Shows what various flags of the United States have meant, and what the Stars and Stripes means to us today.

Describes how and why Francis Bellamy came to write the Pledge of Allegiance, explaining the meaning of the pledge and the controversies surrounding it.

"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"--

"Betsy Ross made many flags during the American Revolution, but did she sew the first flag? Infographics, leveled text, and primary sources help readers follow the fact and fiction found in this tale of stars and stripes"--

Learn about this famous woman patriot.

Recounts the story of how Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the national anthem of the United States.

100+ Page Biographies That Cover the Lives of Americans and Other Patriots Who Shaped Our Country's Destiny Ready for immediate shipment, these books are comprehensive biographical treatments of important Americans, emphasizing not just their lives, but the times in which they lived. Each book is 112 pages with dynamic full-color photos throughout.

An introduction to maritime communication through nautical flags, along with morse code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling. Today's system of international maritime signal flags was developed in the 19th century, and is still used for communication between ships, or between ship and shore. Each flag, boldly colored for visual distinction at sea, stands for a letter as well as a phrase relevant to seafaring. The resulting code is both...

"Many children learn "The Star-Spangled Banner" in school, but some might not know the history behind the song. Today, most people only know the first of the four verses of the anthem. In this informative book, readers will learn about the famous song's history, who chose to make it the national anthem, and more. Sing along as we learn about one of America's most patriotic songs!"--