Three cheers for the red, white, and blue! Teach the next generation about an important patriotic symbol. This lively book introduces readers to the symbolism of and history behind the American flag. The simple, accessible text makes this perfect for emerging readers. A great non-fiction reader.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the United States flag to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up for debate, but "Who Was Betsy Ross?" tells the story of...
The Pledge of Allegiance was created as a show of patriotism. Written 27 years after
the end of the Civil War, it quickly became a symbol of national unity. Find out more
in Pledge of Allegiance, one of the titles in the Icons of America series
"The inspiring story of the American flag that flew over Ground Zero, traveled across all fifty states as it was repaired, and returned to New York, a restored symbol of unity"--
The text of the Pledge of Allegiance, enhanced with illustrations and notes on the history and meaning of the Pledge, the history of the flag, and rules on flag etiquette.
Rhyming text introduces the American flag and some of the patriotic events with which it is associated. Also includes the text of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
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