philadelphia (pa.)

Discusses the history of the Liberty Bell, its construction, its reconstruction, its location and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

Photographs and text provide information about the role of Philadelphia in the founding of the United States, and showcase some of the city's historic sites.

Discusses the history of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from when it was built as the state house of the Pennsylvania colony, then as the gather place for the Second Continental Congress, and then the place where the Constitution was written and approved.

An examination of inner-city life, discussing the informal, but well-known codes of dress, talk, and behavior that rules the streets, and contending that the most effective means of counteracting the culture of the street is a strong, loving, decent family.

Discusses the reasons some poor single mothers have children before focusing on marriage, despite the economic and societal risks, based on discussions with 162 low-income women.

Chris Coste shares the story of his life, discussing how he nurtured his childhood dream of playing major-league baseball over the course of eleven years in the minors before finally being called up by the Philadelphia Phillies in May 2006, and discusses his rookie season as a catcher, played at the age of thirty-three.

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.

Introduces young readers to the Liberty Bell.

Presents an introduction to Independence Hall, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is and why it is important in U.S. history.

Chris Coste shares the story of his life, discussing how he nurtured his childhood dream of playing major-league baseball over the course of eleven years in the minors before finally being called up by the Philadelphia Phillies in May 2006, and discusses his rookie season as a catcher, played at the age of thirty-three.