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Books in Zoom in on American Symbols series

  • 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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  • 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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  • The Statue of Liberty

    Mary Lynn Firestone, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    The Statue of Liberty is the tallest woman in the United States and one of the country's most beloved symbols of freedom. Listen as park ranger Jeanetta tells the amazing story of Lady Liberty's journey in 1885 from France to New York Harbor.
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  • Zoom in on the Statue of Liberty

    Cecelia H. Brannon

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Engaging, simple text allows readers to explore the rich history and fascinating facts surrounding this symbol of freedom and opportunity for generations of immigrants, including how long it took to build the Statue of Liberty, what the different parts of the statue represent, and what words are written at the base of the statue. A fun follow-up activity invites readers to research their own familys route to America.
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  • The White House

    Mary Lynn Firestone, Matthew Thomas Skeens

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    From the early 1800s, American presidents and their families have called the White House home. But as secret service agent Keneesha explains, the White House is more than just a place to live; it's also the president's office and one of the country's greatest symbols of leadership.
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