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Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814 Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814 Juvenile literature Flags Flags United States Flags United States History 19th century Juvenile literature Flags United States Juvenile literature Key, Francis Scott 1779-1843 Key, Francis Scott 1779-1843 Juvenile literature United States United States History War of 1812 Flags Juvenile literatureHarness, Cheryl
Summary: Explains how flags have been used throughout history to represent cultures, including the colonial era, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Co 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.9 HARRyan, Pam Muñoz.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge Pub. 1996
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 929.9 RYABellamy, Francis.
Summary: Divides the Pledge of Allegiance into words and phrases in order to define its meaning.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J America MartinPrince, April Jones.
Summary: Rhyming text introduces the American flag and some of the patriotic events with which it is associated. Also includes the text of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 2004
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E PriClay, Kathryn
Summary: "Introduces young readers to primary sources related to the U.S. flag"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press a capstone imprint 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.9 CLABuckley, James
Summary: Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2014
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 921 ROSCohan, George M. (George Michael)
Summary: Presents the complete text of this patriotic song that was written for a Broadway musical, chronicles the history of the American flag, and recounts the life of the song's composer, George M. Cohan. Includes instructions for making a flag wind sock.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2003
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Summary: "I know the Pledge of Allegiance. Will you say it with me?"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Teacher Created Materials 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323.6 JOVFirestone, Mary.
Summary: Examines the history of the flag of the United States.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J America FirestoneHaban, Rita D.
Summary: Describes the history and significance of each state flag.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 1989
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.92 HABGrove, Tim
Summary: Complemented by historical artwork and photos, an account of the lesser-known history of America's national anthem describes the American flag's design, the important contributions of free black soldiers during the War of 1812, and the intense battle that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2020
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Summary: Tells the story behind the original nineteenth-century national treasure that inspired the poem by Francis Scott Key and the American national anthem, while sharing insights into how the Smithsonian cares for the flag.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
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Summary: Looks at the life of Betsy Ross from her Quaker childhood to her role in the Revolutionary War and her days as an independent businesswoman, examining the legend of the Besty Ross Flag and explaining the importance of its legacy today.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROSCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB ROSS DUDTroupe, Thomas Kingsley
Summary: With bombs bursting overhead, a tattered flag flying ... Joined by two cartoon flies and their factual narrative infused with kid-friendly fun, readers go above deck with Francis Scott Key and witness the birth of the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.5 TROFulton, Kristen
Summary: Discover the story of the girl who sewed the American flag that inspired the lyrics of the National Anthem in this beautifully illustrated celebration of our country’s iconic symbol for freedom. Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry. But when the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2017
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FulOrr, Tamra
Summary: "Introduces young readers to primary sources related to the Star-Spangled Banner"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.9 ORRLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROFinke, Beth
Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the historic landmark legislation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implications today. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities FinkeMills, Deborah
Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MILReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REYCall number: J SPANISH 920 REY
Bartoletti, Susan Campbell.
Summary: Relates events of the 1814 Battle of Baltimore as seen through the eyes of twelve-year-old Caroline Pickersgill, who had worked with her family and their servants to sew the enormous flag which waved over Fort McHenry.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.52 BARClinton, Chelsea
Summary: Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2017
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J920 CLIHarris, Duchess
Summary: "Growing Up LGBTQ explores what life is like for adolescents in the LGBTQ community, including topics like coming out, bullying and discrimination in school, and mental health. It also examines the creation of community and found family for LGBTQ people. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019