{"product_id":"why-are-there-stripes-on-the-american-flag-9781467744652","title":"Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy Are There Stripes on the American Flag? - Educational Children's Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis engaging nonfiction picture book answers children's questions about the American flag through an interactive classroom story. Young readers join Mr. Gomez's class as they discover the meaning behind the stars and stripes, explore the flag's history, and learn why we honor this important national symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Children Will Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you know why the US flag has stars and stripes on it? What does the flag stand for, and why do we say the Pledge of Allegiance? This educational book guides children ages 4-8 through essential civics lessons about America's most recognizable symbol. Students will discover when the first American flag was made, understand what the Pledge of Allegiance means, and learn why we still honor the flag today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Classroom and Home Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Cloverleaf Books™ Our American Symbols series, this paperback serves as an excellent teacher resource for social studies lessons and civics education. The classroom setting makes complex historical concepts accessible to early readers, creating connections between the material and students' own school experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngaging Format for Young Learners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative follows Mr. Gomez's class through their flag study, making history and reference material relatable for children. This approach transforms what could be dry facts into an engaging story that holds young readers' attention while delivering educational content about American history and patriotic symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Multiple Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book works perfectly as a back to school resource, educational gift, or teacher resource for civics lessons. At under $10, it provides affordable access to quality nonfiction content that supports curriculum standards for early elementary social studies education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartha E. H. Rustad\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of more than two hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from snowflakes to termites to the Statue of Liberty. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyle Poling\u003c\/strong\u003e began taking art lessons in kindergarten. He won various local and national art competitions in high school and graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design. Kyle was then hired by American Greetings in Cleveland, where he specialized in Juvenile and Humor card illustrations. Since then he has developed children's art for cards, picture books, early reader books, board games, and educational textbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millbrook Press (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680960614674,"sku":"9781467744652","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_42d3f5f5-abe4-4f2d-93af-c4ffef228cfe.jpg?v=1733946509","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/why-are-there-stripes-on-the-american-flag-9781467744652","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}