Flags Over America

A Star-Spangled Story

By Cheryl Harness | Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

About the book

Every flag tells a story. Whether it’s a scrap of cloth tied to a stick or an elaborate banner, people have used flags to announce themselves, identify their lands, and display their beliefs. Award-winning author and illustrator Cheryl Harness brings to life a picture book history of flags focusing on the United States’ revolutionary beginnings, from liberty poles to the legendary “Star-Spangled Banner” that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814. Includes a glossary of flag terminology and an American flag timeline.

Editions of Flags Over America

EBook
ISBN 9780807524718
PDF
ISBN 9780807584033

Read an Excerpt

Every flag tells a story. Whether it’s a scrap of cloth tied to a stick or an elaborate banner, people have used flags to announce themselves, identify their lands, and display their beliefs. Award-winning author and illustrator Cheryl Harness brings to life a picture book history of flags focusing on the United States’ revolutionary beginnings, from liberty poles to the legendary “Star-Spangled Banner” that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814. Includes a glossary of flag terminology and an American flag timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flags Over America about?

Every flag tells a story. Whether it’s a scrap of cloth tied to a stick or an elaborate banner, people have used flags to announce themselves, identify their lands, and display their beliefs. Award-winning author and illustrator Cheryl Harness brings to life a picture book history of flags focusing on the United States’ revolutionary beginnings, from liberty poles to the legendary “Star-Spangled Banner” that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814. Includes a glossary of flag terminology and an American flag timeline.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Flags Over America?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, places, cultures and national identity

Where can I read a sample of Flags Over America?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807524718

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Flags Over America?

Cheryl Harness

Who is the Publisher of the book Flags Over America?

Albert Whitman & Company

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Flags Over America is available as ebook(ISBN 9780807524718) and pdf(ISBN 9780807584033)

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