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3) Flags
Pub. Date
1997.
Description
Presents the history and symbolic interpretation of every national flag and includes federal states, overseas territories, and international organizations
4) Betsy Ross
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Tells the story of the colonial seamstress who, according to legend, stitched the first American flag, after a design by George Washington.
6) Betsy Ross
Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Describes the man and the story behind the creation of America's national anthem, profiling Francis Scott Key as a busy and respected political advisor who was inspired to write his famous poem after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.
10) Flag
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags, and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.
11) Blood flag
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Formats
Description
Defending a client accused of mercy-killing her father, attorney Paul Madriani is drawn into a treacherous conspiracy involving the victim's former unit from World War II and a feared Nazi relic.
12) The flag we love
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A patriotic poem celebrating the flag of the United States, including historical footnotes about its origins and history
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Traces the history and evolution of the American flag, investigating the truth of the legend that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag, and discussing the writing of the national anthem, and debates over the treatment of the flag. Includes a chronology, glossary, and resources.
19) Flags
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the designs and symbolism of the flags that represent the fifty states and the District of Columbia.