, and further resources.

Describes the achievements and the life of seventeenth-century French explorer Ren?-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, who was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River.

Describes the life and achievements of Ponce de Le?n, the Spanish explorer who first came to the New World with Columbus, went on to become governer of Puerto Rico, and later came to Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth.