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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Official plant emblems of Canada Official plant emblems of Canada Ernest Small Focuses on several dozen native plants that have become official emblems of the provinces, territories and the entire country. These are ambassadors for increasing awareness of the importance of biod… OL16628549W
Our national symbols Our national symbols Linda Carlson Johnson Tells the stories behind such well-known national symbols as the Liberty Bell, bald eagle, and Uncle Sam. OL1939045W
Worth Dying For Worth Dying For Tim Marshall From the renewed sense of nationalism in China to troubled identities in Europe and the USA, to the terrifying rise of Islamic State, the world is a confusing place right now and we need to understan… OL19714226W
The world encyclopedia of flags The world encyclopedia of flags Alfred Znamierowski An exhaustive and up-to-date summary of world flags, from the smallest states to the largest countries. OL19974193W
The bald eagle The bald eagle Joe Gaspar Presents facts about this bird of prey. It is the national bird of the United States, making an appearance on both the Great Seal of the United States and the Seal of the President of the United Stat… OL20896794W
Complete flags of the world Complete flags of the world Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff Over 300 world flags are reproduced in this guide that reveals the history, symbolism and sense of national identity captured in the design of every national flag. This revised and updated edition co… OL22075691W
Flora-fauna maskot nasional dan propinsi Flora-fauna maskot nasional dan propinsi Yustina Erna Widyastuti Symbolic figure of zoology and botany for each province of Indonesia. OL3223426W
The bald eagle The bald eagle Pamela Dell Discusses characteristics of the bald eagle, the powerful bird living only in North America, and the story of how it became a symbol and included on the Great Seal of the United States. OL3458120W
American symbols American symbols Ernst Lehner 95 p. 29 cm OL4464468W
Founding fathers, secret societies, Freemasons, Illuminati, Rosicrucians, and the decoding of the G… Founding fathers, secret societies, Freemasons, Illuminati, Rosicrucians, and the decoding of the G… Robert Hieronimus "An exploration of the influence of secret societies on the formative documents and symbols of the United States"--Provided by publisher. OL4783747W
The Great Seal of the United States The Great Seal of the United States Terri DeGezelle Describes the Great Seal, which was designed by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776, as a symbol of our new nation. OL5826720W
Hero Type Hero Type Barry Lyga Feeling awkward and ugly is only one reason sixteen-year-old Kevin is uncomfortable with the publicity surrounding his act of accidental heroism, but when a reporter photographs him apparently being … OL5840601W
The bald eagle The bald eagle Debbie L. Yanuck Information on bald eagles accompanies an introduction to how this bird became a symbol of the United States. OL5954419W
Let's hear it for America; symbols, songs, and celebrations Let's hear it for America; symbols, songs, and celebrations Bennett Wayne Traces the origins of our flag, the Statue of Liberty, and such national songs as "Yankee Doodle," "Dixie," and "America the Beautiful." OL7000790W
Tom Turkey and Erik Eagle Tom Turkey and Erik Eagle Sandra Calder Davidson When the deadlocked Founding Fathers turn the selection of the national symbol over to Drew Duck, the wise quacker and his animal friends follow democratic principles in making their decision. OL7243831W