About this item
This series celebrates those symbols that have extra-special meaning for our nation. Whether it is a bird, a plane, or a building, these American symbols uniquely encapsulate the ideals held dear in the United States. Key Features: A Look Inside feature that includes: – cutaway illustrations with callouts – interactive maps with critical-thinking questions – an in-depth explanation of what the words to The Pledge of Allegiance mean Fun facts offering fun, sometimes little-known facts about the subject A timeline that tracks the development of each American symbol Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See inside front cover for more information.
About the Author
Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
