American symbols

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Description

Clara, a tour guide at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tells the history of the Liberty Bell and explains that it is part of the Independence National Historical Park today.

2) Our national anthem

Author

Pearl, Norman

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Description

This is a simple story of the National Anthem's history and what it represents.

3) The Pledge of Allegiance

Author

Pearl, Norman

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Description

Francis Bellamy, who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, tells a brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, a reminder of loyalty to the flag and to the United States.

4) The Lincoln Memorial

Author

Firestone, Mary

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Description

Describes the Lincoln Memorial and how it serves as a symbol of unity and freedom.

5) Our U.S. Capitol

Author

Firestone, Mary

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Description

Discusses the history of the U.S. Capitol, which stands as a symbol of freedom and democracy.

6) The U.S. Supreme Court

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Series

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Description

Since our nation's birth, the Supreme Court has been the highest court in the United States. But until 1935, it didn't have a building of its own. Join a lawyer named Marta in The U.S. Supreme Court as she follows the court's long journey to its final home in Washington, D.C.

7) Ellis Island

Author

Mortensen, Lori

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

Sophie, whose grandparents first came to the United States through Ellis Island in New York, describes the history of the immigration station and explains why Ellis Island is a symbol of freedom and the "American Dream.".

8) Uncle Sam

Author

Suen, Anastasia

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1

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