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In this post, students will learn the story of Mary Pickersgill, the woman who created the Star-Spangled Banner. Mary Pickersgill learned the art of flagmaking from her mother, Rebecca Young, who made a living during the Revolution sewing flags, blankets, and uniforms for George Washing
Reading Level:
Early Elementary School
An illustrated picture book of Ella Fitzgerald’s rendition of the nursery rhyme. Cut paper, mixed media and computer techniques form the city-scape backgrounds.
Reading Level:
Early Elementary School
Historic illustrated story of Francis Scott Key's creation of what would become the U.S. National Anthem.
Reading Level:
Early Elementary School
The story of a group of slaves' escape on the underground railroad by following directions from the song "follow the drinking gourd."
Reading Level:
High School
A 14 year old girl experiences prejudice for the first time when she travels south to visit family.
Author:
Sherry Ayazi-Hashjin
Reading Level:
Middle School
The author traces rap and hip-hop back to African music roots (drumming and the griot) to America and the blues, spirituals, and jazz.
Reading Level:
Pre-School,Early Elementary School
Three little bears receive musical instruments for their birthday and learn to play them.
Author:
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Reading Level:
Early Elementary School
This collection of folk tales features games, songs and riddles from Puerto Rico.
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School
A Navajo family shares their tradition of weaving.
Author:
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Reading Level:
Early Elementary School
This is a story of the Star-Spangled Banner through the eyes of young Caroline Pickersgill, the daughter of an important flag maker, Mary Pickersgill.
Reading Level:
Pre-School,Early Elementary School
A lyrical and dramatic retelling of three animal stories that come from the rich heritage of Puerto Rican folklore.
