Bibliograph

Betsy Ross, Connie Roop and Peter Roop

Type

Label

Betsy Ross, Connie Roop and Peter Roop

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-125) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Betsy Ross

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

45582591

Responsibility statement

Connie Roop and Peter Roop

Series statement

In their own words

Summary

"The flag was soon finished, and Betsy returned it, the first 'Star Spangled Banner' that ever floated up on the breeze ... "With these words, William Canby told how his grandmother Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. While no one has proven his words to be true, Betsy's fame as American's first flag-maker has spread all over the world. Betsy Ross--businesswoman, wife, mother, and American patriot--led a fascinating life in Philadelphia during our nation's birth. Kids will find out about Betsy Ross's life and the American fight for independence in this brand-new biography. The Roops tell the fascinating story of Betsy Ross--a colonial businesswoman, wife, mother, and American patriot--who sewed the first American flag

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification