Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July SymbolsThis spirited look at our national birthday explores the stories behind the familiar symbols of the Fourth of July and tells how they have come to be associated with the holiday. It will make the Fourth of July more meaningful for readers young and old. James Cross Giblin is an editor of children's books who also writes for children. He edited the Clarion holiday series started by the late Edna Barth. Ursula Arndt brings to this book the same delightful style she employed as illustrator of the six Barth holiday books. This title, along with all of Edna Barth's classic holiday books, is now being reissued with a fresh, new jacket design and fun activities inside the paperback covers. |
Contents
July 41776 | 2 |
The Colonies Get Angry | 5 |
The Declaration of Independence | 12 |
The Holiday Takes Shape | 23 |
The Flag | 29 |
Fireworks | 35 |
The Spirit of 76 | 41 |
Fourth of July Picnics | 44 |
Patriotic Music and Songs | 48 |
Uncle Sam | 59 |
The Eagle | 62 |
The Liberty Bell | 65 |
Special Fourth of July Celebrations | 75 |
The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 | 78 |
The Bicentennial of 1976 | 80 |
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