Who was Metacom, or King Phillip? Which livestock was favored to be reared in colonial Rhode Island? Why was the importing of molasses of particular importance to colonial Rhode Island? Find the answers to these and many other questions in Rhode Island, a book about one of the original thirteen colonies. It details the history of the colony beginning with the decisions made in Europe to explore and settle the Americas followed by a description of the land and its inhabitants as they appeared to the first European arrivals. Each book in the series includes: maps, timeline, glossary, index, and sources for further research. Softcover, 64 pages. Ages 4-8. |
