Uncle Sam & Old Glory : Symbols of America

by Delno C. West and Jean M. West

Book Overview

Have you ever wondered why the American colors are red, white, and blue? Did you know that our national mascot was almost a turkey rather than a bald eagle? Can you trace your family's ancestry back... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689820437
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Still Great After All These Years!

Five years ago, I reviewed this book when my son was nine years old. He is now almost 15, still enjoys this book, but more importantly he has shared it with his younger brother who has also found it to be a joy to read and learn from for the last years. I hope that many have been able to buy and enjoy this book, as our family has been able to do over time. If not, now is the time!

Great for my 5th Grade Class

Uncle Sam and Old Glory is an invaluable resource for the classroom teacher who wants to turn her students on to American History. Each symbol is explained in detail in an easy to read and interesting manner. Likewise, each symbol is accompanied by beautifully detailed woodcut illustrations. Not only did my fifth graders find Uncle Sam and Old Glory to be informative and interesting; but, it served as a springboard to further reading and research. I highly recommend that Uncle Sam and Old Glory be included in every classroom library. I plan to use it year after year with my fifth grade students.Donna,... Flagstaff, AZ

An Excellent Teacher Resource

I am a 3rd grade teacher and I highly recommend this book. It is an excellent resource for teaching about the Symbols of America. Each page focuses on the origins and meanings of a particular symbol in concise, yet highly interesting text. The illustrations are full color and fabulous. My students love this book and practically fight to be able to read it during free time.

Great Book for Children and their Parents

This is one of the most interesting books I have read to my 9-year-old son. He enjoyed the pictures and the stories tremendously. It was also interesting to me; I learned some interesting facts about our American history while reading this book to my son. I highly recommend it to any parent and to all teachers!