flags

Text and photographs provide information about the U.S. flag.

This picture book explores the history and practice of the United States Pledge of Allegiance. Key words and more detailed facts are provided at the end of the book, to help adults round out young readers' knowledge on the topic.

Provides detailed information on the historic and symbolic significance of over 300 national, regional, provincial and international flags, and includes a flag identification guide and directories organized by country.

"The story of [Caroline Pickersgill,] the girl who sewed the American flag that inspired the lyrics of the National Anthem ... Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry"--Provided by publisher.

"A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--Provided by publisher.

Rachel and Kirsty must recover the Friday fairy's special flag from Rachel's grandmother who thinks it's just a pretty new scarf.

Explores the story behind the writing of "The star-spangled banner" by asking and then answering twelve questions.

Eighty-nine flags are illustrated and identified with accompanying text describing their significance in American history.

An introduction to American symbols, focusing on the United States flag and its history.