emblems, national

Describes the history and background of many of the symbols and monuments of the American heritage.

Explains how the bald eagle became a national symbol in the United States and offers an overview of the bald eagle's physical characteristics, nesting habits, diet, behavior, endangered status, and other related topics.

Discusses the choice of the bald eagle as the United States' national symbol and the ways it is used to symbolize the country, such as on the Great Seal of the United States and on the Presidential Seal.

This book is an introduction to the birth of a nation, the United States of America, and the symbols that sprang up as the nation grew, with insturctions for models of the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and others.

Ranks and describes ten of America's most outstanding symbols, including the hamburger, Hollywood sign, Grand Canyon, cowboy, baseball, the White House, Liberty Bell, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, and American flag.

Describes the Great Seal, which was designed by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776, as a symbol of our new nation.

Presents information about Puerto Rico, its nickname, motto, and emblems.