Connecticut (Portrait of America) [Library Binding]

Kathleen Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Portrait of America

Discusses the history, economy, culture, and future of Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Raintree (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811473279
• ISBN-13: 978-0811473279
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,983,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A microstudy of Connecticut, July 15, 2004

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Rocco Dormarunno (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Connecticut (Portrait of America) (Library Binding)

Connecticut was one of the first areas settled by Europeans at the dawn of the modern era. For that reason, it is rich in history. And its role during the Revolution is extremely crucial to an understanding of us as a nation. This great little book will explain it all

The "Portrait of America" series is a wonderful and concise introduction for pre-teens to all of the fifty states and to the places and events that shaped the history of the United States. This "Connecticut" installment is particularly good. The book is broken down into sections like "History", "Culture", "Economy" etc., and each section is thoughtfully written and edited. And this edition is loaded with several beautiful photographs. The "History" section is my personal favorite, mostly for its coverage of Connecticut's colonial era.

This book, as well as the entire "Portrait of America" series, will prove to be a valuable teaching tool to all primary school educators.