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Print Resources: Thirteen Colonies

In addition to these titles, there are books for each of the colonies.

Thirteen Colonies by Susan E. Hamen
Call Number: 973.2 HAM
ISBN: 9781617837128
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Including a timeline, Web links, and common core activities, this book explores the history of the thirteen colonies that revolted against Great Britain.
A Timeline History of the Thirteen Colonies by Mary K. Pratt
Call Number: 973.2 PRA
ISBN: 9781467745734
Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Presents an illustrated timeline of events in colonial United States history.
From Thirteen Colonies to One Nation by John Micklos; John Micklos
Call Number: 973.3 MIC
ISBN: 9780766030152
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Photographs, illustrations, and simple text introduce some of America's most important documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

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Helpful Websites: Thirteen Colonies

Mr. Nussbaum Learning & Fun
Learn about the individual colonies, the regions, important historical events, the founders, Jamestown, and much more.
Social Studies for Kids: The Thirteen Colonies
Lots of good information on the Thirteen Colonies.
Ducksters Education Site: Colonial America - The Thirteen Colonies
Lots of general information about the 13 Colonies. Scroll to the bottom "To learn More about Colonial America."
13 Originals: Founding the American Colonies
Includes information on each of the colonies.
U.S. History: The New England Colonies
The pull down menu at the top of the page allows you to choose 7 subtopics to read about on the New England colonies.

Additional Websites for the Thirteen Colonies

History World: History of British Colonial America
Includes information on each of the colonies.
ConneCT Kids: Connecticut History
ConneCT Kids: Connecticut History
Information about the Connecticut colony.
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Information about the Connecticut colony.
Colony Project: Home
Make sure to check out individual tabs for each colony.