Connecticut

by Ann Heinrichs, Matt Kania (Illustrator)

Overview

Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of Connecticut.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503870222
Publisher:	Child's World Stride
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	USA Travel Guides
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ann Heinrichs grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She began playing the piano at age three and thought she would grow up to be a pianist. Instead, she became a writer. She is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults on Asian, African, and U.S. history and cultures, as well as grammar and natural history subjects. Ann has also written numerous newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. Ann has traveled to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and now lives in Chicago, IL.

Table of Contents

Connecticut 4

Riding the Essex Steam Train 7

Wildlife at Sessions Woods 8

Mashantucket Pequot Museum 11

Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern and the Revolutionary War 12

The Mill Museum in Willimantic 15

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival in Hartford 16

Bristol's Clock and Watch Museum 19

Beckley Furnace in East Canaan 20

Whaling Days at Mystic Seaport 23

Fun at the Brooklyn Fair 24

Stamford's Giant Balloon Parade 27

Touring the USS Nautilus 28

The State Capitol in Hartford 31

Mark Twain's House in Hartford 32

Dinosaurs at the Peabody Museum 35

Our Trip 36

State Flag and Seal 37

State Symbols 37

State Song 37

Famous People 38

Words to Know 38

To Learn More 39

Index 40