The American Flag, Paperback

Reducere. The stars and stripes remind people of freedom. Read about this important national symbol.

Reducere. The thirteen-stripe, fifty-star flag is as familiar an American icon as any that has existed in the nation's history. Yet the history of the flag, ...

Reducere. The Statue of Liberty and the American flag are both bold symbols of the United States of America. But what is the meaning behind them? Get the ins...

Reducere. (All ages) Although many kids say the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of the day, they sometimes don't show a lot of sincerity while doing it...

Reducere. Some people call the American flag Stars and Stripes or Old Glory. But did you know that it hasn't always looked the same? Read this Level 3 reader...

Reducere. DescriptionBlack Flag were pioneers of American hardcore, and the influential Californian punk band have left behind a legacy of blood, carnage, an...

During the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863, Sgt. William Harvey Carney picked up the fallen flag from his lifeless comrade. He waved the flag for all...

The true story of the first Black Medal of Freedom winner--a remarkable account of one of the most memorable battles in Civil War history.Sergeant ...

Reducere. This spirited tribute to Old Glory will inspire readers, young and old, to take a new look at the greatest emblem of the United States of America. ...

Reducere. Betsy Ross is remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776...

Reducere. The Flag Was Still There is the story of one combat infantry soldier's Tour of Duty in the Vietnam War between September 14, 1970, and September 13...

Reducere. Beyond the legend of the creation of the American flag, we know very little about the facts of Betsy Ross' life. Perhaps with one snip of her sciss...

DescriptionHistorians have amply recorded the battles and the Anglo-Americans' military, economic, and political domination of the Mexican lands af...

Reducere. Sand Creek. At dawn on the morning of November 29, 1864, Colonel John Milton Chivington gave the command that led to slaughter of 230 peaceful Chey...

Reducere. Help children better comprehend our Pledge of Allegiance!Developed at the request of elementary school teachers, Our Pledge, Our Promise - The Pled...

Reducere. DescriptionFrom its humble beginnings of thirteen stars and thirteen stripes, Old Glory has grown right along with the country it represents.Rookie...

Reducere. Black Flag were the pioneers of American Hardcore, and this is their blood-spattered story. Formed in Hermosa Beach, California, in 1978, they made...

Senator Orrin Hatch calls Threads of Honor, "A masterful job. I was inspired . . ." The process that Bill Tolbert was required to go through in his...

This is about my journey to the United States for the hopes of a better life. It puts you in the same shoes as the immigrant crossing the border wi...

In this title, young readers will learn about Betsy Ross, the woman who reportedly stitched the first American flag. Learn how she worked hard as a...

Reducere. Are you sick and tired of the government interfering with your life? Have you had enough of being railroaded by the system? Have you ever wondered ...

Reducere. The story of one of the bloodiest battles in history, resulting in the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi, is documented with a personal...

Reducere. Looking out from my office window overlooking the skyline of New York City on September the 11th 2001, I watched history unfold before my very eyes...

Reducere. Descendants of Slavery: on the Event Horizon is book about problems and problem solving in the African American community. It is a red flag on the ...

Reducere. Angel in the Whirlwind is the epic tale of the American Revolution, from its roots among tax-weary colonists to the triumphant Declaration of Indep...

Reducere. Although frequently overlooked between the American Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 tested a rising generation of American leaders; u...

Reducere. "Jacqueline Keeler, a master storyteller and reporter, crafts a knotty skein, twining together family traditions, Native and colonial histories, pe...

DescriptionFew people realize just how many Native Americans are in California's history. For many the Donner Party, Mormon Battalion, Bear Flag Re...

Reducere. DescriptionYour mission is to go back in time and discover the identity of the man who fired the first shot of the American revolution, and bring b...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Clyde N. WilsonIn this hard-hitting collection of 4 essays, Dr Wilson cuts straight to the chase: YOU WERE LIED TOYou were ...

Reducere. "Like many 18-year-olds who sign up to serve with the U.S. Navy, Petersen was looking for adventure when he enlisted. The difference between him an...

DescriptionA Washington Post Notable Book of the YearA New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice An award-winning constitutional law scholar at th...

