Rhode Island

Exploring the States

by Amy Rechner

The smallest state in the union has a lot to offer! With over 400 miles of coast and many islands, bays, and inlets, the Ocean State is the place to be. Kids will enjoy learning about Rhode Island's history from early colonial days to its present status as an important New England state.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2013

Reviews

[Tim Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never been to this part of the Eastern U.S.A. and admit that I thought it was undersized and undeserving to have two Senators and two Congress Representatives. I was WRONG ! This is a great place and a valued 13th Original Colony to be reckoned with. Amy Rechner in 2014 didn't include much as far as Web tie-in but this entry in the Bellwether Media series for the 50 states and District of Columbia challenges at a fluent level "Blast-Off" 5 readers. It is commendable to a point (4* out of 5) but needs some way to help early readers not get bewildered by the multi-syllabic Place Names and elements of Ecology there [ example from p. 4 Narrangasett; page 20's Wampanoag; page 14 Pawtucket ]. Hope in the next rendition of these there will be some sort of visual treat / walking tour of the great Places to see and experience in the Smallest of the 50 states!

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

32 pages; Exploring the States series; Great series on United States. It is well-organized, colorful, full of pictures, charts, illustrations and other helpful information. Highly recommended for Grades 3-5.