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The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful's dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments. Nestled between Connecticut and Massachusetts along the Atlantic Coast, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the nation. Readers will visit the state's lush forests, rocky coastline, and charming towns. They will find out how the state was settled and how it is governed today. They will also get a taste of Rhode Island's cuisine and culture as they learn about some of the state's local heroes.
About the Author
Michael Burgan studied history at the University of Connecticut before embarking on his career of writing about history, current events, geography, science, and more for children. He worked at Weekly Reader for six years before becoming a freelance author. He is a member of Biographers International Organization and edits its monthly newsletter, The Biographer's Craft. A produced playwright, he is also a member of the Dramatists Guild.
