The American Flag by Debra Hess
	List Price:   $25.64 Unit Price:   $20.51 You Save:   $5.13 (20%) ISBN-10:   0761417095 ISBN-13:   9780761417095 Publisher:   Benchmark Books; Marshall Cavendish Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   January 2004 Pages:   40 Format:   Library Binding
Description/Notes
Children see "Proud to be American" signs on cars and in windows everywhere. Yet have they any idea what the words really mean? Do they understand why they pledge allegiance to the flag, sing "The Star-Spangled Banner," and celebrate the Fourth of July? Do they know why the Liberty Bell was rung, who lives in the White House, why the Statue of Liberty holds a torch? It is the aim of Symbols of America to explain, in an engaging manner and with words young readers can readily understand, the origins and meanings of America's greatest symbols. Of special interest to youngsters of all ages are the numerous boxes full of little-known, amusing facts. (For instance, how many of us are aware that Lady Liberty's nose measures 4-1/2 feet?!) A timely series, Symbols of America helps children appreciate what it means to be an American, all the while proving that history is indeed fascinating.