Rhode Island

By Michael Burgan

Book Overview

The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful 's dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments. Nestled between Connecticut and Massachusetts along the Atlantic Coast, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the nation. Readers will visit the state's lush forests, rocky coastline, and charming towns. They will find out how the state was settled and how it is governed today. They will also get a taste of Rhode Island's cuisine and culture as they learn about some of the state's local heroes. Features: Updated statistics reflect the latest census data Brand new sidebars present profiles of people who had a major impact in recent years Breathtaking new photos and artwork Words to know, FAQs, mini-bios, interactive sidebars, maps, and graphs

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531282910
• ISBN13: 9780531282915
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8