Dennis B. Fradin
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1988
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the Dutch colony beginning with the years it was inhabited only by Indians to the time it became the eleventh state. Includes biographical sketches on famous New Yorkers such as Hiawatha, Peter Minuit, and Captain Kidd.
Author
Publisher
Walker & Company
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.
5) New York
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
An overview of the Empire State, introducing its history, geography, industries, sites of interest, and famous people.
8) Halloween
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
Describes the history behind Halloween and the various ways it is celebrated.
10) Valentine's Day
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c1990
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history behind Valentine's Day and the various ways it is celebrated.
11) Columbus Day
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c1990
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses how the achievements of the man credited with discovering America led to the present-day celebration of his landing in the New World.
12) The Shoshoni
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
14) The Pawnee
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Pawnee Indians. Also discusses their present-day status.
15) Colorado
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
20) Investing
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Answers basic questions students ask when learning about financial skills needed for adulthood, including investing money in the stock market, bonds and mutual funds, gold, and collectibles"--Provided by publisher.