Rhode Island Resources
Rhode Island Department of State Web Site
Most current state facts and figures, RI state symbols/song/emblems, RI history, and more!
http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/civics-and-education/state-house-tour/online-tour
http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/civics-and-education/kids-zone
"Kids Zone" home page - scroll down for lots more to do and learn about!
Enchanted Learning - Rhode Island
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/rhodeisland/
A simple overview of facts such as population and size, state symbols, and motto. Includes a basic map and links to activity pages.
Rhode Island: An Introduction
http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ri_intro.htm
Rhode Island State Song
http://www.50states.com/songs/rdisl.htm#.UMe7qKx3ImU
Fact Monster Atlas
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108266.html
Current information about population, elected officials, etc. -- Simple overview of state history. -- List of famous Rhode Islanders -- plus much more!
Fact Monster Encyclopedia
http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/us/rhode-island-state-united-states.html
Famous Rhode Islanders
Roger Williams - Founder of Rhode Island #
- book: Roger Williams by Kieran Walsh [B WIL]
- book: Finding Providence: The Story of Roger Williams by Avi [B WIL]
Anne Hutchinson - Religious Leader * #
Ann Smith Franklin - Publisher *
Esek Hopkins - Navy Commander * (#)
Nathanael Greene - Patriot * #
Gilbert Stuart - Artist * #
- http://www.metmuseum.org/en/learn/for-kids/family-guides/gilbert-stuart-making-faces
- http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/dreamteam/gilbertstuart.html
Ambrose Burnside - Civil War General * #
Edward Bannister - Artist *
Ida Lewis - Lighthouse Keeper *
- book: Safely to Shore: America's Lighthouses by Iris Van Rynbach [387.1 VAN]
George M. Cohan - Entertainer * #
- https://www.songhall.org/profile/George_M_Cohan
- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway/stars/george-m-cohan/
H. P. Lovecraft - Author * #
Chris Van Allsburg - Author and Illustrator * #
- book: Chris Van Allsburg by Jill C. Wheeler [B VAN]
- http://hmhbooks.com/chrisvanallsburg/about-chris.html
David Macaulay - Author and Illustrator #
Lucinda Landon - Author and Illustrator
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
* Rhode Island: The Ocean State by Joanne Mattern [974.5 MAT]
# World Book Encyclopedia or World Book Online