Connecticut. How did Connecticut get its name? The word Connecticut comes from an Algonquian word that means "long tidal river." Inside, you'll find: what people do for fun in Connecticut; A timeline, photos-and what role Connecticut has played in U.S. history; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of the Prairie State as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of the Old Line State as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of New York as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Washington as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Colorado as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Minnesota as well as the diverse ways of life of its people. Grades 4-8.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of New Jersey as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of North Carolina as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Pennsylvania, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.