Philadelphia

Go with Larry and his dog Pete on an adventure through Philadelphia. While Larry orders a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, Pete disappears. Larry searches down Elsfreth's Alley, past the Betsy Ross House, into Franklin Court, to Independence Square, City Hall, up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and finds Pete at the Philadelphia Zoo. (Picture book)

Illustrated biography of Ben Franklin, inventor, scientist, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, printer, poet, publisher, diplomat, politician, general, cartoonist, postmaster, parent, best-selling author. (Chapter book)

“If you're willing to experiment, you can learn something new, and use it to improve things.”

Ben Franklin invented a stove and lightning rod, owned newspaper and printing business, his experiments with electricity made him famous, organized a hospital and fire department in Philadelphia, one of the Founding Fathers, he worked on the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. (Picture book)

Annie and Jack are whisked back to Old Philadelphia in 1787. They need to meet up with "Doctor Ben," to help convince him to sign the the new Constitution. (Easy reader)

Also, non-fiction companion book: Benjamin Franklin

History of the Declaration of Independence, from Thomas Jefferson, sitting in a house in Philadelphia, writing this historic declaration of freedom from Great Britain, debate by the Continental Congress, signers of the document, with historical illustrations. (Chapter book)

Illustrated history of the Liberty Bell, symbol of freedom. On July 8,1776, this bell rang out in honor of the reading of the Declaration of Independence. The bell was hidden from the British during the American Revolution, and became the symbol of the fight to end slavery. (Picture book)

ead about the hot summer of 1787, when delegates met in Philadelphia to write the Constitution. James Madison came up with first plan, but there was intense disagreement between larger and smaller states about representation in Congress, and at times it seemed the convention would dissolve. (Chapter book)

Illustrated biography of Betsy Ross, a young widow with her own sewing business in Philadelphia. According to her family, in 1776, George Washington came to her house, and asked her to sew a flag with thirteen stars and stripes, the first flag of the United States. Perfect to read before visiting the Betsy Ross house. (Chapter book)

Before a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this is an excellent introduction to artworks kids will see – Monet's waterlily pond, Chinese dog cage, Degas' Little Dancer, Van Gogh Sunflowers, tapestries, sculpture, quilts, armor, Japanese teahouse and more. (Picture book)

Take a trip through Philadelphia with two eagles, play in Fairmount Park, see the Liberty Bell, learn about the American flag, eat a cheesesteak. Fun for toddlers. (Board book)