This story of Old Glory takes us through some of the most famous moments in American history. With patriotic verse and historical facts, The Flag We Love explores how our flag has become an enduring part of our nation's proud history and heritage. From its earliest designs to its role in peace-time and war, the Star-Spangled Banner will take on a whole new meaning for all readers.
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Release date
August 24, 2011 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781607340638
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PDF ebook
- ISBN: 9781607340638
- File size: 5413 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.9
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 4
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Reviews
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January 29, 1996
Strike up the band and prepare to salute-this patriotic picture book unabashedly celebrates the Stars and Stripes. In a series of earnest verses, Ryan (One Hundred Is a Family) introduces young readers to our national symbol and the ideals for which it stands ("Americans stand together/ Before ceremonies start/ And promise their allegiance/ With their hands across their hearts"), while prose insets offer historical tidbits in a sidebar format. The book's clean, airy layout contrasts with Masiello's (The Extinct Alphabet Book) intense, sometimes murkily-hued oil paintings, which echo Ryan's text in their solemnity and fervor. Nonetheless, the result should delight Yankee Doodle dandies everywhere, and could help spark discussion on the basic elements of democracy. All ages.
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