The Great Book Of Pennsylvania

Author : Bill O'Neill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1089949944

Get Book

The Great Book of Pennsylvania by Bill O'Neill Pdf

How much do you know about the state of Pennsylvania? There's so much to learn about the Keystone State that even its residents don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Pennsylvania's history, pop culture, inventions, sports, and more! In The Great Book of Pennsylvania, you'll find the answers to the following questions: How did Pennsylvania get its name? Why is it known as the "Keystone State"? Do you know how Hersheypark got started? Do you know which best-selling musician had her first concert at a fair in Pennsylvania? Which famous board game was invented by a Pennsylvanian using stolen ideas from other board games? Which famous fast food item started out in PA? Who was the Stroudsburg Rain Man? What places in Pennsylvania are said to be haunted? Where are you most likely to find Thomas Jefferson's ghost? And so much more! This book is full of facts about Pennsylvania. Some of the facts you'll learn in this book are surprising, some are sad, and others may give you the chills. But the one thing they have in common is they're all interesting! Whether you're just learning about the Keystone State or you already think you're an expert on the state, you're bound to learn something you didn't know in every chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your next trivia night. So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Pennsylvania!

Author : Adam Gamble,Mark Jasper
Publisher : Good Night Books
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781602191044

Get Book

Good Night Pennsylvania by Adam Gamble,Mark Jasper Pdf

Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions—such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Covering many of Pennsylvania’s most interesting places and features, from the Liberty Bell and Hershey’s Chocolate World to Lake Erie and the Pocono Mountains, this is a charming celebration of the Keystone State.

Author : Randall M. Miller,William Pencak
Publisher : Guida Editori
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0271022140

Get Book

Pennsylvania by Randall M. Miller,William Pencak Pdf

The Keystone State, so nicknamed because it was geographically situated in the middle of the thirteen original colonies and played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, has remained at the heart of American history. Created partly as a safe haven for people from all walks of life, Pennsylvania is today the home of diverse cultures, religions, ethnic groups, social classes, and occupations. Many ideas, institutions, and interests that were formed or tested in Pennsylvania spread across America and beyond, and continue to inform American culture, society, and politics. Pennsylvania: A History of the Commonwealth is the first comprehensive history of the Keystone State in almost three decades. In it distinguished scholars view Pennsylvania's history critically and honestly, setting the Commonwealth's story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Part I offers a narrative history and Part II offers a series of "Ways to Pennsylvania's Past" -- nine concise guides designed to enable readers to discover Pennsylvania's heritage for themselves. Pennsylvania: A History of the Commonwealth is the result of a unique collaboration between The Pennsylvania State University Press and The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The result is a remarkable account of how Pennsylvanians have lived, worked, and played through the centuries.

Author : Mark Nesbitt,Patty A. Wilson
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780811703642

Get Book

The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories by Mark Nesbitt,Patty A. Wilson Pdf

A treasury of 125 ghost stories from the Keystone State makes up this huge volume. Each region of Pennsylvania is represented by an assortment of eerie tales, gathered by two of the state's best-known authors on the subject, including: • Tragic specters of Gettysburg • Pittsburgh's legendary Green Man • Revolutionary spirits in Philadelphia • Foreboding Ax Hollow near Erie • Mysterious mountain tales of the Scotia Barrens, Captain Phillips's murdered rangers, and the Lost Children of the Alleghenies

Author : Kate Boehm Jerome
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1589730194

Get Book

Massachusetts by Kate Boehm Jerome Pdf

Presents information and facts about Massachusetts, including famous people, places, and events associated with the state.

Author : Mark Nesbitt,Patty A. Wilson
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780811732987

Get Book

Haunted Pennsylvania by Mark Nesbitt,Patty A. Wilson Pdf

Eerie stories of ghosts, spirits, and hauntings from across the Keystone State.

