Learn about the people, geography, sports, history, industries and symbols that make New York unique. Features maps, timelines, informative charts, profiles of notable people, current census information and many opportunities for a student's guided research.

Includes index.

Where is New York? -- Mapping New York -- The land -- Climate -- Natural resources -- Plants -- Animals -- Tourism -- Industry -- Goods and services -- American Indians -- Explorers -- Early settlers -- Notable people -- Population -- Politics and government -- Cultural groups -- Arts and entertainment -- Sports -- National averages comparison -- How to improve my community -- Exercise your mind!.