Liberty Bell

Travel to Philadelphia and learn about the Liberty Bell! New readers will discover why the bell is an important part of our country's history. Crisp color photos enhance the simple text.

On July 8, 1776, the bell in the Philadelphia State House began to ring, calling the citizens of the city to hear an important announcement. From Independence Hall, a statement was read. The statement, the Declaration of Independence, would lead to the creation of the United States of America.

The Liberty Bell, which resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that's over 260 years old can be traced back to William Penn. Created to commemorate Penn's visionary work, it now stands as one of our nation's most valued symbols of peace, liberty, and freedom for all! Read all about William Penn and his visions for our great nation, and all the facts about this old, cracked bell that doesn't even ring anymore! This book will allow students to refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. - GRL Q