1. New York By Katherine Kosup Fall 2009 MICDS

2. New York New York is a beautiful state. I hope I get to go there some day. http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/New_York/NewYorkStateSymbols.html

3. Why I like New York I like New York because it is unique in a lot of ways like…

4. New York New York is the 11th state in America and its capital is Albany. http://www.50states.com/newyork.htm

5. State nick name New York’s state nick name is the EmpireState. It is called that because of its wealth and variety of resources.

6. Temperature and precipitation Average July temperature is 69 degrees Fahrenheit and ( 21) degrees Celsius. Average January temperature is 21 degrees Fahrenheit and (-6) degrees Celsius. The precipitation is 36 in. WOW!

7. State flag New York’s state flag is very pretty. I like it. One thing I like about the flag is the colors. http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/New_York/stateFLAG.html

8. State motto New York’s state motto is Excelsior that means ever upward.

9. The population The current population is 19,297,729. That is a lot of people. WOW!

10. Governor The governor is David .A. Paterson.

11. Important cities New York city Albany Buffalo Rochester Yonkers

12. Agriculture Apples, grapes, corn, cherries, and hay.

13. State shell New York’s state shell is the bay scallop. It is cool.

14. Landmarks in my state Statue Of Liberty United Nations Tall Buildings Liberty Island Niagara Falls Radio City Music Hall Ellis Island Empire State Building

15. Bordering states Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

16. Rivers and lakes Rivers: The Mohawk, The Hudson, The Oswego, The Genesee,

17. Landmarks

18. Famous People

19. Natural resources Salt, stone, sand, gravel, and limestone.

20. State tree New York’s state tree is a sugar maple. I’ve seen one. They are beautiful http://www.50states.com/tree/newyork.htm

21. State bush New York’s state bush is a lilac bush. It is very pretty. http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/New_York/bush_lilac.html

22. New York state bird is a blue bird. It is a beautiful bird. I have seen it before. http://www.50states.com/bird/bluebird.htm http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kids_room/kids_symbols.html

23. State animal New York’s state animal is a beaver. Beaver’s have sharp teeth so they can chop down wood for their homes. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kids_room/kids_symbols.html

24. State insect New York’s state insect is a ladybug. I’ve seen a lot of them. They can come in a lot of colors. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kids_room/kids_symbols.html

25. The state flower New York’s state flower is a rose. It is a very pretty flower. I have seen a lot of them. http://www.50states.com/flower/newyork.htm

26. The state gem The state gem of New York is a red wine garnet. It is pretty. http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/New_York/NewYorkStateSymbols.html http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kids_room/kids_symbols.html

27. State muffin New York’s state muffin is a apple muffin. I’ve never had one but it looks good. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kids_room/kids_symbols.html

28. State reptile New York’s state reptile is a snapping turtle. Id be carful around one of these. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kids_room/kids_symbols.html

29. State fruit New York’s state fruit is a apple. They are yummy. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kids_room/kids_symbols.html

30. State beverage New York’s state beverage is milk. I like milk. http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/New_York/beverage_milk.html

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