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Stars and Stripes: The Story of the American Flag

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Publisher Comments:

Schools, parades, post offices, and the moon. These are just some of the places we see the American flag.

Fifty stars stand for the states that make up this country. Thirteen stripes remind us of the colonies that fought for their freedom. But the flag has not always looked the way it does today. Its history is as colored and rich as our country's past. Yet despite the ways the flag has changed in the past two hundred years, the pride, unity, and strength it inspires have never faltered.

STARS AND STRIPES: The Story of the American Flag invites readers to travel back in time and witness firsthand how our flag came to be.

Synopsis:

Did you know that the American flag was . . .
-- once made out of scraps and rags?
-- decorated with a fierce rattlesnake?
-- flown from treetops?
-- the inspiration for our national anthem?

The history of the American flag is as colorful and complex as our country's past. Yet despite the way the flag has changed, the pride, unity, and strength it inspires in Americans have never faltered. Dramatic illustrations and spare text invite readers to explore the origins and symbolism of our flag.

Synopsis:

"Stars and Stripes" celebrates the history and symbolism of the flag. Full color.

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About the Author

Sarah L. Thomson is the author of twenty books for young readers, including Stars and Stripes: The Story of the American Flag, a Nebraska Golden Sower Award nominee and a Children's Book-of-the-Month Club selection. She also wrote all the Wildlife Conservation Society I Can Read! Books, including Amazing Tigers!, a 2005 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award winner, and Amazing Gorillas!, selected as a Best Book of the Year by the Bank Street College of Education.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060504168
Author:
Dacey, Bob
Author:
Bandelin, Debra
Author:
by Sarah L. Thomson and Bob Dacey
Author:
Thomson, Sarah L.
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
History
Subject:
Genealogy
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - History - General
Subject:
Flags
Subject:
History - United States/Symbols, Monuments, Etc.
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
Flags -- United States -- History.
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
20030603
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from PreS to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
8.80x11.12x.41 in. .84 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-08
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Product details 32 pages HarperCollins Publishers - English 9780060504168 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Did you know that the American flag was . . .
-- once made out of scraps and rags?
-- decorated with a fierce rattlesnake?
-- flown from treetops?
-- the inspiration for our national anthem?

The history of the American flag is as colorful and complex as our country's past. Yet despite the way the flag has changed, the pride, unity, and strength it inspires in Americans have never faltered. Dramatic illustrations and spare text invite readers to explore the origins and symbolism of our flag.

"Synopsis" by , "Stars and Stripes" celebrates the history and symbolism of the flag. Full color.

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