With simple text and full-color photographs, highlights the symbolism found within the American Flag and what the flag means to the American people. Includes a picture glossary and resources for further information.

Introduces the reader to the American flag and explains how it was designed, how it has changed over the years, and what makes it an American icon.

Desribes the Pledge of Allegiance and its role as a national symbol.

Separates facts from fiction to find out if Betsy Ross actually sewed the first flag during the American Revolution. Includes color illustrations, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

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...

"Introduces young readers to primary sources related to the U.S. flag"-- Provided by publisher.

A concise history of the national anthem, with the lyrics of the "Star Spangled Banner," music for piano and guitar chords, and a reproduction of Key's original manuscript.

Explores the history and meanings of 1,000 flags from around the world. Includes color photographs.

From one of the world's leading graphic designers comes a stunning tribute to America's most enduring icon-the Stars and Stripes.The Revolutionary Congress resolved in 1777 that "the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 white stars in a blue field representing a new constellation." Since that time, the American flag has been raised high in wartime triumph and peacetime celebration; burned in fervent...