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  • The Bald Eagle

    Norman Pearl, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    This strong and beautiful bird is a symbol for an entire country. It is the bald eagle, and Americans made it their national emblem more than 200 years ago. Join Bill the bird keeper to see how this bird lives and how it became a symbol of the United States.
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  • The U.S. Constitution

    Norman Pearl, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    It's 1787, and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution. In a few minutes, a newly free country will have a set of rules made by the people, for the people. Join lawmaker James Madison as he picks up a pen and makes history.
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  • Arlington National Cemetery

    Barbara M Linde

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    The final resting place for many of America's heroes is located only a few miles from our nation's capital. This high-interest text will take readers on a tour of the cemetery and point out the graves of some well-known patriots, including President John F. Kennedy, Jr. A detailed map guides readers as they locate sections and specific grave sites. Descriptions of ceremonies help readers understand how these events show respect for those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Photographs such as the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns enhance the text.
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  • Uncle Sam

    Barbara M Linde

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Was there really an Uncle Sam? Yes! He was Samuel Wilson, who sent barrels of meat marked "U.S." to American soldiers during the War of 1812.The soldiers called it "Uncle Sam's" meat, and an icon was born. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew the familiar portrait of the man in a top hat and striped pants. Uncle Sam's image has appeared in political ads and on postage stamps. Costumed interpreters take on his persona at historic sites, including Mount Vernon. This high-interest text will engage readers and leave them wanting to find out more about one of America's most famous symbols.
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  • The American Flag

    Debra Hess

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Book by Hess, Debra
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  • The Liberty Bell

    Mary Lynn Firestone, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Why do Americans love a bell that no longer rings? It is the Liberty Bell, and it once rang to announce the birth of a new country, the United States. Find out why Americans still treasure the bell, along with its famous crack.
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  • Our American Flag

    Mary Lynn Firestone, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Its stars and stripes ripple and wave. It's the United States flag, and Americans have flown it for more than 200 years. Join seamstress Mary Pickersgill for a trip through time to see how this symbol of freedom came to be.
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  • The Bill of Rights

    Norman Pearl, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Which freedoms do Americans hold most dear? The Bill of Rights is a list of important freedoms shared by everyone in the United States. Join President James Madison to find out how the Bill of Rights came to be. Also, discover what it means to people today.
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  • The Pledge of Allegiance

    Norman Pearl, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    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.
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  • The Lincoln Memorial

    Mary Lynn Firestone, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It also stands today as a symbol of unity and freedom. Why does it stand for these things? Join a tour guide and learn more about the creation and importance of the Lincoln Memorial.
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  • Our National Anthem

    Norman Pearl, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    If you love your country, sing! Since 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been the national anthem of the United States. Journey back to 1814, and join Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the words to the anthem, for a close look at this song of freedom.
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  • The U.S. Constitution

    Norman Pearl, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    It's 1787, and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution. In a few minutes, a newly free country will have a set of rules made by the people, for the people. Join lawmaker James Madison as he picks up a pen and makes history.
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