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Rustad, Martha E. H.

Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag?

(4) K-3 Cloverleaf Books: Our American Symbols series. Illustrated by Kyle Poling. Framed by purposeful stories set in classrooms with diverse students, these books explore national landmarks and symbols while also providing synopses of the various related American history topics and trivia inquisitive young historians will enjoy. Slick, cartoony illustrations contribute to the series' chipper tone. Each book includes an activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Our American Symbols titles: Can We Ring the Liberty Bell?, Can You Sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"?, Is a Bald Eagle Really Bald?, What Is Inside the Lincoln Memorial?, Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag?, and Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?.

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