Connecticut

Michael Burgan

Book - 2018

Connecticut. How did Connecticut get its name? The word Connecticut comes from an Algonquian word that means "long tidal river." Inside, you'll find: what people do for fun in Connecticut; A timeline, photos-and what role Connecticut has played in U.S. history; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.

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Published
[New York, NY] : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Michael Burgan (author)
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations, maps (chiefly color), portraits ; 22 cm
Audience
940L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46) and index.
ISBN
9780531231623
9780531247136
  • Map: This is Connecticut!
  • Land and wildlife
  • What is the terrain of Connecticut like and what lives there?
  • Government
  • What are the different parts of Connecticutt's government?
  • The big truth
  • What represents Connecticutt?
  • Which designs, objects, plants, and, animals symbolize Connecticutt?
  • History
  • How did Connecticutt become the state it is today?
  • Culture
  • What do the people of Connecticutt do for work and fun?
  • Famous people
  • Did you know that?
Review by Booklist Review

Take a trip through the U.S. with these cheerful texts that highlight the appealing and special qualities of each state. The books mix short chapters of straightforward, informative text with bright, busy pages of special features throughout the volume as well as in the back matter. Connecticut highlights the state's role as part of the New England region, along with its unique local government traditions. Each book's chapters focus on the state's (or district's) land and wildlife, government at various levels, history, and notable cultural institutions. Native peoples are mentioned in the history section although often only in passing. Large captioned photographs of key locations and people illustrate nearly every page. Each book also includes a variety of graphic features, from maps to a time line, a population graph, and a diagram showing the state's electoral votes. These books in the True Book: My United States series are ideal for beginning research or just learning more about the country.--Miriam Aronin Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.