patriotism

This picture book explores the history and practice of the United States Pledge of Allegiance. Key words and more detailed facts are provided at the end of the book, to help adults round out young readers' knowledge on the topic.

Introduces young readers to patriotism, what is means to be patriotic, what can be done to express patriotism, and more.

Contians essays exploring the issues surrounding patriotism and education. Covers topics such as political correctness, the War on Terrorism, and the patriotism of black Americans. Includes contributions by Michael Bader, Diana Hess, James Loewen, Studs Terkel, and Howard Zinn.

"A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--Provided by publisher.

Traces how Native Americans have defined, both domestically and internationally, democracy, citizenship, and patriotism, covering the activist struggle on reservations, during wartime, and in the courtroom to preserve the diverse culture of American Indians and assert an ethnic nationalism across the country.

Sent with her younger brother to Godoy Island to live with her aunt and grandfather after Germans bomb Norway in 1940, ten-year-old Merit longs to join her parents in the Resistance and when her aunt, a teacher, is taken away two years later, she resents even more the Nazis' presence and her grandfather's refusal to oppose them.

Presents a comprehensive timeline of American and world history with facts and quotes, contributions to science and the arts, wars and military conflicts, and popular culture, and includes a collection of patriotic poems, speeches, and song lyrics.

"The American Patriot's Handbook is a concise introduction to the ideas, events, and personalities of American freedom including key documents, speeches, poems, songs, and profiles of presidents and prominent Americans." --Publisher.

With national pride and occasional fear, a brother and sister face the increasingly oppressive occupation of Korea by Japan during World War II, which threatens to suppress Korean culture entirely.