Pennsylvania (Portrait of America) [Library Binding]

Kathleen Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Portrait of America

Discusses the history, economy, culture, and future of Pennsylvania.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6?Two titles based on the "Portrait of America" television series. An introduction summarizes the "vital character" of each state. In New York, the theme reflects the motto Excelsior, "Ever higher," while in Pennsylvania a "spirit of tolerance, community and creativity" is the focus. Written in a clear and engaging style, the texts are divided into four sections: history, economy, culture, and the future. The layout is attractive with full-color photographs and/or reproductions on every page. Following each general section, one or two special people/places/events are highlighted. Each book concludes with a time line; an almanac of key facts; pictures of the state flag, seal, bird, and flower; and a one-page index. While these books are interesting reads, report writers will want to consult the "America the Beautiful" series (Childrens) or the "Hello, USA" series (Lerner), both of which give more information and offer different types of maps. Supplemental purchases.?Mary Ann Bursk, Bucks County Free Library, Levittown, PA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Raintree (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081147383X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811473835
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,275,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Diverse Pennsylvania, November 1, 2004

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Rocco Dormarunno (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pennsylvania (Portrait of America) (Library Binding)

From the quaint Colonial neighborhoods to the hypermodern cities of Philiadelphia and Pittsburgh to the Amish country in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania is a richly diverse and historic state that deserves this great introductory book.
The "Portrait of America" series is a wonderful introduction for pre-teens to the 50 states and to the places and events that shaped the history of the United States. This "Pennsylvania "installment is particularly good. The book is broken down into sections like "History", "Culture", "Economy" etc., and each section is thoughtfully written and edited. The "History" section is especially good and is very inclusive.
Primary school educators will find this book, as well as all the others in the series, a great teaching tool.