flags

Eighteenth-century flag maker Mary Pickersgill, the woman who sewed the huge flag that inspired the National Anthem, explains the history and symbolism of the American flag.

Simple text and photographs explain the symbolism, proper etiquette for displaying, and history of the American flag.

"Discover why there are fifty stars on the flag, and some places where it flies"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the history of the American flag.

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

Discusses the symbolism of the flag of the United States, and looks at how it has changed throughout the history of the country.

Presents twenty trivia facts about the United States flag.

Presents a narrative description of the events of May 6, 1945, when members of the U.S. Army marched into the Mauthausen concentration camp during World War II, and were presented with a makeshift United States flag by a group of prisoners of war.

Examines the history, usage, and etiquette of the American flag.

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the history and symbolism of the American flag.