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K Is for Keystone: A Pennsylvania Alphabet
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.
"E is for Easton
A town where you can see,
The birthplace of crayons and markers,
In the Crayola(c) FACTORY."
"The word Crayola(c) 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(c) crayons made for school use. Seventy-five years later Crayola(c) markers were produced. The Crayola(c) FACTORY in Easton, Pennsylvania, includes a hands-on discovery center and offers demonstrations that show how crayons and markers are made."
"E is for Easton
A town where you can see,
The birthplace of crayons and markers,
In the Crayola(c) FACTORY."
"The word Crayola(c) 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(c) crayons made for school use. Seventy-five years later Crayola(c) markers were produced. The Crayola(c) FACTORY in Easton, Pennsylvania, includes a hands-on discovery center and offers demonstrations that show how crayons and markers are made."
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2003
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March 7, 2020
i love Pennsylvania ... what is not to love? the people are different ... but don't get me wrong ... they are so fun. but why does the hubby ... never fails ... when he does ask for SWEET TEA??!! why??! never. u don't ask northern folks for sweet tea ... so u know u have to put any kind of sweetener in the tea before u cool the tea at all ... just a tip!!
July 11, 2022
A Pennsylvania alphabet.
March 2, 2009
Author: Kristen Kane
Illustrator: Laura Knorr
Genre: non-fiction, poetry
Publication Info: Sleeping Bear Press (2003)
Reading Level: Ages 4-8; early readers could read the simple rhythmic poetry included in this book while fluent readers could read about the facts included in sidebars about each topic letter
Topic/Theme: historical aspects of Pennsylvania
Issues Addressed: This book introduces PA historical facts about anything from the battle of Gettysburg to the coal and steal industry to Benjamin Franklin. It also introduces important facts about PA landscape.
Social Issues: discusses cultural PA facts such as Amish communities and the celebration of Groundhog Day
Classroom Uses: poetry read aloud (not reading the facts in the sidebars), independent reading; I would also use this in my classroom to supplement a United States or PA History curriculum and students could use the sidebar facts in this book as a reference resource.
Summary: This book uses the alphabetically speaking genre to take readers on a guided tour the the state of Pennsylvania beginning with the Amish and ending with the Philadelphia Zoo. It includes rhymes and educational facts on Pennsylvania's history, culture, and landscape.
Text and image: The text and illustrations in this book coincide with one another. They work extremely well together because the art work closely matches the text and poetry to give readers a glimpse into the state of Pennsylvania.
Literary Devices: rhyme and rhythm poetry is used throughout the book
Illustrator: Laura Knorr
Genre: non-fiction, poetry
Publication Info: Sleeping Bear Press (2003)
Reading Level: Ages 4-8; early readers could read the simple rhythmic poetry included in this book while fluent readers could read about the facts included in sidebars about each topic letter
Topic/Theme: historical aspects of Pennsylvania
Issues Addressed: This book introduces PA historical facts about anything from the battle of Gettysburg to the coal and steal industry to Benjamin Franklin. It also introduces important facts about PA landscape.
Social Issues: discusses cultural PA facts such as Amish communities and the celebration of Groundhog Day
Classroom Uses: poetry read aloud (not reading the facts in the sidebars), independent reading; I would also use this in my classroom to supplement a United States or PA History curriculum and students could use the sidebar facts in this book as a reference resource.
Summary: This book uses the alphabetically speaking genre to take readers on a guided tour the the state of Pennsylvania beginning with the Amish and ending with the Philadelphia Zoo. It includes rhymes and educational facts on Pennsylvania's history, culture, and landscape.
Text and image: The text and illustrations in this book coincide with one another. They work extremely well together because the art work closely matches the text and poetry to give readers a glimpse into the state of Pennsylvania.
Literary Devices: rhyme and rhythm poetry is used throughout the book
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July 11, 2011An ABC Picture book gives the reader information about a specific topic in the format of ABC. K is for Keystone does just that. It goes through historical information about the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. From the Falling Water, to the Liberty Bell, different places and events from west to east are covered in this story. Children will enjoy the illustrations and any child from Pennsylvania can possibly relate to the different elements that comprise Pennsylvania History.
July 14, 2013
I lived in Eastern Pennsylvania as a child and near Pittsburgh for about eight years as an adult, and totally love the state. I liked the choices for the alphabet, and the illustrations. I considered this a great introduction for children who could approach learning about the State from different levels and find something for them. Parents can read it at the easiest level for younger children as an alphabet book, and leave out the details. I love this series.
April 8, 2008
Just bought this for a gift for several friends and their children- they no longer live in PA but grandparents and family still live there - fabulous way to introduce a home state's history to a child, the illustrations are captivating for adults and children alike!
January 28, 2013
Recently read this one again-for Cub Scouts of course. Liked it the second time through too, though there are some letters of the alphabet for which I would have made a different choice. Still, excellent selection that hits a lot of PA highlights.
April 14, 2009
This was fun, since we've been to a lot of the places featured in this book. I've lived in Pennsylvania all my life and never knew why it was called the Keystone State. Now I do!
December 20, 2010
great PA information and illustrations. Wonderful teaching aid
August 10, 2011
pictures, history, facts, information and ideals about pennsylvania
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