Description

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

Rookie Read-About: American Symbols series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to history and significance of America's symbols. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, timelines and other text features encourage students to make connections between historical events.

About the Author

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Lisa M. Herrington has written for children for 20 years. She lives in Trumbull, Connecticut, with her husband and daughter.