"A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"-- Provided by publisher.

Examines the concept of patriotism from what it means to the ways it is demonstrated. Includes a glossary, a website for further resources, and color photographs.

"Running water. Electricity. Antibiotics. Dentistry. Air conditioning. Democracy. The rule of law. Such things are not only remarkably new inventions in human history, they are all alien to humanity's natural habitat. Here is what is natural: poverty, hunger, violence, tribal hatred, and an early death. If the Garden of Eden existed, it was a slum. Only once in the last 250,000 years did humans lift themselves out of their natural environment of poverty....

Examines the concept of patriotism, its many symbols, and how Americans, past and present, have proven themselves to be patriots.

"Since the rise of globalism in the post-Cold War era, neoliberalism and free trade have generally characterized politics in democratic nations. However, in recent years, nationalism has been on the rise in countries around the world, including the United States. Events like the Brexit referendum and the 2016 US presidential election have brought the related issues of nationalism, nativism, and patriotism to the forefront, but much confusion exists...

Presents the letters of the alphabet, each accompanied by a brief rhyme that relates a fact about the United States.

While researching the American flag for a class project, the Corner Kids ask townspeople what the flag means to them and find that each person has a different answer.