Lone Cone Library

The Star-Spangled Banner is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words.

A simple introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance, discussing how it was written, modifications made over the years, its inclusion in the U.S. Flag Code, and more.

Describes how and why Francis Bellamy came to write the Pledge of Allegiance, explaining the meaning of the pledge and the controversies surrounding it.

Divides the Pledge of Alligiance into words and phrases in order to difine its meaning.

Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the United States flag is an important and uniting symbol to the United States of America.

Highlights the life of the seamstress who is credited with sewing the first American flag that had stars and stripes and relates the events surrounding its design. Discusses flag etiquette.

Traces the history of the American flag, "Old Glory," and discusses its various uses and misuses from its creation during the Revolutionary War and into the beginning of the twenty-first century by various political and social groups; and discusses the evolution of American patriotism.

"Join Francis Scott Key on the choppy waters of the Chesapeake Bay in this stunning picture book that will transport you to one of the most important days in U.S. history. This book tells the story of the creation of the American National Anthem. Historically accurate and beautifully illustrated this book will appeal to children and parents alike."--from WorldCat.