Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. R

A “first-rate” biography of the seamstress and patriot and a vivid portrait of life in Revolutionary-era Philadelphia: “Authoritative and engrossing” (P

Rip, rip, stitch. Piece by piece, Betsy Ross creates the first American flag. This Level E book is perfect for early readers. Simple, rhythmic text describes th

Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington

Describes the character-shaping events in the childhood of Betsy Ross that led up to her making the first American flag.