new york (state)

Examines the founding and early years of New Amsterdam, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.

Whether the prize is a soccer trophy or the esteem of Danville's elite, the McGinn family believes in winning, but while striving to prove he can be best at something, sixth-grader Mack inadvertently demonstrates to his parents and older brother what really matters most.

When tenth grader Vivi Hartman arrives with her rabbi father at a Seneca reservation to arrange the funeral of a Jewish girl who died violently, she finds herself investigating rumors of murder.

A brief introduction to the geography, cities, land, plants, animals, people, work, history, culture, and famous people and places in New York.

The tale of Rip Van Winkle, the lazy husband who slept for twenty years, is rendered into verse.

Traces the environmental history of New York State, describing its landscapes, and discussing the role of natural resources in shaping the state's culture and economy, the construction of the Erie Canal, early contact between the region's indigenous inhabitants and European settlers, and other related topics.

Describes how New York's central and western area participated in the crusade for African-American freedom in the mid-nineteenth century.

Contains three It Girl novels in which high school student Jenny Humphrey will do anything to become the most popular girl at her New York boarding school--Waverly Academy.

Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of New Jersey and New York. Includes maps, illustrated fact spreads, and other relevant material.