Del Norte Public Library

A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags, and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.

A history of the American flag as it developed from the Union Jack into a totally different symbol of a new nation.

Describes the designs and symbolism of the flags that represent the fifty states and the District of Columbia.

A simple introduction to the Star Spangled Banner, including its design, modifications through the years, uses on holidays, and importance as a symbol of the United States.

Depicts flags of all the countries in the world. Includes locator maps, fact boxes, descriptions, and a summary of flag sources, colors, and iconography.

Francis Bellamy, who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, tells a brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, a reminder of loyalty to the flag and to the United States.

Describes the man and the story behind the creation of America's national anthem, profiling Francis Scott Key as a busy and respected political advisor who was inspired to write his famous poem after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Betsy Ross, who sewed the first American flag at the request of George Washington, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle."

What does the flag mean to you?Although many kids say the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of the day, they sometimes don't show a lot of sincerity while don't it because the dully understand what the flag means to America. I'm Your Flag so Please Treat Me Right! is a story told by the American Flag. It explains through the eyes of our flag what the red, white and blue stand for, and what the flag means to all Americans.I stand for freedom when...

Presents the story of Betsy Ross in graphic novel format. Betsy and her husband John owned an upholstery shop. When John decided to fight against the British in the American Revolution, Betsy kept the business going and continued to run it after John's death. Legend has it that George Washington asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag. Includes a list of key facts, a glossary, and a bibliography.