patriotism

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to the Washington Monument and what it symbolizes for America.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to the Lincoln Memorial and what it symbolizes for America.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to the Capitol building and what it symbolizes for America.

One hundred and fifty ordinary citizens, politicians, and celebrities present short essays on what it means to be an American in light of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; includes such figures as George Bush, Lisa Beamer, Maya Angelou, and William Shatner.

With national pride and occasional fear, a brother and sister face the increasingly oppressive occupation of Korea by Japan during World War II, which threatens to suppress Korean culture entirely.

Discusses the history and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, which was first published in The Youth's Companion in 1892 as part of a campaign to promote patriotism led by James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy.

Explores the Statue of Liberty, discussing its history andthe symbolic meanings of its parts. Includes a time line, a picture glossary, and an index.

Celebrates the people, places, events, values, and traditions that have helped define America throughout history.

Explains the virtue of patriotism, or being proud of your country, and describes ways to show patriotism at home, at school, and in the community.