Delaware: The First State
- ISBN-10
- 1502641798
- ISBN-13
- 9781502641793
- Series
- Delaware
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-07-15
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
- Authors
- David King, Derek Miller, Brian Fitzgerald
Description
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution. Since then, Delaware has been a leader in politics and business. Delaware's residents are proud of all their state has to offer, especially their rich farmlands, thriving cities, and scenic waterways. Through striking photographs, informative maps, and high-interest text, this volume helps readers to celebrate the state's history, people, and government.
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