Pennsylvania History Resources

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

By Marguerite Henry

ISBN-13: 9780970561800

This lovely book was republished by Bradford Press. I love using Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin for Pennsylvania history when my children are in second grade! Makes an excellent supplemental book for Pennsylvania Keystones!

Price $14.95

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia

Publisher: Landmark Books

ISBN-13: 9780394849287

From the publisher: “Benjamin Franklin was one of the busiest men in the American colonies. He was a printer, a postmaster, an inventor, a writer, and a diplomat. When the Revolutionary War began, Ben supported America in the Continental Congress. Like the clever adages from his Poor Richard’s Almanac, Ben Franklin still sets an example for Americans today.”

Price $5.99

Brady

By Jean Fritz

ISBN-13: 9780698119376

Brady must make his decision about the slavery controversy when he discovers an Underground Railroad station near his family’s farm.

From the publisher:

“Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz, takes us on a journey to the Underground Railroad.
Brady has never been trusted with secrets, until now. When he discovers an Underground Railroad station near his family’s farm, he is forced to make his own decision about the slavery controversy. Whatever his decision may be, he knows that this is one secret that must be kept.”

Underground Railroad

Price $6.99

Gettysburg

Publisher: Landmark Books

ISBN-13: 9780394891811

Gettysburg tells the story of the famous Civil War battle.

From the publisher:

“When troops entered Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the South seemed to be winning the Civil War. But Gettysburg was a turning point. After three bloody days of fighting, the Union finally won the battle. Inspired by the valor of the many thousands of soldiers who died there, President Lincoln visited Gettysburg to give a brief but moving tribute. His Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in American history.”

Price $5.99