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Young Betsy Ross is upset when her brother tells her that she cannot make furniture because she is a girl, but her mother teaches her that she can still do important things.''.

Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up for debate, but Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation.

A-Z reference set focusing on flags of the world including those of countries, country dependencies, U.S. states and territories, historical U.S. flags, Australian states and territories, canadian provinces and territories, and significant organizations. Some revisions to this edition include new flags for the state of Georgia, African Union, revisions and text related to Serbia and Montenegro and much more.

Simple text and photographs explore the colors of the American flag and present other American things that are red, white, or blue.

Discusses the life and legacy of the woman remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776.

The U.S. flag has stood as a symbol of freedom since America was founded. Using primary sources, young readers learn the story behind this treasured symbol from the people who were there.

Divides the Pledge of Allegiance into words and phrases in order to define its meaning.

Join Francis Scott Key on the choppy waters of the Chesapeake Bay in this stunning picture book that will transport you to one of the most important days in U.S. history. This book tells the story of the creation of the American National Anthem. Historically accurate and beautifully illustrated this book will appeal to children and parents alike.