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betsy ross the american flag and life in a young america
the library of american lives and timesa br biographies for grades 4 8 correlated to the curriculum br extend the learning through this new biography series . the library of american lives and times use extensive primary resources as it brings american history to life for your students . br learn about some of the greatest players who helped in shaping america as it grew from a colony to a world super power . through a chronological narrative enriched with diary entries letters and other primary documents students will learn about the various stages of our nations development as well as learning to think about history from the perspective of both individuals and society . br by learning about history from a particular and unique biographical perspective each student will learn about the following themes that form the framework for the social studies standards culture ; people places and environments ; individual development and identity ; individuals groups and institutions ; power authority and governance ; production distribution and consumption ; global connections civic ideals and practices . br these books are comprehensive biographical treatments of important americans emphasizing not just their lives but the times in which they lived . br betsy ross as the seamstress of the american flag an enduring symbol of liberty and democracy betsy ross is an integral part of the fabric of american history . her life story transcends that one great symbol though . she was a mother a businesswoman and a contemporary of george washington . this biography of betsy ross is a window not only into the life of a proud and courageous woman but also into the early days of our nation .