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Author:

Somervill, Barbara A.

Title:

Pennsylvania / by Barbara A. Somervill.

Edition:

Revised edition.

Publisher:

Children's PressA Division of Scholastic Inc.,

Copyright Date:

©2014

Description:

144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

Pennsylvania--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

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

Summary:

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 nations 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.

Series:

America the beautiful. Third series

ISBN:

0531282899
9780531282892 (library binding : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2013044801

Locations:

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

MNPB553 -- Bancroft Public Library (Bancroft)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

HNPC845 -- Hawarden Public Library (Hawarden)

MBPE423 -- Robert W. Barlow Memorial Library (Iowa Falls)

CPPC926 -- Kalona Public Library (Kalona)

EZPE755 -- Le Mars Public Library (Le Mars)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

NWPC663 -- Nissen Public Library (Saint Ansgar)

BWPD851 -- Bertha Bartlett Public Library (Story City)

VCPD034 -- Robey Memorial Library-Waukon (Waukon)

VMPC334 -- West Union Community Library (West Union)