Tamra Orr
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The Liberty Bell has been a symbol of basic American rights since before the Revolutionary War. It has remained a treasured symbol, prominently used during the height of the civil rights movement and as a key American symbol of liberty. Using primary sources, young readers learn the story behind the Liberty Bell from those who have used it.
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The Liberty Bell has been a symbol of basic American rights since before the Revolutionary War. It has remained a treasured symbol, prominently used during the height of the civil rights movement and as a key American symbol of liberty. Using primary sources, readers learn the story behind the Liberty Bell from those who have used it.
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Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became our country's national anthem in celebration of America's surprise victory over Britain in the War of 1812. It was sung for more than a century before it became our country's official national anthem in 1931. Using primary sources, readers learn the story behind how the poem became a song and then a national anthem that is sung to this day.
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What do komodo dragons, screaming hairy armadillos, and King Vultures all have in common? They are some of the animals at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Take a tour through the zoo. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of these amazing animals.