New York: The Dutch Colony of New Netherland

by Janey Levy and Kate Schimel

Book Overview

New York s history and culture is greatly influenced by its complex past, which includes the many years that the area was a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. This thought-provoking book provides a detailed history of the important people and events involved in shaping New York while it was under Dutch control. The book features beautiful paintings by Dutch artists as well as maps, primary sources, and biographical information about New Netherland...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448857570
• ISBN13: 9781448857579
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Rosen Classroom
• Length: 24 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7