flags

Provides an account of events leading up to the battle of Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key's writing of the poem which later became "The Star-Spangled Banner," national anthem of the United States. Presented in graphic novel form.

Describes various national flags, other well-known flags, and the International Flag code.

Provides information about the Pledge of Allegiance, explaining what it means, who wrote it, how it has been changed over the years, and its importance to Americans.

When sixteen-year-old Kate, an aspiring playwright, moves from New Jersey to attend high school in the South, she becomes embroiled in a controversy to remove the school's Confederate flag symbol.

A brief history of flags, explaining the symbolism of national flags from five continents.

Presents background information on the War of 1812, the creation and conservation of the actual Star-Spangled Banner flag, and the adoption of the song as the U.S.'s national anthem, and discusses such topics as the song's place in American culture and the controversy over flag burning.

Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe The Pledge of Allegiance and its role as a national symbol.

Contains information on the origin of state names and official symbols.

Introduces young readers to "The Star-Spangled Banner.".