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Betsy Ross, a flag for a new nation, Vicki Cox

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Betsy Ross, a flag for a new nation, Vicki Cox
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-140) and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestGradeLevel
5-8
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Betsy Ross
Nature of contents
bibliography
resource.readingGradeLevel
6.5, Follett Library Resources
Responsibility statement
Vicki Cox
Sub title
a flag for a new nation
Summary
Explains the origins of the legend that colonial seamstress Betsy Ross sewed the first flag of the United States, and looks at the facts of her life and times in Revolutionary War era Philadelphia
Table Of Contents
The legend of Betsy Ross -- Quaker family life -- Growing up with the colonies -- A rebellion in the colonies -- A time of war -- Betsy Ross and the Founding Fathers -- A new nation -- Philadelphia is captured -- War ends -- Two different views
Target audience
juvenile
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