Author : Rose Rossner
Publisher : Hometown World
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1728244250

Get Book

I Love You as Big as Canada by Rose Rossner Pdf

I Love You as Big as Canada is the perfect addition to any baby's bookshelf! Adorable illustrations and clever rhymes highlight all the places that you and Baby love about your city, state, or country. Combining the evergreen message of love with regional touchpoints, each book features top landmarks for that specific location with all the snuggle-worthy sentiment that baby board books in this category provide.

Author : Mark L. Louden
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421418285

Get Book

Pennsylvania Dutch by Mark L. Louden Pdf

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- CHAPTER 1. What Is Pennsylvania Dutch? -- CHAPTER 2. Early History of Pennsylvania Dutch -- CHAPTER 3. Pennsylvania Dutch, 1800-1860 -- CHAPTER 4. Profiles in Pennsylvania Dutch Literature -- CHAPTER 5. Pennsylvania Dutch in the Public Eye -- CHAPTER 6. Pennsylvania Dutch and the Amish and Mennonites -- CHAPTER 7. An American Story -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z

Author : Carolyn Kitch
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271068855

Get Book

Pennsylvania in Public Memory by Carolyn Kitch Pdf

What stories do we tell about America’s once-great industries at a time when they are fading from the landscape? Pennsylvania in Public Memory attempts to answer that question, exploring the emergence of a heritage culture of industry and its loss through the lens of its most representative industrial state. Based on news coverage, interviews, and more than two hundred heritage sites, this book traces the narrative themes that shape modern public memory of coal, steel, railroading, lumber, oil, and agriculture, and that collectively tell a story about national as well as local identity in a changing social and economic world.

Author : Trinka Hakes Noble
Publisher : Count Your Way Across the U.S.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 158536200X

Get Book

One for All by Trinka Hakes Noble Pdf

"Using numbers many of Pennsylvania's state symbols, history, landscapes, and famous people are introduced. Topics include the Liberty Bell, fireflies, Gettysburg, Betsy Ross, and coal miners"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Philip S. Klein,Ari Arthur Hoogenboom
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271038391

Get Book

History of Pennsylvania by Philip S. Klein,Ari Arthur Hoogenboom Pdf

Author : Lorraine B. Diehl
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-11-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1568580606

Get Book

The Late, Great Pennsylvania Station by Lorraine B. Diehl Pdf

This work traces the history of the creation, operation, and demolition of New York's Pennsylvania Station.

Author : David Langlieb
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780881509038

Get Book

Backroads and Byways of Pennsylvania by David Langlieb Pdf

With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Pack a lunch and take off on any of these 17 drives into all corners of PA. Visit the beaches of Lake Erie or the banks of the Delaware, the Endless Mountains of the northern tier or the Amish farms of Lancaster County. Explore old mining villages, lumber towns, battlefields, college campuses, and so much more. Each trip covers history and trivia, recreation, shopping, and what to see and do along the way. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.

Author : Bonnie Hinman
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612280141

Get Book

Pennsylvania: William Penn and the City of Brotherly Love by Bonnie Hinman Pdf

King Charles II of England gave Pennsylvania to Quaker William Penn in repayment for a loan that Penn’s father had made to the king. The king probably thought he was accomplishing more than just paying a debt when he made the land grant. It was a way to get rid of some Quakers, whom he considered troublesome. Quakers did flock to Pennsylvania to settle, but so did people from many other religious groups. All faiths were welcome in Penn’s colony. The new city of Philadelphia prospered. Settlers fanned out to the west to build farms and towns. They shipped their products to Philadelphia and England. By the time of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania was considered the heart of the colonies. Philadelphia hosted the First and Second Continental Congresses, where the Declaration of Independence was crafted. And from the Pennsylvania State House, the Liberty Bell rang out the news of declared independence.

Author : Henry Wharton Shoemaker
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0343342251

Get Book

Extinct Pennsylvania Animals by Henry Wharton Shoemaker Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.