Patriotic symbols of America
Author
1)
The Alamo: symbol of freedom
Author
3) Ellis Island
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Traces the history of Ellis Island, the place where immigrants coming to the U.S. were once processed, and discusses its significance to the American people.
4)
Rock 'n' roll: voice of America
Author
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Traces the history and evolution of the American flag, investigating the truth of the legend that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag, and discussing the writing of the national anthem, and debates over the treatment of the flag. Includes a chronology, glossary, and resources.
6)
Bald eagle: the story of our national bird
Author
8)
The Declaration of Independence: forming a new nation
Author
10)
The Jefferson Memorial: a monument to greatness
Author
11) The Liberty Bell
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the history and symbolism of the Liberty Bell, features photographs and facts about the bell, and includes a chronology, glossary, and resources.
12)
Lincoln Memorial: shrine to an American hero
Author
13)
The Pledge of Allegiance: story of one indivisible nation
Author
14)
The star-spangled banner: story of our national anthem
Author
16)
Uncle Sam: international symbol of America
Author
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Description
"The Vietnam War was more divisive than any conflict in the U.S. history. Between 1958 and 1975, more than 58,000 young Americans lost their live in Southeast Asia. Because the war was unpopular at home, the American servicemen who returned home home were often shunned or rejected. To heal these divisions, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was constructed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The aim of "The Wall," as the memorial is sometimes called,...
18)
The Washington Monument: memorial to a founding father
Author