rhode island

An ancient and terrifying Narragansett Native American legend begins to come true for a teenage long-distance runner whose recovery from the accident that killed her parents has stunned everyone, including her guardian aunt in Providence, Rhode Island.

Examines the early history of Rhode Island, the thirteenth colony to join the United States, and looks at various aspects of life in the colony, discussing work, food, clothing, homes, children, and other topics. Includes a time line, glossary, and references.

Surveys the people, geography, and history of the northeastern state nicknamed "Little Rhody.".

Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution. Includes biographical sketches on individuals prominent in Rhode Island's history.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, environmental issues, and interesting sites of Rhode Island.

An introduction to Rhode Island, covering the state's location, history, flower, seal, flag, bird, capital, goods, and more.

After fourteen-year-old Joey experiences her first kiss and learns that her best friend wants to quit competitive gymnastics, she considers giving up her dream of winning gold medals in order to have a normal life, even as her sister and assistant coach urge her to reach a new level.

In the sleepy community of Brewster, Rhode Island, packs of coyotes gather on back roads; a baby has been stolen from Memorial Hospital (and replaced by a snake), and a series of violent acts begins to confound Detective Woody Potter and the local police.

Bird McGill, an eleven-year-old tomboy obsessed with flying in 1942, withholds judgement while her classmates maintain that new Japanese American student Kenji Fujita is a spy, but she realizes Kenji is just as American as she is when they find evidence of real spy activity during their research for a class project.

A dual biography of Moses and John Brown, two Rhode Island brothers divided by the institution of slavery in the days before and during the American Revolution.