patriotism

A collection of essays that examines controversial issues related to patriotism, discussing what patriotism means, why some think patriotism is declining in the United States, whether it is desirable, and whether flag burning should be allowed.

Twenty-five one-act plays and programs including drama, comedy, and choral readings, featuring George Washington, Molly Pitcher, Thomas Paine, and other herioc figures of Revolutionary times.

"Dubs is a friendly golden retriever who spends his days happily playing with his tennis ball. On a train trip to Washington, he loses the ball. As he travels around the city trying to find it, he encounters many of our most important national monuments and learns the legacy of our democratic institutions and some of our most famous leaders"--P. [4] of cover.

Explores the White House, discussing significant rooms and what it symbolizes for America. Includes a time line, a picture glossary, and an index.

An illustrated introduction to the Liberty Bell, discussing its history and its patriotic symbolism to America. Includes a time line, a picture glossary, and an index.

In 1776 Boston, twelve-year-old Daniel, hiding his parents' allegiance to the Sons of Liberty from the British officers who visit their tavern, tries to gather all the information he can and risks his life to reveal a traitor to George Washington.

Collects thirty-two biographies of political, military, and revolutionary figures from Latin American history, including nine contemporary presidents, such as Hugo Ch?vez and Vicente Fox, and rebels such as Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Daniel Ortega.

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.

Presents a comprehensive history of American patriotic holidays, and contains narrative overviews, primary source documents, chronology, and Web sites.