Library Binding
(Creative Education, Aug. 1, 2009)
This is an introduction to the state of North Carolina, including its early history, its land and resources, some of its famous people, and unique attractions such as Asheville's Biltmore estate
What were the ‘Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina’? When did North and South Carolina officially become two separate colonies? Why was North Carolina’s coast favored by pirates? Find the answers to these and many other questions in ‘North Carolina’, a book about one of the original thirteen colonies.
North Carolina was the location of the first English attempt to colonize the New World. But the mysterious fate of the members of that "Lost Colony" and Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, is only one of the intriguing historical aspects of this unique state.
Life in colonial South Carolina wasnÂ’t easy for many settlers. They faced diseases and pirate attacks. Others faced even harder times as they arrived in the colony as slaves. Readers get a detailed look at the early history of South Carolina through accessible text, presented alongside historical primary sources and colorful photographs. From the areaÂ’s first Native American inhabitants to its role in some of the most important battles of the American Revolution, readers explore the fascinating history of South Carolina. Along the way, they get a fresh look at a variety of essential social studies curriculum topics, including BritainÂ’s colonization of the New World and AmericaÂ’s fight for independence.
Provides an overview of the state of North Carolina, covering its history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture. Includes maps, facts, and a timeline.