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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
New York New York Corinne J. Naden Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of New York. OL14856506W
New York's industrial growth New York's industrial growth Kate Schimel A brief overview of New York's growth into an industrial city for younger audiences. OL15902134W
New York New York Valerie Bodden "A basic survey of "The Empire State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Niagara Falls"--Provided by publisher. OL15973695W
Celebrating New York Celebrating New York Marion Dane Bauer Meet Mr. Geo, everybody’s favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today, he’s visiting New York, the Empire State. His first stop is Times Square on New Year's Eve. He plans to cl… OL16664264W
New York history New York history Stewart, Mark 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. OL1803870W
All around New York All around New York Stewart, Mark Provides a look at New York's different geographical regions and the industry and economy of each. OL1803917W
People of New York People of New York Stewart, Mark 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. OL1803922W
All that trash All that trash Meghan McCarthy Lowell Harrelson wanted to turn trash into methane gas so he rented a barge called Morbo 4000. His plan was to ship the garbage from New York to North Carolina, but as the barge floated down the coas… OL19733947W
September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 Wilborn Hampton Describes the September 11 attacks in the United States and presents several personal stories of tragedy told by New Yorkers who lived through the collapse of the World Trade Center. Includes a new … OL19949774W
The Erie Canal The Erie Canal Andrew Santella Discusses the planning and construction of the Erie Canal which, when completed in 1825, linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. OL20602892W
E is for empire E is for empire Ann E. Burg Brief rhymes for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by longer explanatory text, present features of the Empire State. OL5817298W
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Michelle M. Houle Discusses the 1911 fire that killed 146 New York garment factory workers, the conditions that led up to it, and some of the legislation that came about to prevent the occurrence of similar disasters. OL5824167W