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A brief biography of Betsy Ross describes how, according to some accounts, she helped design and then sew the first American flag.
Tells the legend of Betsy Ross, a Patriot and seamstress who may have sewn America's first flag.
Highlights the life of the woman credited with creating the first flag of the United States of America.
Shares the story of how Philadelphian wife, mother, businesswoman, and patriot Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.
Details the life of the patriotic seamstress credited with creating the first American flag in 1776.
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.
Explore the childhood of Betsy Ross and find out why she’s an all-star in American history!
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.
Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress who some people believe sewed the first American flag.
Describes the life of Betsy Ross, from her Quaker childhood to her role in the Revolutionary War and her days as an independent businesswoman.
Some say Betsy Ross sewed the very first American flag.
Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, an American patriot during the Revolutionary War who enjoyed telling her family about how she sewed 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.
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.
These studies of Canadian authors fulfill a real need in the study of Canadian literature.
Heroes became traitors, and slaves became poets as our country marched toward independence. Their fascinating biographies bring this chapter in history to life.
Describes the life and contributions of an individual who helped shape world history.
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.
Highly recommended!" - Melissa Frederick, author "This is the sort of historical novel you don't want to see end. I sat up long into the night reading this book. I only hope Ms. Clay intends to write a sequel!