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America (Whitecap)

by Tanya Lloyd Kyi

When people think of American history and the colonial era, they think of Pennsylvania. After all, its most iconic images are of Amish people, picturesque red barns, and rolling wheat fields. Its where Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. But those sepia-toned images miss the whole pictures of a state that is modern, growing, and vibrant. This is a state where you'll find more Impressionist art than in Paris and more religious artifacts than in the Vatican. Come see that and more in over 90 pages of full color photos dedicated to Pennsylvania.

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Tanya writes both fiction and non-fiction, often choosing topics related to science, pop culture, or social history—or a combination of the three. She enjoys combining factual research with intriguing narratives, or the life stories of interesting folks.

In her spare time, Tanya likes to run, bake, and read. Her favourite meal is breakfast, her favourite color is blue, and her favourite children’s book is A Wrinkle in Time.

Tanya grew up in Creston, B.C., and now lives in Vancouver with her husband, who claims to be the world's only Burmese occupational therapist. She balances writing time with parenthood, caring for her daughter Julia and her son Matthew.

Reviews

[Gerald Thomson · Rating 2 out of 5]

A picture book with some interesting tidbits. A bit out of date, but still interesting and beautiful to look at.