Who Was Betsy Ross?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Betsy Ross?

Written by James Buckley Jr. and Who HQ · Illustrated by John O'Brien

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Did Betsy Ross sew the first American flag? Discover her untold story.

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112 pages· 7,159 words· Est. 1 hour read· 840L
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In a time of revolution, Betsy Ross, a determined seamstress, finds herself at the heart of America's fight for independence. As she stitches tents and repairs uniforms, rumors swirl about her role in creating the first flag. Did she truly sew the iconic banner, or is it just legend? Dive into the life of a patriot who played a pivotal role in shaping a new nation, and uncover the truth behind the flag's origins. Explore the challenges and triumphs of a woman whose legacy is woven into the fabric of American history.

From the publisher

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. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That’s up for debate, but Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,159
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~T
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
172012
Publication
Published
December 26, 2014
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448482439

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