Some say Betsy Ross sewed the very first American flag.
This authoritative work provides a close look at the famous seamstress while shedding new light on the lives of the artisan families who peopled the young nation and crafted its tools, ships, and homes.
This Level E book is perfect for early readers. Simple, rhythmic text describes the creation of the flag--thirteen stripes and thirteen five-pointed stars. Easy enough for the earliest readers, this is a fun look at a beloved story.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Betsy Ross, discussing her Quaker background, her role in the Revolutionary War, her days as a business woman, and how she has become known as the maker of the first American flag.
Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776.
"Simple text and photographs present the life and legend of Betsy Ross"--Provided by publisher.
Recounts the life and legend of Betsy Ross in graphic novel format.
By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That’s up for debate, but Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation.
Looks at the life of Betsy Ross from her Quaker childhood to her role in the Revolutionary War and her days as an independent businesswoman.
The personal struggles of the woman generally credited with having created the first American flag are set against the backdrop of the colonists' fight for independence.
This is why she is sometimes called the “Mother of America’s Flag.” Learn more in Betsy Ross, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.