Pennsylvania (Hello U.S.A.) [Paperback]

Gwenyth Swain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Hello U.S.A.

Introduces the history, geography, people, industries, and other highlights of Pennsylvania.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-8-Both of these series entries begin with a two-page chapter of interesting facts about their respective states, followed by lengthier chapters on their geography, history, people, and environmental concerns. Special sections, e.g., "Totems" and "The Thrill of the Iditarod" in Alaska, and "Water, Water Everywhere" and "Keeping an Eye on Acid Rain" in Pennsylvania, are sprinkled throughout the texts. Brief information on famous historical and contemporary residents, facts-at-a-glance, a pronunciation guide, glossary, and an index fill the last 10 pages of each book. A great deal of information is included, but nothing is explained in depth. The easy-to-read texts, which read like stories filled with interwoven facts, will appeal to students, especially to reluctant readers. Unfortunately, the U.S. map that begins each volume positions Alaska and Hawaii below the contiguous 48 states rather than in their true locations. These titles are more visually appealing than the "In Words and Pictures" series (Childrens) or the "Portrait of America Library" series (Raintree). Well-captioned, full-color and black-and-white photographs in various sizes and configurations, as well as maps, drawings, and charts, appear on every page. The books provide a wealth of ideas to explore in other more sophisticated resources such as the "From Sea to Shining Sea" series (Childrens).
Roz Goodman, Bering Strait School District Media Center, Unalakleet, AK
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications; 2 edition (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822541475
• ISBN-13: 978-0822541479
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > State & Local

More About the Author

Gwenyth Swain is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers. Along with writing, she works as a library aide at Twin Cities Academy, a charter public middle school and high school in St. Paul, MN.