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K-3Pebble Plus: U.S. Symbols series.
Large-scale color photos and simple but dull texts introduce American icons to early readers. The history and meaning of each symbol is explained, as well some evolutions (bald eagles' near extinction; repairs on the Statue; wording changes in the Pledge). This series offers useful overviews of scattered aspects of American history. Common Core critical thinking prompts are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pebble Plus: U.S. Symbols titles: The Bald Eagle, The Pledge of Allegiance, and The Statue of Liberty.