Who Was Betsy Ross?

Name: Who Was Betsy Ross?
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: James Buckley, Jr.
ISBN: 9780525625919

Author: James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Emily Lawrence

Unabridged: 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 06/19/2018

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, History, Us History, Biographical

Synopsis

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.

About The Author

James Buckley, Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicole on July 29, 2018

I will have admit by this book I had fallen in love with these books. They are amazing for kids to read and understand. It brings history alive a bit and even gives a lot of background along the way. My daughter and I learned so much this summer about people in history and even one person who was mo......more

Goodreads review by S’s Reading World on March 15, 2017

Very good resource for facts on Betsy Ross but I liked how it also included historical facts about America during her lifetime which was an exciting era. Written too easily understand for ages 8-12......more

Goodreads review by Genevieve on November 23, 2023

I can’t remember the exact date I started or finished this book , but I know it was near summertime of this year. It was really good and interesting. I loved learning about her!......more

Goodreads review by Bookbag_Betty on October 25, 2019

-Bold Stripes - Bright Stars - Brave Hearts -Stars & Stripes Forever -Freedom, Liberty And Justice For All "I Am Not Certain If I Can; At Least I'll Gladly Try." "Your Country's Flag Behold!" When we honor our flag we honor what we stand for as a Nation -- freedom, equality, justice, and ho......more

Goodreads review by Brandalyn on February 23, 2021

I listened to this book on audio with my 10 year old girl and 8 year old boy. Here is their review. "The narrator was enjoyable to listen to. Her voice was calm." "I give this book a 4.5 stars out of 5 because there was so much dying. If there wasn't all the dying then I would give it 5 stars." "Betsy......more