Why Does the Flag Have Stars and Stripes?

The U.S. flag is a symbol that many young people grow up seeing all around them. They may not wonder more about it until they see another country's flag. Then, many questions arise. This volume has the answers Readers of this accessible book, a wonderful addition to any elementary social studies collection, will understand how the flag represents both the nation's history and its growth. In the colorful images, they'll be able to compare older versions of the flag with today's flag.