The American Flag

by Elaine Landau

Overview

Learn about the history of the American flag from its original design by Betsy Ross at the request of George Washington, how it has changed over the years, and how it came to be a symbol of the United States.

A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442025868
Publisher:	Baker & Taylor, CATS
Publication date:	07/10/2009
Series:	Scholastic True Book Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Proudly It Waves: What does it mean to wave a flag?     7
The Flag's History: Stars and stripes are great. But why did one early American flag have a snake on it?     15
The Changing Flag: Keep up with the times! Do you know how the flag has changed along with our country?     24
A Glorious Banner: What is Old Glory? What are the meanings behind our flag's nicknames?     27
Caring for the Flag: Should you wear clothing made from the flag?     33
Pledging Allegiance: Are you ready to make an important promise?     39
True Statistics     43
Resources     44
Important Words     46
Index     47
About the Author     48