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Pennsylvania / by Barbara A. Somervill.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: America the beautiful. Third series Publisher: New York : Children's Press, A Division of Scholastic Inc., 2014Edition: Revised editionDescription: 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0531282899 (library binding : alk. paper)
  • 9780531282892 (library binding : alk. paper)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Land -- First people -- Exploration and settlement -- Growth and change -- More modern times -- People -- Government -- Economy -- Travel guide.
Summary: Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Pennsylvania.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 917.48 S696 Available 33111007686369
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 917.48 S696 Available 33111007905124
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful 's dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments.

On July 4, 1776, members of the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, making Pennsylvania the birthplace of the United States. Since then, Pennsylvania has continued to play an integral role in the nation's history. Readers will learn how the state has changed over time, how it is governed, and what it is like to live there today. They will also explore its breathtaking outdoor areas and vibrant cities.

Features:

Updated statistics reflect the latest census data Brand new sidebars present profiles of people who had a major impact in recent years Breathtaking new photos and artwork Words to know, FAQs, mini-bios, interactive sidebars, maps, and graphs

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-137) and index

Land -- First people -- Exploration and settlement -- Growth and change -- More modern times -- People -- Government -- Economy -- Travel guide.

Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Pennsylvania.

Ages 9-12.

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