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West, Delno C. , West, Jean M.

Uncle Sam and Old Glory: Symbols of America

40 pp. | Atheneum | January, 2000 | Trade ISBN 0-689-82043-7 $$17.00
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Christopher Manson. American icons, including the Liberty Bell, Uncle Sam, and the peace pipe, are introduced in a series of double-page spreads, each accompanied by a painted woodcut illustration. The accessible text provides historical background, often including intriguing details. Unfortunately, the book incorrectly identifies the U.S. Forest Service's Smokey Bear as "Smokey the Bear." Bib.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

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