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The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of An American Icon By Lonn Taylor, Kathleen M. Kendrick & Jeffrey L. Brodie / Harpercollins More than just the tale of one flag and one song, The Star-Spangled Banner is the story of how Americans often in times of crisis have expressed their patriotism and defined their identity through the "broad stripes and bright stars" of our preeminent national symbol, a tradition that still thrives today. The original flag that inspired Francis Scott Key "by the dawn's early light" has been cared for by the Smithsonian since 1907. The dramatic story of this flag and of the Smithsonian's effort to save it for posterity are told here in this lavishly illustrated book that also explores the broader meaning of the flag in American life. |
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The Star Spangled Banner (Beautiful Feet Books) By Beautiful Feet Books This beautifully illustrated book contains the lyrics to the "Star Spangled Banner." Softcover. |
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Our Country, Intermediate Thematic Unit By Homeschool / Teacher Created Resources Our Country is a thematic literature unit which gives students the opportunity to learn more about America's presidents, national symbols, and historical monuments. Within these 80 pages, teachers will find lesson ideas and reproducible pages designed to use with intermediate-aged students. Four high quality nonfiction picture books-So You Want to Be President?, Eyewitness: Presidents, Uncle Sam and Old Glory, and A is for America-provide the basis for these materials. Teachers wil find introductory and supplemental activities that encourage and extend the reading of each title. Additional activities provide curriculum connections to language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, and life skills. The unit ends with bulletin board ideas and culminating activities. |
