A true book

Presents a collection of facts about colonial New York, examining the Native Americans, the settlers, daily life in the colony, and war. Features accessible text, illustrations, statistics, a list of resources and Internet links, a glossary, and an index.

Describes the history of Earth Day and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is observed around the world.

After completing this book, readers will know that energy is everywhere, the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy, and that energy comes in different forms. Includes "True statistics" (such as the speed of sound through air is 1,087 feet per second), a reading list, Web site list, glossary, and index.