national emblems

Feeling awkward and ugly is one of several reasons sixteen-year-old Kevin is uncomfortable with the publicity about his act of accidental heroism, but when a reporter photographs him apparently being unpatriotic, he speaks out and encourages people to think about what the symbols of freedom really mean.

?Sab?as que las ?guilas calvas pueden volar m?s de 10.000 pies (3.048 metros)? Las ?guilas calvas son un s?mbolo de la libertad estadounidense.

Introduces young children to the United States, explaining where it is located on the planet, providing information about the U.S. flag and anthem, featuring a tour of Washington, D.C., and discussing holidays, landmarks, and individual states and their symbols.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the bald eagle to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces American symbols such as the flag, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, and Lincoln Memorial, describing their histories.

Explains how the U.S.'s Great Seal was created and discusses what its symbols mean.

Explains how the Great Seal of the United States was created and discusses what its symbols mean.

"Arguably, no symbol more firmly represents our country's independence than the bald eagle. But why this particular bird? Through factual, accessible text and crisp, colorful photos, young report writers will learn how the United States came to embrace this feathered American icon"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the bald eagle and its significance as the national bird.