K Is For Keystone: A Pennsylvania Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) (Hardcover)

by Kristen Kane (Author) "A is for Amish,..." (more)

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Product Description
Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water, Gettysburg, Ben Franklin's inventions, the Liberty Bell- there is so much to learn about Pennsylvania's history and geography. "K is for Keystone" is a wonderful introduction to many of Pennsylvania's unique features for readers young and old.

"The word Crayola comes from the French word craie (chalk) and the first part of the word oleaginous (an oily paraffin wax). In 1903 cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith created an overnight success with their Crayola crayons made for school use. Seventy-five years later Crayola markers were produced. The Crayloa Factory in Easton, Pennsylvania, includes a hands-on discovery center and offers demonstrations that show how crayons and markers are made."

About the Author
Kristen Kane is a native Pennsylvanian. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University, where she served as Student Editor for the College of Education's student newsletter. Her years spent teaching in the classroom led her to create K is for Keystone: A Pennsylvania Alphabet. She wrote this book to introduce even the littlest learners to Pennsylvania's history, geography, and culture. Kristen has been published in the professional journal Teaching K-8, and has conducted educational workshops for elementary school teachers. She and her husband, their two sons, their golden retriever and a zebra finch make their home in Farmington, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (January 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585361046
• ISBN-13: 978-1585361045
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #314,038 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Discover America State by State Series.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover America State by State, August 12, 2005

By	Marie C. Meseroll "Marie Meseroll" (Lawrenceville NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review will cover all these books since I have bought for every state for each andchild and friend's children wherever they live. They are the greatest for all ages to know about the various states. The pictures are exceptional.

5.0 out of 5 stars State information, August 25, 2008

By	M. Worrell (PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought the book about Pennsylvania for the grandchildren they enjoyed looking at the pictures, and as they get older the information will be helpful in teaching them about their state.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, November 1, 2004

By	Holly R. Julian (Sewickley, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We are in the process of moving from PA to CT. I friend bought my 5 year old son this book as a going away gift. My son loves it. The pictures are great and text is written in rhyme. It made a wonderful gift.