Reducere. Most fort histories end when the military lowers the flag for the last time and the soldiers march out. In contrast, Fort Robinson--occupied and us...

Reducere. The need for medical care has been a constant since the day the first merchant ship sailed centuries ago. Concern for the health of merchant marine...

Reducere. DescriptionSomething in the Air is Richard Hoffer's gripping sports narrative that tells the individual stories of the athletes who gathered in Mex...

Reducere. America's slave past is being analyzed as never before, yet it remains one of the most contentious issues in U.S. memory. In recent years, the cult...

Reducere. Offering professional wrestling fans a ringside seat into his adventurous life, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jim Duggan recounts for the first time ke...

Epic Encounters examines how popular culture has shaped the ways Americans define their "interests" in the Middle East. In this innovative book-now...

We know of the blood and tears provoked by the projects of transformation of the world through war or revolution. Starting from the essay published...

Reducere. Rarely have the exploits of marauding pirates and buccaneers of the Spanish Main been more vividly recounted than in the stories of author and illu...

Reducere. From the flight deck of a Boeing 767, airline captain Philip Marshall pulls back the veil of deception surrounding the 911 attacks. In gripping, au...

DescriptionWorld-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard crosses snowy scenery to track down a captured canine in this engaging Aladdin QUIX mystery. Miss...

In this stunning, unforgettable novel, Jeff Shaara carries us back thirteen years before the Civil War, when that momentous conflict's most familia...

Reducere. Description"The first responsible account of an important, uniquely American happening - worthwhile reading for anyone who wants to piece together ...

Description- The ultimate insider's guide to the Lake District- Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides- Par...

Reducere. On February 19, 1945, nearly 70, 000 American marines invaded a tiny volcanic island in the Pacific. Over the next thirty-five days, approximately ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ERNEST J. GAINES AWARD FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE"With this splendid debut, Steven Wright announces his arrival as a major new voi...

Reducere. This powerful story documents the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspective of extraordinary navy corpsman George Wahlen. After decades of silence, t...

Reducere. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE IMMORTAL PHOTOGRAPH THAT HAS COME TO SYMBOLIZE THE COURAGE AND INDOMITABLE WILL OF AMERICA I...

Reducere. THE BLACK HAND is the true story of Rene Enriquez, aka "Boxer, " and his rise in a secret criminal organization, a new Mafia, that already has a gr...

The stat sheet on hemp sounds almost too good to be true: its fibers are among the planet's strongest, its seed oil the most nutritious, and its po...

Reducere. DescriptionExplore the Captivating History of Chicago Founded as a tiny, temporary settlement, Chicago became a crux of the American fur trade befo...

Reducere. It's Pittsburgh, 1910--the golden age of steel in the land of opportunity. Eastern European immigrants Janos and Karina Kovac should be prospering,...

Reducere. IS THE TOWN OF DULCE, NEW MEXICO THE LOCATION OF AN UNDERGROUND BASE GUARDED BY U.S. FORCES AND INHABITED BY A GROUP OF SINISTER EXTRATERRESTRIALS?...

Reducere. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"An ode to excellence. An inspiring read for every American." --Robert M. GatesAn extraordinary journey behind the scenes ...

Reducere. When the enemies of freedom hide beneath a patriot's flag, it's up to American covert operative Chase Fulton to find a way to infiltrate the crimin...

Reducere. "It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it." --John Stei...

Reducere. Stand strong. Be loud. Be proud. This unique graphic novel is a tribute to the lives and accompaniments of those who are proud to stand up for thos...

Reducere. From the moment the United States seized Puerto Rico, in 1898, to the 1950s, the islanders employed various forms of resistance to the imposition o...

Reducere. This is the definitive biography of the legendary guitarist whom Muddy Waters and B. B. King held in high esteem and who created the prototype for ...

Although even today there are plenty of stretches of open, uninhabited space throughout South Dakota, literally just below the surface lies evidenc...

Reducere. The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies--the "Whiz Kids"--threatened to run away with the pennant, but slumped badly in late summer before finally beating t...

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Reducere. DescriptionDying for freedom isn't the worst that could happen. Being forgotten is.(The War in the Air Book Two) VOLUME 3 IN THE BEST SELLING 'The ...