Overview

Have you ever wondered how the Liberty Bell got cracked? Did you know the wild turkey almost became the national bird of the United States? And who is Uncle Sam, anyway? 

Answer all these questions and many more as you explore the history behind seventeen well-known monuments and symbols of the United States of America--including the Great Seal, the Pledge of Allegience, the Capitol Building and more.

Descriptions of each symbol include the history behind it, the people involved in creating it, and intriguing trivia. Important dates are highlighted, helping to create a timeline of when these patriotic symbols became accepted parts of our nation's history.

John O'Brien's black-and-white cartoon illustrations on nearly every page add a touch of humor to the engaging text. An index is included.

ISBN-13

9780823417841

ISBN-10

0823417840

Weight

0.48 Pounds

Dimensions

7.55 x 0.17 x 10.00 In

List Price

$8.99

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

64 pages

Publisher

Holiday House

Published On

2003-01-01



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