Crowley County Combined Library

Eighty-nine flags are illustrated and identified with accompanying text describing their significance in American history

In 1827, Betsy Ross remembers the day in 1776 when George Washington came to her upholstery shop to ask for help with designing and making an American flag.

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.

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.

When the original Star Spangled Banner is stolen, seventh-graders Anne, Jos�, and Henry, all descendants of the Silver Jaguar Society, pursue suspects on airport carts and through baggage handling tunnels while stranded at a Washington, D.C. airport during a snowstorm.

Tells the story behind Francis Scott Key's poem that became the national anthem of the United States. Each spread provides information about the context, wording, and lasting effects of the document paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images.

"A ... poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--

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.

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.

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