Why are there Stripes on the American Flag?

Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag
By Martha E. H. Rustad; Illustrated by Kyle Poling

Blurb from the catalog: Discusses the history of the flag of the United States and the importance of showing respect to the flag as a symbol of the nation.

The third chapter of this nonfiction picture book is all about the Pledge of Allegiance.  Do you have students who are struggling to understand what the Pledge is and what it means?  Read this book to help young students understand some of the tougher words and the meaning of the Pledge.

This book is a perfect read aloud for the Kindergarten and 1st grade Social Studies units on American Symbols.

Other books in this series (that we will soon have in the library—they are being processed now):

• Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?
• What’s Inside the Lincoln Memorial

Other books in this series that are available from the public library:

• Can We Ring the Liberty Bell?
• Can You Sing the Star Spangled Banner?
• Is a Bald Eagle Really Bald?