patriotism

Traces the origins of our flag, the Statue of Liberty, and such national songs as "Yankee Doodle, " "Dixie, " and "America the Beautiful.".

Fourteen-year-old Matt, abused by her father, has spent years being shuffled around to relatives, and has worked hard to make herself invisible, but her life changes when she moves in with Sam and Jessica Fox, a Quaker couple who quickly make her feel safe, and who Matt feels compelled to stand up for when their anti-war sentiments and peace vigils come under attack in their Pennsylvania town.

A graphic novel set in Massachusetts before the revolution and up to Independence Day. Focuses on Nathaniel Smithfield who is growing up during that turbulent time and is faced with the choice of which side to support.

Feeling awkward and ugly is one of several reasons sixteen-year-old Kevin is uncomfortable with the publicity about his act of accidental heroism, but when a reporter photographs him apparently being unpatriotic, he speaks out and encourages people to think about what the symbols of freedom really mean.

Instead of spending her teen years at parties and balls, Annie, an idealistic, poetry-loving patriot, finds herself nursing soldiers, hiding valuables, and running the household as the Civil War rages around her family's Virginia home.

Presents approximately two hundred thematically arranged songs, speeches, poems, and stories that illustrate the spirit of America, selected by Caroline Kennedy.

During World War II, Molly investigates the theft of rationed food supplies for sale on the black market while volunteering as a magazine delivery girl in a convalescent hospital.

Defines patriotism as being proud of your country and provides examples and symbols such as the flying of the flag, saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and voting.

Photographs and simple text teach readers the concept of patriotism.

Rhyming text and illustrations present a recipe for how to bake a pie from all the things that make America great.