The Pennsylvania Colony (Thirteen Colonies (Lucent)) [Library Binding]

Dennis Brindell Fradin (Author)

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Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Thirteen Colonies (Lucent)

A history of the colony of Pennsylvania, from the time of the earliest European settlers to the aftermath of the battle for independence that resulted in statehood. Includes biographical sketches of some individuals prominent in Pennsylvania history.

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Grade 4-7-- This title is a rare treat. Fradin has written a history with vigor and strength--an accurate reflection of those exciting days before independence and statehood. Especially admirable is the chapter on the Indians of Pennsylvania. Written from the Indian perspective, it describes not only their culture but also their conflicts and contributions that were part of the developing colony. Best of all are the biographical sketches and anecdotes, the sidelights to standard history. Children will delight in reading about the Conestoga wagon and the cigars or "stogies" that the wagonmasters smoked. With numerous black-and-white illustrations, some reproductions of famous documents and paintings, and maps, this book will enhance any library's history collection. --Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Va.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press (CT) (September 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516003909
• ISBN-13: 978-0516003900
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,020,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"I have the time of my life as a children's author," says Dennis Brindell Fradin, prolific author of close to one hundred and fifty books. "I try not to let a day of the year go by without working." Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he earned a creative writing degree from Northwestern University, then taught elementary school for twelve years. In 1989, the National College of Education honored him as the Educator of the Year. He is married to writer Judith Bloom Fradin, who did the photo research on this book. They live in Evanston, Illinois and have three grown children.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent History Book on Pennsylvania Colony, January 30, 2001

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This review is from: The Pennsylvania Colony (Thirteen Colonies (Lucent)) (Library Binding)

This book presents a thorough but not overwhelming picture of Pennsylvania from its colonization through statehood. It reads like a history book, not a novel, but is well written and flows easily, so that my children did not get tired of hearing it before we finished. Influential people in history and their ideas are integrated into the book so that it seems to be almost a story, though it is written more in the style of a text. Unlike many 'story style' histories, the dates, places, and events are thoroughly presented in this work. The original inhabitants are covered to some extent, with the focus mostly on the Delaware tribe. The black and white illustrations are also interesting and contribute to the interest of the book. This was the first of this series we read, but we intend to read others after the good experience we had with this one!