Betsy Ross by Ann Weil
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.Eleanor Roosevelt: Social Justice Warrior, Betsy Ross: Creator of Our Flag, and Red Sails to Capri, a 1953 Newbery Honor Book, were all written by Anne Weil.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780020421207 |
| ISBN 10 | 0020421206 |
| Title | Betsy Ross |
| Author | Ann Weil |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company) |
| Year published | 1986-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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