State Studies: New York
7 total works
Describes the diverse habitats of New York state and the many animals and plants that live there, including those which are now extinct or endangered.
Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit New York State, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such famous New Yorkers as Susan B. Anthony, George Gershwin, and Jackie Robinson.
Discusses the symbols, government, legends, and other characteristics which make the state of New York unique.
Provides a look at New York's different geographical regions and the industry and economy of each.
Describes the history, environment, beliefs of the Native Peoples of New York state, and the organization of the Iroquois Confederacy, and profiles some famous individuals, such as Mary Brant, Handsome Lake, and Jay Silverheels.
Provides a comprehensive look at New York state history, from the Algonquin and Iroquois who lived there before the arrival of Europeans to the beginning of the new millennium.