Colony of New York

Contributor(s): Roza, Greg (Author)

ISBN: 9781499405446

Publisher: PowerKids Press

$18.95

Pub Date: July 30, 2015

Dewey: 974.702

LCCN: 2014048220

Lexile Code: 0950

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 13

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 8.60" L x 7.20" W ( 0.15 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States State and Local

Series: Spotlight on the 13 Colonies: Birth of a Nation

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000177783 ( Colony of New York)

Reading level: 5.80

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: New York played an important part in Americas fight for independence. New York City even served as the first capital of the United States! Readers explore the history of New York from its discovery by Europeans and its colonization by both the Dutch and British through its role in the American Revolution and the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Important social studies curriculum topics are presented in an accessible manner, alongside full-color photographs and historical primary sources chosen to give readers a clear picture of what life was like in New York during colonial times.

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