Books with author Patricia Ryon Quiri

Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812

Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion.

Describes how the immigration station on Ellis Island served as a gateway into the United States for millions of immigrants.

Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion.

Describes the history and symbolism of the American flag.

Recounts how the Statue of Liberty was planned, built, dedicated, repaired over the years, and then restored in the 1980s

Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, and the ratification process.

Chronicles how the Bill of Rights came to be, as well as the freedoms it guarantees, details each of the amendments, and demonstrates how some have affected contemporary life in the United States

A history and description of the American Supreme Court, explaining its origins in the Constitutional Convention, its early history, and some landmark cases

Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, and the ratification process.

Jump on your horse, and prepare for an adventure. Deliver the mail along with the brave employees of the Pony Express as they face dangerous terrain, frightful weather, and hostile American Indians.

Discusses the circumstances preceding and following the writing of the Declaration of Independence and describes how it was written, approved, and announced