Exploring the Connecticut Colony

by Steven Otfinoski

Overview

Step back in time and visit Connecticut during the Colonial period. Despite conflicts with England and Native Americans, such as the Pequot Indian War, Dutch and English settlers flocked to Connecticut for its rich farmland and religious freedom. Find out what made Connecticut unique, how it got the nickname "the Constitution State," what role it played during the Revolutionary War, and what daily life was like in Colonial times and the early days of statehood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515722533
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Exploring the 13 Colonies
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	1,026,089
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.

Table of Contents

The 13 Colonies 4

Native Peoples of Connecticut 10

A Colony Is Founded 14

The Colony Grows 20

The Land of Steady Habits 26

The Road to Revolution and Statehood 34

Timeline 42

Glossary 44

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 45

Read More 45

Internet Sites 45

Source Notes 46

Select Bibliography 47

Index 48

Interviews

maps, illustrations, timelines, connects to Common Core ELA Standards for Informational Text and U.S. History Standards