flags

Contains facts on and the history of the world's many flags.

Covers flags from countries all over the world, including special flags such as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms.

Una introducci?n a los s?mbolos americanos, centr?ndose en el Compromiso de Lealtad de los Estados Unidos y su historia.

An introduction to American symbols, focusing on the United States Pledge of Allegiance and its history.

Young readers will explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout the United States.

This book introduces the Star-Spangled Banner to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Describes how the American flag came into being, how it has changed over the years, and its importance as the symbol of our country.

Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? Babs Magee wants to take the credit for it, so Abigail and her friends travel back in time to set history straight.

Traces the history of the Pledge of Allegiance, explaining how it was created and what it means to the American public.

"Did you know that the flag of the USA was inspired by that of the East India Company - a private shipping company that traded in the spoils of the British Empire? Do you know what the black star on the flag of Ghana means? Or why the Russian flag looks similar to that of the Netherlands? Find the answers to these questions and more in this . . . accessible atlas of flags"--Amazon.