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Betsy Ross - (Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)) by Ann Weil (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Betsy Ross is remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.56" x 5.14" Paperback
- 192 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)
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About the Book
Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Betsy Ross, who grew up to sew the first American flag.Book Synopsis
Betsy Ross is remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776. But what was she like as a kid? In this narrative biography, you'll learn all about the childhood of Betsy Ross--from her birth on January 1, 1752, as the eighth of seventeen children, to her Quaker upbringing, to her growing love for sewing and apprenticeship to an upholsterer. Discover how and why Betsy began making flags--and some surprising info about her legendary contribution to America.About the Author
Anne Weil was the author of Eleanor Roosevelt: Fighter for Social Justice, Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag, and Red Sails to Capri, which was a 1953 Newbery Honor BookDimensions (Overall): 7.56 Inches (H) x 5.14 Inches (W) x .58 Inches (D)
Weight: .28 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 192
Series Title: Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Ann Weil
Language: English
Street Date: October 31, 1986
TCIN: 92891300
UPC: 9780020421207
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-8422
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.28 pounds
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