flags

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

Discusses the origins, history, and significance of the Star-Spangled Banner, and its role as America's national anthem. Includes color illustrations, a chronology, a glossary, and further resources.

Discusses the origins, history, and significance of the Pledge of Allegiance, and its role as a patriotic symbol. Includes color illustrations, a chronology, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents information on the American flag, including its origins, design, creation, and significance. Includes a chronology, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

A guide to the flags of all the nations and states of the world that explains geographical position, cultural influences, and the political and historical events that helped shape the design of many flags.

When the original Star Spangled Banner is stolen, seventh-graders Anne, Jos?, and Henry, all descendants of the Silver Jaguar Society, pursue suspects on airport carts and through baggage handling tunnels while stranded at a Washington, D.C., airport during a snowstorm.

Provides young readers with primary sources that explain the history, symbolism, changing looks, and display of the U.S. flag. Includes color photographs, a timeline, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

Examines the history, significance, and evolution of the Pledge of Allegiance. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

The Pledge of Allegiance was first written more than two hundred years ago to celebrate Columbus Day. Since then, it has grown into a treasured American symbol. Using primary sources, readers learn the story behind the Pledge of Allegiance from the people who were there.

Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became our country's national anthem in celebration of America's surprise victory over Britain in the War of 1812. It was sung for more than a century before it became our country's official national anthem in 1931. Using primary sources, readers learn the story behind how the poem became a song and then a national anthem that is sung to this day.