A concise history of the national anthem, with the lyrics of the "Star Spangled Banner," music for piano and guitar chords, and a reproduction of Key's original manuscript.

"A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--

Describes the life of Betsy Ross and recounts the legend of how she sewed the first American flag.

With simple text and full-color photographs, highlights the symbolism found within the American Flag and what the flag means to the American people. Includes a picture glossary and resources for further information.

Introduces the history, design, and importance of the flag of the United States.

When the original Star Spangled Banner is stolen, seventh-graders Anne, José, and Henry, all descendants of the Silver Jaguar Society, pursue suspects on airport carts and through baggage handling tunnels while stranded at a Washington, D.C., airport during a snowstorm.

"A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can't possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating...

An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.

Describes the history and symbolism of the American flag.

Relates events of the 1814 Battle of Baltimore as seen through the eyes of twelve-year-old Caroline Pickersgill, who had worked with her family and their servants to sew the enormous flag which waved over Fort McHenry.