Rhode Island

by Adam Furgang

Book Overview

The Ocean State is the country's smallest, only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, yet it has assumed a large place in American history, often finding itself at the very center of momentous national events. Founded by Roger Williams as a bastion of religious freedom and tolerance, the colony very early developed a strong independent streak. Though sandwiched between the powerful and often domineering neighbors New York and Massachusetts, Rhode Island...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435895215
• ISBN13: 9781435895218
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.0" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8