Nonfiction

Patriotic Fun
By Judith Corwin
J. Messner, 1985
+ 394.2 Cor
Describes customs, crafts and activities for eight holidays including Washington’s Birthday, Fourth of July, Flag Day, Columbus Day and Labor Day.

Fourth of July Fireworks
By Patrick Merrick
Child’s World, 1999
+ 394.2634 Mer
Briefly explains the significance of the Fourth of July Holiday, describes the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks, and discusses the making and safety aspects of fireworks.

I Pledge Allegiance
By June Swanson
Carolrhoda, 1990
+ 323.6 Swa
Derives how and why the Pledge of Allegiance was written and how it has changed in wording over the years, and precisely what it means.

Ol’ Paul, the Mighty Logger
By Glen Rounds
Holiday House , 1949
+ 398.2 Rou
A collection of tales about Paul Bunyan, including one on how the Rockies got built and the Giant Bullsnake

John Henry
By Julious Lester
Dials Books for Young Reader
+ 398.21 Les
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a stem drill to cut through a mountain.

Kid’s America
By Steven Caney
Workman Publishing, 1978
+ 745.5 Can
Introduces aspects of American life from the colonial period to the present. Suggests such activities as handicraft projects, genealogy searches and games.

America the Beautiful: Stories of Patriotic Songs
By Robert Kraske
+ 780 Kra
The stories behind well-known patriotic songs such as Yankee Doodle, the Star-Spangled Banner, America, Dixie , America the Beautiful , and God Bless America.

Woody’s 20 Grow Big Songs
By Woodie Guthrie
Harper Collins, 1992
+ 782.2 gut
An illustrated collection of songs, accompanied by their musical arrangements.

This land is Your Land
Words and music by Woodie Guthrie
Little Brown and Co. 1998
+ 782.4216
The well-known folk song is accompanied by a tribute from folk singer Pete Seeger, the musical notation and a biographical scrapbook from photographs.

A New Flag for a New Country
By June Behrens
Children’s Press, 1975
+ 812 Beh
A short play dramatizes the legend of how Betsy Ross came to make the first United States flag.

A Flag For Our country
By Eve Spencer
Steck-Vaughn, 1993
+ 929.9 Spe
Relates how a Philadelphia seamstress helped design and make the first glad to represent the United States of America.

The Flag We Love
By Pam Munoz ryan
Charlesbridge Publishing,1996
+ 929.92 Rya
A lyrical journey through the history of our nation’s most enduring symbol. Both famous and common moments are depicted in oil paintings will inspire readers of all ages.

Fiction

Fourth of July Bear
By Kathryn Lasky
Morrow Junior Books, 1991
E Las
After spending summer vacation on a Maine Island, Rebecca misses her best friend Emily until she meets Amada, who invites Rebecca to be in the Fourth of July Parade.

Backyard Bandit Mystery
By Beverly Lewis
Bethany house, 1997
+ PB Lew
Even though Abby, the club president is out of town, Stacy and the rest of the Cul-de-Sac Kids vote to have a yard sale to raise money to buy flags for Flag Day.

Fourth of July
McDonnell, Janet
Children’s Press, 1994
E McD
Nina and her poodle Sammy experience the sights and sounds of a Fourth of July celebration. Includes crafts and tips on fireworks safety.

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