Uncle Sam

Contributor(s): Linde, Barbara M (Author)

ISBN: 9781538229026

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

$18.20

Pub Date: December 30, 2018

Dewey: 398.2097302

LCCN: 2018023549

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 06 to 08

Physical Info: 0.20" H x 7.30" L x 7.20" W ( 0.30 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Social Science | Folklore and Mythology

Series: Symbols of America

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000199758 ( Uncle Sam)

Reading level: 3.30

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Was there really an Uncle Sam? Yes! He was Samuel Wilson, who sent barrels of meat marked "U.S." to American soldiers during the War of 1812.The soldiers called it "Uncle Sam's" meat, and an icon was born. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew the familiar portrait of the man in a top hat and striped pants. Uncle Sam's image has appeared in political ads and on postage stamps. Costumed interpreters take on his persona at historic sites, including Mount Vernon. This high-interest text will engage readers and leave them wanting to find out more about one of America's most famous symbols.

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