Overview
What do official sites and symbols reveal about each of the American States? How do American emblems honor and uphold the heritage, culture, and resources of the country? The U.S. Sites and Symbols series provides fascinating facts about each state's incredible sites and symbols. Stunning color photographs showcase these American icons. Every book in the series builds an understanding of our nation through the history of each state's official flower, tree, bird, seal, capital, and flag. This engaging series reinforces citizenship, community, and national pride.
Synopsis
What do official sites and symbols reveal about each of the American States? How do American emblems honor and uphold the heritage, culture, and resources of the country? The U.S. Sites and Symbols series provides fascinating facts about each state's incredible sites and symbols. Stunning color photographs showcase these American icons. Every book in the series builds an understanding of our nation through the history of each state's official flower, tree, bird, seal, capital, and flag. This engaging series reinforces citizenship, community, and national pride.
School Library Journal
Gr 2-5
Each title begins with a clear definition of what symbols are, followed by a history of how emblems such as birds and flags were established. A brightly colored U.S. map, divided into regions, orients readers. The bulk of the books is a state-by-state listing, of state seals for example, accompanied by a color photograph, followed by an examination of the corresponding national symbol, such as the Great Seal of the United States. Although the titles could have been put together as one volume, individual books will allow easy comparisons. The format is attractive and easy to follow. Small problems include the lack of a translation of the term "E Pluribus Unum " from the Great Seal and transposition of capital and Capitol. Otherwise, the books are helpful and appealing. Each book's closing "Create Your Own" project invites readers to consider the significance of symbols in a more personal way.-Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 2-5
Each title begins with a clear definition of what symbols are, followed by a history of how emblems such as birds and flags were established. A brightly colored U.S. map, divided into regions, orients readers. The bulk of the books is a state-by-state listing, of state seals for example, accompanied by a color photograph, followed by an examination of the corresponding national symbol, such as the Great Seal of the United States. Although the titles could have been put together as one volume, individual books will allow easy comparisons. The format is attractive and easy to follow. Small problems include the lack of a translation of the term "E Pluribus Unum " from the Great Seal and transposition of capital and Capitol. Otherwise, the books are helpful and appealing. Each book's closing "Create Your Own" project invites readers to consider the significance of symbols in a more personal way.-Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA