A Changing Nation (Making a New Nation) - Softcover

Burgan, Michael

9781403478375: A Changing Nation (Making a New Nation)

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ISBN 10: 1403478376 ISBN 13: 9781403478375

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2006

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North America was a rich land, full of natural resources. European nations raced to set up colonies in order to make use of these resources. The continent's reputation as a land of opportunity attracted thousands of settlers, but life for these colonists was hard and sometimes dangerous. Why did the European nations set up colonies? What was daily life like for the colonists? How did colonists and Native Americans help each other?

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About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

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