Download or read book Pennsylvania Trivia written by Jodi Webb and published by . This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pennsylvania has some of the most interesting, amazing and weird facts, places and historical firsts in the country, and in some cases, the world. Find out more oddities and tidbits about Pennsylvania in this entertaining trivia book: - It was the first U.S. state to list their website on a license plate - Indiana County is the Christmas Tree capital of the world - Benjamin Franklin founded the first public zoo in the United States⎯the Philadelphia Zoo - The highest point in the state is lower than the lowest point in Colorado - State law prohibits singing in the bathtub - In 1940, the state opened the first high-speed, multi-lane highway in the country; the Pennsylvania Turnpike - The first school in the country to teach driver's education was the State College Area High School in 1958 - Philadelphia is the site of the first presidential mansion - Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside and let the horses pass - Actor Jimmy Stewart was born and raised in the town of Indiana, and each year at Christmas the downtown area is decorated in the theme of the film It's a Wonderful Life. And so much more...
Download or read book Pennsylvania Trivia written by Ernie Couch and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pennsylvania School Trivia written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pennsylvania Classic Christmas Trivia written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I spent one winter researching the holiday history, folklore, legend, and more of each and every state,' says Carole marsh. A great coffee-table book or classroom read, this book-in an edition for each U.S. state-shares a wealth of fascinating historical material and trivia about everything from holiday traditions to how we got the Christmas tree, superstitions, and more. From the Yule logs of Maine to snow on the Alamo, you'll love your own state book, but wish you could read them all. Don't forget to send your favorite teacher or grandchild a copy for their state!
Download or read book Pennsylvania Trivia written by and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 1995 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pennsylvania Trivia is the who, what, when, where, and how book of the Keystone State. Newly revised adn updated, it is filled with interesting questions and answers about well-known and not-so-well-known facts of this colorful and historic state. Pennsylvania Trivia will provide hours of entertainment and education. Designed for use in a wide variety of settings - home, office, parties - it focuses on the history, culture, people, and places of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Trivia is readily adaptable for use with trivia format games.
Download or read book Pennsylvania Facts and Symbols written by Emily McAuliffe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Pennsylvania and its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book Pennsylvania Quiz Bowl Crash Course written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions and answers about the state of Pennsylvania on a variety of topics plus a reproducible self-scoring sheet.
Download or read book The Great Book of Pennsylvania written by Bill O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much do you know about the state of Pennsylvania? There's so much to learn about the Keystone State that even its residents don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Pennsylvania's history, pop culture, inventions, sports, and more! In The Great Book of Pennsylvania, you'll find the answers to the following questions: How did Pennsylvania get its name? Why is it known as the "Keystone State"? Do you know how Hersheypark got started? Do you know which best-selling musician had her first concert at a fair in Pennsylvania? Which famous board game was invented by a Pennsylvanian using stolen ideas from other board games? Which famous fast food item started out in PA? Who was the Stroudsburg Rain Man? What places in Pennsylvania are said to be haunted? Where are you most likely to find Thomas Jefferson's ghost? And so much more! This book is full of facts about Pennsylvania. Some of the facts you'll learn in this book are surprising, some are sad, and others may give you the chills. But the one thing they have in common is they're all interesting! Whether you're just learning about the Keystone State or you already think you're an expert on the state, you're bound to learn something you didn't know in every chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your next trivia night. So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Pennsylvania!
Download or read book Pennsylvania Trivia Quesions And Answers The Keystone State S Facts History written by Randee Castrogiovann and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pennsylvania was settled in 1643. It is a state full of rolling hills, lush forests and millions of acres of farmland. Home to the major metropolitan cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia as well as the state capital of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania still has many counties which are decidedly rural and pristine, including two areas, Forest County, and Perry County, that do not have traffic lights. Several of our country's most important documents were written in Pennsylvania including the Constitution of the United States, the American Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Pennsylvania leads the nation in rural population, the number of licensed hunters, State Game Lands, covered bridges, meatpacking plants, mushroom production, potato chip production, pretzel bakeries, and sausage/scrapple production. But How much do you know about the state of Pennsylvania? Can you answers these questions: √How did Pennsylvania get its name? √Why is it known as the "Keystone State"? √Do you know how Hersheypark got started? √Do you know which best-selling musician had her first concert at a fair in Pennsylvania? √Which famous board game was invented by a Pennsylvanian using stolen ideas from other board games? √Which famous fast food item started out in PA? Find the answers in this Ultimate Book About Pennsylvania with crazy history and amazing random facts!
Download or read book Pennsylvania Silly Trivia written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of humorous, historical, geographical, biographical, and little-known facts from the state of Pennsylvania.
Download or read book The Hard to Believe But True Book of Pennsylvaniahistory Mystery Trivia Legend Lore Humor and More written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Best of Pennsylvania Trivia written by Marc Fiddian and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pennsylvania Sports Trivia written by Marky Billson and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From home field to home ice, from racetrack to putting green, find out about the weird and interesting side of sports from a state that has always been about more than just winning: Herman Edwards famous ''Miracle in the Meadowlands'' touchdown that preserved a six-year winning streak for the Eagles against the Giants was the only fumble recovery he had in a 10-year NFL career. Pennsylvania has not only been the home of a Kentucky Derby winner -- 2004's Smarty Jones -- but a Kentucky Derby winner also shares the name of a Pennsylvania city -- 1939's Johnstown; In 1955, the University of Pittsburgh's Bobby Grier was the first black player to play in the Sugar Bowl; despite receiving a ton of fan mail, the Louisiana legislature later banned blacks from playing in the Sugar Bowl; Every current major professional sports franchise to call Pennsylvania home -- Phillies, Pirates, Eagles, Steelers, Penguins, Flyers, Sixers -- has won a world championship; The Philadelphia Phillies have lost more games than any other MLB team in history, and their 23-game losing streak in 1961 is a modern record; Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby was the youngest player to win the NHL scoring title in his second season and the youngest player in history to be named captain of his team.
Download or read book Pennsylvania Crinkum Crankum written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humorous and educational wordplay based on the history and geography of the state of Pennsylvania.
Download or read book Pennsylvania Jeopardy Answers Questions About Our State written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modeled after the popular TV game show; features categories like state History, Geography, Exploration, People, Statehood, State Attractions, and lots more. Each category lists educational and entertaining answers--the student gives the correct question. Includes approximately 30 categories and 150 answers and questions. Kids love the Jeopardy-style format! This reproducible book features categories of your state to build quick-thinking skills. The categories includes missions, animals, landmarks, flag facts, ancestors, politics, settlers, statehood, trivia, first, potpourri and more.
Download or read book Pennsylvania School Trivia written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pennsylvania Facts written by Pennsylvania State Data Center and published by . This book was released on 2004* with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
