Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, an American patriot during the Revolutionary War who enjoyed telling her family about how she sewed the first American flag.

An introduction to the history of the American flag, from colonial times to the present.

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 for debate, but "Who Was Betsy Ross?" tells the story of...

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

This is a history of Roald Amundsen's successful 1911 trip to the South Pole, detailing the challenges he encountered, the discoveries made, and how the expedition left its mark upon the world.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Egypt"--Provided by publisher.

The story of a generation of German young people who devoted all their energy to the Hitler Youth and the propaganda that brought Hitler his power, and the youths that resisted the Nazi movement. "I begin with the young. We older ones are used up. But my magnificent youngsters! Look at these men and boys! What material! With them, I can create a new world."-Adolf Hitler, Nuremberg, 1933. By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5...

A fun, entertaining collection of recipes designed to teach children the basics of cooking includes plans for Halloween, tea parties, slumber parties, breakfast, and other special occasions. The fun and friendly way to get kids cooking mealtime really can be family time with Pillsbury Kids Cookbook in the house. This easygoing guide gets kids up and running in the kitchen with homemade meals they can make on their own or put together with a little...