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The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave
Mary Prince
Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 22, 2017)Originally published in 1831,The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave, was the first account of the life of a black woman to be published in the United Kingdom. Born into slavery in Bermuda, Mary Prince was the first woman to publish an account of her life as slave. Belonging to the genre of slave narratives, this first-hand description of the brutalities of enslavement, released at a time when slavery was still legal in Bermuda and British Caribbean colonies, had a galvanising effect on the anti-slavery movement. Prince's exacting details of the brutal treatment she experienced as a slave in Bermuda, Turks Island and Antigua lent weight to the abolitionist movement, which was at its height in England, when she arrived there in 1828.
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Jefferson Memorial
Aaron Carr
Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)Shares information about the Jefferson Memorial, including what it is, why it is a national symbol, and how it was built.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Aaron Carr
Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)Did you know that roughly 40 million cars and trucks cross the Golden Gate Bridge each year? The Golden Gate Bridge is maintained daily by a team of painters and ironworkers. Discover more fascinating facts in Golden Gate Bridge, an American Icons book.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Aaron Carr
Library Binding (Let's Read, Aug. 15, 2014)Explains the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, including the battle that inspired it, the man who authored it, and how it became the United States national anthem.
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Bald Eagle
Kaite Goldsworthy
Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)Presents facts about the bald eagle, describing their characteristics, habitat, and symbolism.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Aaron Carr
Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2015)Did you know that the Pledge of Allegiance was written just 27 years after the Civil War? The Pledge of Allegiance was created to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus coming to the New World. Discover more fascinating facts in Pledge of Allegiance, an American Icons book.
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The White House
Aaron Carr
Paperback (Let's Read, Aug. 15, 2014)Did you know that it took workers eight years to finish the White House? Construction began on October 13, 1792. Discover more fascinating facts in The White House, an American Icons book.
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Bald Eagle
Kaite Goldsworthy
Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)Did you know that bald eagles are one of the largest birds in North America? Their wings can stretch up to 7 feet (2.1 meters). Discover more fascinating facts in Bald Eagle, an American Icons book.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Aaron Carr
Paperback (Let's Read, Aug. 15, 2014)Did you know that the United States National Anthem was written after the Battle of Baltimore? A lawyer named Francis Scott Key was inspired by the bravery of the American soldiers in the battle and wrote a poem about it. Discover more fascinating facts in The Star-Spangled Banner, an American Icons book.
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Liberty Bell
Megan Kopp
Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)Presents facts about the Liberty Bell and explains why it is a national symbol.
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Mount Rushmore
Kaite Goldsworthy
Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)Offers facts about Mount Rushmore National Memorial, including what it is, who carved it, where it is, and why it is a national symbol.
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