Uncle Sam and Old Glory: Symbols of America Hardcover - 2000
by Delno C. West; Jean M. West; Christopher Manson (Illustrator)
Eye-catching woodcut art and lively text reveal the origin of such American symbols as Uncle Sam, the American flag, and the Liberty Bell. Full-color illustrations.
Summary
Symbols have always played a crucial role in shaping our identity as a country. The American buffalo, the Statue of Liberty, the Mayflower, and Uncle Sam himself have all helped convey to the world the American values of liberty and democracy.
Delno and Jean West's lively prose unveils the stories behind America's symbols, complemented by Christopher Manson's handsome woodcuts, which perfectly convey the rugged individualism of the American spirit.
From the jacket flap
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY the American colors are red, white, and blue? Did you know that our national mascot was almost a turkey rather than a bald eagle? Can you trace your family's ancestry back to the Mayflower Pilgrims, or perhaps to a cowboy of the Old West? Do you think you would like to spend Thanksgiving watching footraces rather than televised football or eating venison and oysters rather than turkey? Many of us have played with Lincoln Logs, but did you know that they were named after President Abraham Lincoln, who was born in a log cabin?
Symbols have always played a crucial role in shaping our identity as a country. The American buffalo, the Statue of Liberty, the Mayflower, and Uncle Sam himself have all helped convey to the world the American values of liberty and democracy.
Delno and Jean West's lively prose unveils the stories behind America's symbols, complemented by Christopher Manson's handsome woodcuts, which perfectly convey the rugged individualism of the American spirit.Details
- Title Uncle Sam and Old Glory: Symbols of America
- Author Delno C. West; Jean M. West; Christopher Manson (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st
- Pages 40
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Date 2000-02-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated
- ISBN 9780689820434 / 0689820437
- Weight 1.05 lbs (0.48 kg)
- Dimensions 11 x 9.1 x 0.5 in (27.94 x 23.11 x 1.27 cm)
- Ages 07 to 10 years
- Grade levels 2 - 5
- Reading level 1170
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Themes
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Emblems, National, Emblems, National - United States - Juvenile
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 98022268
- Dewey Decimal Code 929.920
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Citations
- Booklist, 12/15/1999, Page 784
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2000, Page 417
- Kirkus Review - Children, 12/01/1999, Page 1893
- Publishers Weekly, 12/06/1999, Page 78
- School Library Journal, 01/01/2000, Page 127
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