Picture Window Books
5115 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 232, Minneapolis, MN 55416
9781404835306, $23.95 each /, $239.30 set,
www.picturewindowbooks.com 1-877-371-1536
Four new volumes in the "American Symbols" series are
designed to educate young people ages 5-7 about the things that
represent the cornerstone of American democracy. "The Bald
Eagle" (9781404826427) explains how this majestic raptor was named
the national bird (instead of the turkey, like Ben Franklin wanted!);
"The Bill of Rights" (9781404822139) examines how the
constitution was first amended, establishing it as a living document
that could change as America needed it to change; "The Liberty
Bell" (9781404831018) summarizes the history of this famous
architectural artifact; and "The Pledge of Allegiance"
(9781404826441) teaches young people about the origin and meaning of the
words they commonly recite before the flag in elementary school. All
four are welcome addition to American school and public children's
library collections.
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