New York: the Empire StateTells the story of the land and people of New York State, from prehistoric times to the present in 32 chapters and nine units. Study questions are included for each chapter. |
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... Adirondacks . There are three smaller ranges : the Shawangunk Mountains , the Hudson Highlands , and the Taconic Mountains . Look at Map 2 , page 7 , to see where they are located . The Adirondacks cover about one fourth of the state ...
... Adirondacks . There are three smaller ranges : the Shawangunk Mountains , the Hudson Highlands , and the Taconic Mountains . Look at Map 2 , page 7 , to see where they are located . The Adirondacks cover about one fourth of the state ...
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... Adirondacks . They are scattered every which way . This is because the Catskills were formed by erosion rather than by pressure . The Catskill Mountains are not as high as the Adirondacks , but the peaks are usually over 3,000 feet ...
... Adirondacks . They are scattered every which way . This is because the Catskills were formed by erosion rather than by pressure . The Catskill Mountains are not as high as the Adirondacks , but the peaks are usually over 3,000 feet ...
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... ADIRONDACK MUSEUM The Adirondack Museum opened its doors in 1957. It is located on Blue Mountain Lake in the heart of the Adirondacks . Visitors find in the main building a large relief map of the re- gion . By pressing buttons , they ...
... ADIRONDACK MUSEUM The Adirondack Museum opened its doors in 1957. It is located on Blue Mountain Lake in the heart of the Adirondacks . Visitors find in the main building a large relief map of the re- gion . By pressing buttons , they ...
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New York 1 Nature Molds New York | 4 |
Harbor Area of New York City | 6 |
Regions of New York State | 7 |
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