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Gives an overview of the geography, history, people, and industry of New York State.

An overview of the Empire State, introducing its history, geography, industries, sites of interest, and famous people.

Text, photographs, and illustrations introduce the history, geography, people, industries, and other highlights of New York.

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of this state composed of two peninsulas more or less surrounded by Great Lakes water.

Presents information about the state of New York, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.

In 1816, twelve-year-old Mem's new home in the wilderness of western New York is disrupted when the birth of another baby sends her mother into "spells" that disconnect her from reality.

In 1815, while traveling by covered wagon to settle in the wilderness of western New York, eleven-year-old Mem experiences a flood and separation from her family.

In 1817, after her mother has died and her father abandoned his children, thirteen-year-old Mem searches for a new home for Joshua, herself, and their little sister.

Relates the history of the colony of New York from its founding by the Dutch in 1609 to statehood in 1788.

As she grows through the first years of her life in the Catskill Mountains of New York, a peregrine falcon called Frightful interacts with various humans, including the boy who raised her, a falconer who rescues her, and several unscrupulous poachers, as well as with many animals that are part of the area's ecological balance.

Provides a look at New York's different geographical regions and the industry and economy of each.

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.

Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit New York State, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such famous New Yorkers as Susan B.

Discusses the symbols, government, legends, and other characteristics which make the state of New York unique.

An adaptation of Washington Irving's classic story in which a man who sleeps in the Catskill Mountains for twenty years straight awakes to a much-changed world.