N Is for Nutmeg

As one of the 13 original colonies, the state of Connecticut has played a pivotal role in our nation's history.

From its Revolutionary War figures such as Nathan Hale to its captains of industry and invention, N is for Nutmeg entertains as it informs readers on the history and geography, facts and folklore of Connecticut. Learn why Groton is the submarine capital of the world, how Samuel Clemens got his pen name, and why Connecticut is called The Nutmeg State.

Lushly illustrated, the Discover America State by State series builds vocabulary skills while imparting fundamental information about history, landmarks, events, and people that make each state unique.