Planet Explorers Philadelphia

By Planet Explorers

Explore the planet with this Philadelphia guidebook written just for kids. These pages include everything tweens need to know about Philly and nearby attractions. Don't miss the awesome fun facts and active hyperlinks throughout--Planet Explorers guidebooks turn the whole world into a learning experience.

If you like American history, the great outdoors and cheesesteak sandwiches, Philadelphia is the city for you. From the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to the huge Fairmount Park and Philadelphia Zoo, the City of Brotherly Love has something for everyone.

You’ll love running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum like Rocky Balboa did—and checking out some of the amazing artifacts at the Franklin Institute Science Museum. When you need a break for food, go to the bustling Reading Terminal Market or bohemian South Street. People-watch in Rittenhouse Square and wrinkle your nose at the weird stuff inside the Mütter Museum.

Just outside of Philly, you’ll find awesome attractions like Longwood Gardens, Sesame Place and Battleship New Jersey. There’s no way you can escape from having an awesome time!

Don't miss the other titles in the exciting Planet Explorers series for young travelers. There's Planet Explorers New York City 2012, Planet Explorers London 2012, Planet Explorers Chicago, Planet Explorers Philadelphia, Planet Explorers Las Vegas, Planet Explorers Disneyland Paris Resort, Planet Explorers Walt Disney World 2012, Epcot 2012, SeaWorld Orlando 2012, Planet Explorers Disneyland, The Walt Disney World Character Finder 2012, Planet Explorers Disney Cruise Line 2012, Universal Orlando Resort 2012, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 2012, and LEGOLAND Florida 2012. Have fun!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Planet Explorers
• Release date: Sep 14, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465951175

Planet Explorers

Laura Schaefer got her start as a contributor to the University of Wisconsin’s student paper The Daily Cardinal and went on to write regularly for The Princeton Review and Match.com. Laura is the author of The Secret Ingredient (Simon & Schuster 2011), The Teashop Girls (Simon & Schuster 2008), and Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor (Avalon 2005). Laura is also the author and publisher of the Planet Explorers series of travel guidebooks for kids. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Check out Laura's websites: www.teashopgirls.com and http://planetexplorers.webnode.com.

Book preview

Planet Explorers

Philadelphia

A Guidebook for Kids

Planet Explorers

Copyright 2011 by Planet Explorers

Smashwords Edition

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Planet Explorers is not affiliated with any of the websites or attractions linked in the text. All links are for editorial purposes only.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

History of Philly

Independence National Historical Park

National Constitution Center

Betsy Ross House

Please Touch Museum

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Academy of Natural Science

Franklin Institute Science Museum

Reading Terminal Market

Mütter Museum

Philadelphia Zoo

Fairmount Park

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Franklin Square

Rittenhouse Square

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Sesame Place

Longwood Gardens

Battleship New Jersey

Other Notable Philadelphia Places

Cool Spots to Shop

Helpful Philadelphia Websites

Born in Philly

Philadelphia in the Movies

Philadelphia Map

Test Your Philadelphia Knowledge

Planet Explorers Travel Tips

A Note from the Publisher

Introduction

If you like American history, the great outdoors and cheesesteak sandwiches, Philadelphia is the city for you. From the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to the huge Fairmount Park and Philadelphia Zoo, the City of Brotherly Love has something for everyone.

You’ll love running up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum like Rocky Balboa did—and checking out