Micklos, John Jr.
Exploring the
Pennsylvania Colony. Capstone
Publishers 2017
48p $23.99
ISBN 978-1-5157-2232-8 elem/ms
Series: Exploring
the 13 Colonies. Nonfiction
VG-BNS
This well written, brief book provides aspects of the
development of the Pennsylvania Colony, beginning
with an overview of the 13 colonies. It continues by providing information
about the new colony, relations with the Native Americans, growth and
expansion, daily life, Declaration of Independence from England and the
choosing of the capital. Descriptions are provided in a succinct manner and a lower
reading level that will not intimidate young readers. It also treats the
colony’s relations with the Native Americans with accuracy and sensitivity that
will not disturb young readers.
In addition to the well-written text the book has visual appeal. Each double-page spread provides graphics and shading reminiscent of colonial times. Each page also includes a full-color illustration and/or photograph that enhances and clarifies the text. A text box at the bottom of the page defines highlighted glossary words so that the reader is not required to flip back and forth from a main glossary for definitions. Also included are thought-provoking “Critical Thinking with Primary Sources” boxes related to the Common Core. Brief biographies of important persons of the time and photographs of primary sources also add to the engagement and succinct informative properties of this book.
The book concludes with a timeline, full glossary, additional Common Core thinking questions, additional information sources, source notes and a comprehensive index, making this a good beginning research resource for young readers.
In addition to the well-written text the book has visual appeal. Each double-page spread provides graphics and shading reminiscent of colonial times. Each page also includes a full-color illustration and/or photograph that enhances and clarifies the text. A text box at the bottom of the page defines highlighted glossary words so that the reader is not required to flip back and forth from a main glossary for definitions. Also included are thought-provoking “Critical Thinking with Primary Sources” boxes related to the Common Core. Brief biographies of important persons of the time and photographs of primary sources also add to the engagement and succinct informative properties of this book.
The book concludes with a timeline, full glossary, additional Common Core thinking questions, additional information sources, source notes and a comprehensive index, making this a good beginning research resource for young readers.
This is one book in the highly acclaimed Smithsonian series.
There are currently 42 titles in the series covering a variety of subjects.
Summary: This book examines life in Colonial
Pennsylvania, beginning with an overview of the 13 colonies that
is followed
by information about the new colony, relations between the
colonists and
the Native Americans, growth and expansion, daily life, Declaration of Independence
from England and the choosing of the capital.
Pennsylvania Colony --Virginia McGarvey
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