Traces the social history behind America's celebration of Independence Day and explains the background of such national symbols as the flag, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, and Uncle Sam.

Living with his great-grandmother in rural Florida, ten-year-old Ben looks forward to the Fourth of July celebrations, but the day becomes complicated by the presence of a new neighbor boy, a stray puppy, and local wildfires.

"Nick and Kim sneak off to an island on Gloom Lagoon to set off fireworks when their town's fourth of July celebration is canceled. But the fireworks explode into a ferocious beast"--Page [4] of cover.

An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.

In 1976, Barbie records in her diary the preparations she, her sisters, and their entire town are making to celebrate America's 200th birthday, including a disco dance, a parade, and a play, as well as other Bicentennial events they witness. Includes directions for making an apple-head doll and facts about life in 1976.