Profiles the history of Philadelphia, founded in 1681 by William Penn, who was given the charter by King Charles II of England in repayment of a debt owed to Penn's father.
In 1975, life is not fair for fourteen-year-old Charmaine Upshaw, who shares a room with her brother, tries to impress a handsome classmate, and acts as caretaker for a rambunctious six-year-old cousin who has taken over the family.
An illustrated introduction to the Liberty Bell, discussing its history and its patriotic symbolism to America. Includes a time line, a picture glossary, and an index.
Philadelphia police detective Matt Payne gets entangled with three complicated cases, including the search for a killer who years ago mummified his girlfriend and fled the country, and is now sending Payne taunting postcards.
The kids from Polk Street take a class trip to Philadelphia where they see the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, and Benjamin Franklin's inventions. There is a kids' guide to Philadelphia at the end of the story.
In Philadelphia in the 1800s, twelve-year-old Robbie is forced to help his father rob graves, then when he suspects his dad of murder, Robbie makes a life-changing decision.
