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Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up for debate, but "Who Was Betsy Ross?" tells the story of...
11) The flag we love
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A patriotic poem celebrating the flag of the United States, including historical footnotes about its origin and history.
13) Capture the flag
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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.
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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny--four children who used to live alone in a boxcar and now reside with their grandfather--arrive at Camp Seagull overflowing with excitement, but they soon realize that some of the other campers are not above cheating in the annual camp Olympics.
16) Betsy Ross
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An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.
17) The flag book
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Flags are all around us. Every country has one, and they can be spotted flying from buildings, fluttering from ship masts, and waving during celebrations and sporting events. But have you ever wondered what they mean? This fact-packed guide takes you around the world, flag by flag, to discover what the colors, patterns, and symbols say about each country, its history, and its people. Perfect for budding vexillologists everywhere!