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"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!"--.

"The U.S. flag has a long and storied history. The first U.S. flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes. So, how did the current flag come to have 50 stars and 13 stripes? In this informative book, readers will learn about the history of the U.S. flag; the meaning behind the colors, stars, and stripes; and more. Eye-catching photographs show how the flag has changed over time and how Americans honor their country's flag."--.

Learn about the origins of the Star-Spangled Banner, including how the victory of the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write it, how it become the national anthem of the U.S., and more.

"'O say can you see' begins one of the most recognizable songs in the United States. Originally a poem by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem tells the story of the American flag rising high above a fort after a night of intense battle during the War of 1812. But there's so much more to the story than what is sung at ballgames. What was this battle about? Who sewed those broad stripes and bright stars? Why were free black soldiers fighting on both sides? And who was Francis Scott Key, anyway? [This book] answers these questions and more as it tells the bigger story from the perspective of different real players--both Ameircan and British--on this pivotal battle from American history"--Provided by publisher.

A reference book illustrating the flags of the world, their functions, and designs. Includes a supplement, signal flags, and merchant and yacht flags.

"Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the United States flag is an important and uniting symbol to the United States of America"--OCLC.

Describes how and why the Pledge of Allegiance was written, how it has changed in wording over the years, and precisely what it means.

Celebrates the origin, symbolism, and power of the banner that represents the United States of America.

Provides information about the Pledge of Allegiance, explaining what it means, who wrote it, how it has been changed over the years, and its importance to Americans.

Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, an American patriot during the Revolutionary War who reportedly sewed the first American flag.