People of the Chesapeake Bay
Early in US history, the Chesapeake Bay region became home to many people. Its navigable waterways, abundant natural resources, and beautiful scenes drew first Native American tribes, and then settlers by the thousands. Today, it continues to grow! Through historical facts, maps, and detailed sidebars, readers will learn all about the growth of the Chesapeake Bay region. Including demographic and population statistics and a close look at the major industries, the book will immerse readers in the people of this unique estuary. Vivid photographs will introduce the basic geography of the region, while readers take on conservation concepts that come with a growing population.
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People of the Chesapeake Bay
Early in US history, the Chesapeake Bay region became home to many people. Its navigable waterways, abundant natural resources, and beautiful scenes drew first Native American tribes, and then settlers by the thousands. Today, it continues to grow! Through historical facts, maps, and detailed sidebars, readers will learn all about the growth of the Chesapeake Bay region. Including demographic and population statistics and a close look at the major industries, the book will immerse readers in the people of this unique estuary. Vivid photographs will introduce the basic geography of the region, while readers take on conservation concepts that come with a growing population.
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People of the Chesapeake Bay

People of the Chesapeake Bay

by Kathleen Connors
People of the Chesapeake Bay

People of the Chesapeake Bay

by Kathleen Connors

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Early in US history, the Chesapeake Bay region became home to many people. Its navigable waterways, abundant natural resources, and beautiful scenes drew first Native American tribes, and then settlers by the thousands. Today, it continues to grow! Through historical facts, maps, and detailed sidebars, readers will learn all about the growth of the Chesapeake Bay region. Including demographic and population statistics and a close look at the major industries, the book will immerse readers in the people of this unique estuary. Vivid photographs will introduce the basic geography of the region, while readers take on conservation concepts that come with a growing population.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433997761
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 08/01/2013
Series: Exploring the Chesapeake Bay Series
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Main Attraction 4

Native American History 6

The British Are Coming! 10

Growth Around the Bay 12

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Population 16

Too Many People? 18

Bay Value 20

Industry Starts Early 22

Be a Tourist! 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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