Traces the life and accomplishments of the notable seamstress, who is credited for designing the original flag of the United States of America.

Examines the 1814 British attacks on Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812, provides background on the war, and explains how the defense of Fort McHenry in Baltimore inspired the "Star-Spangled Banner."

Celebrates the origin, symbolism, and power of the banner that represents the United States of America.

"Libby and her great-aunt, Lobo, both learn the Pledge of Allegiance--Libby for school, and Lobo for her U.S. citizenship ceremony"--

This book includes the text of the Pledge of Allegiance illustrated with photographs of American landscapes, monuments, and flags and information on the history of the American flag.