The Pledge of Allegiance

by Norman Pearl, Matthew Skeens (Illustrator)

Overview

Many kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every day in school. But what does it mean and where did it come from? Francis Bellamy wrote it more than 100 years ago. Join Bellamy in The Pledge of Allegiance for more of the story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666306545
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	American Symbols
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Norman Pearl has written 10 children’s books. He writes on both science and social studies topics and can’t decide which he likes better. Norman lives in tropical Miami, Florida, with his wife and son. They have a small, white, fluffy dog named Max. Max thinks he is human, so the four of them go just about everywhere together. Norman usually writes his books under a palm tree while sipping lemonade. When he needs a break, he jumps in the pool for a swim. Usually, the rest of the family follows him in.

Table of Contents

Writing the Pledge     5
A Special Celebration     6
The First Pledge of Allegiance     8
A Popular Pledge     9
Changes to the Pledge     10
Understanding the Pledge     12
The Pledge of Allegiance     18
When Do People Say the Pledge?     19
How to Say the Pledge     20
Pledge and Flag Facts     23
Glossary     23
To Learn More     24
Index     24

Editorial Reviews

Norman Pearl creates yet another enticing introduction to an important American symbol with this work about the Pledge of Allegiance. Francis Bellamy, the author of the pledge, narrates the story of its conception. Bellamy, who worked for a magazine called The Youth’s Companion, wrote the pledge so that students around the country would have something to recite on the 400th anniversary of Columbus sailing to America. The pledge, which originally did not include the phrases “under God” and “the flag of the United States of America,” quickly became a regular part of the school day. Pearl breaks down what several of the terms in the pledge mean, including justice, allegiance, and republic. The posture one should have when saying the pledge is covered as well. The amount of facial expression Matthew Skeens achieves with his edgy, geometric style is surprising. The cross-section of Americans represented is indicative of the more accurate histories that authors and illustrators are creating now. Like the rest of the books in the “American Symbols” series, the author has included a glossary, facts, and a list of additional resources. This book is perfect for beginner historians.

Norman Pearl creates yet another enticing introduction to an important American