patriotism

Explains how symbols strengthen small and large communities and presents examples of symbols, including holidays, fairs, flags, songs, and documents such as the Declaration of Independence.

A ninth-grader's suspension for humming "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story, and leads to him and his teacher both leaving the school.

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.

This book explains the virtue of patriotism, or being proud of your country, and describes ways to show patriotism at home, and in the community.

Introduces the value of loyalty, presenting hypothetical situations intended to make young readers see the benefit of being faithful to friends, schools, teams, and family members.

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.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to Mount Rushmore and what it symbolizes for America.

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the history and symbolism of the Liberty Bell.