We Built This City: Philadelphia: History, People, Landmarks - Independence Hall, the Rocky Statue, Trolleys

By Philip Wolny

Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners We Built This City: Philadelphia tells of the history of Philadelphia and its association with the Lenape Native American tribe, William Penn, how it got its nickname "The City of Brotherly Love," and the role Philadelphia played as the last stop on the Underground Railroad. Features popular locations to visit while in Philadelphia like Independence Hall, the Rocky Statue and Geno's cheesesteaks. Also included are historical and current pictures of Philadelphia, a chronology of events from 1638 to today, chapter notes, suggested reading for further research, a glossary and index.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CB21QPRN
• ISBN13: 9798890940537
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Curious Fox Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7