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The Colony of Connecticut
Contributor(s): Whitehurst, Susan (Author)

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 ISBN: 082395479X     ISBN-13: 9780823954797
Publisher: PowerKids Press
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Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 1999
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Annotation: The legacy of the 13 colonies is an essential building block for elementary social studies students as they develop an understanding of their civic heritage. The Colonial era was a dynamic crucible of politics, human drama, revolution, and resolution, in which the formative principles of American culture and government were born. Here are fact-filled, visually compelling stories of the 13 colonies -- from settlement to statehood -- plus the intriguing, but pivotal story of the thwarted, though valiant, colonial effort at Roanoke. The mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke settlers was never resolved. This mystery of history is sure to engage young readers!

Adriaen Block claimed Connecticut for the Netherlands. Before the Europeans arrived, the indigenous people had called the place Quinnenhtukqut, which means Long River. In 1638, the Dutch purchased the area from the Quinnipiac Indians for an assortment of silverware, tools, and clothes. Connecticut's story from this barter purchase to the American Revolution is told here.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - State & Local - General
Dewey: 974.602
LCCN: 98032370
Series: Library of the Thirteen Colonies and the Lost Colony
Physical Information: 0.35" H x 10.26" W x 8.3" L (0.75 lbs) 24 pages
Themes:
- Geographic Orientation - Connecticut
- Cultural Region - New England
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 2350
Reading Level: 5.0   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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The legacy of the 13 colonies is an essential building block for elementary social studies students as they develop an understanding of their civic heritage. The Colonial era was a dynamic crucible of politics, human drama, revolution, and resolution, in which the formative principles of American culture and government were born. Here are fact-filled, visually compelling stories of the 13 colonies -- from settlement to statehood -- plus the intriguing, but pivotal story of the thwarted, though valiant, colonial effort at Roanoke. The mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke settlers was never resolved. This mystery of history is sure to engage young readers

Adriaen Block claimed Connecticut for the Netherlands. Before the Europeans arrived, the indigenous people had called the place Quinnenhtukqut, which means Long River. In 1638, the Dutch purchased the area from the Quinnipiac Indians for an assortment of silverware, tools, and clothes. Connecticut's story from this barter purchase to the American Revolution is told here.
 
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