Download or read book State Names Seals Flags and Symbols written by Benjamin F. Shearer and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1994-06-20 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of changes and additions to state symbols since the 1987 volume, four new chapters, and expanded coverage beyond the 50 states--including the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories--make this revised edition essential for students and library reference collections. The only single documented source for historical information and color illustrations of all state and territory symbols includes new chapters on state and territory legal holidays and observances, automobile license plates, festivals and fairs, and selected U.S. postage stamps issued in honor of the states and territories. Color illustrations of official state and territory seals, flags, flowers, trees, birds, license plates, and postage stamps complement the text. This revised edition of the only single reference source for information about state symbols updates and doubles the coverage of the original 1987 volume. New chapters on state and territory fairs and festivals and legal holidays and observances offer not only essential information, but also fascinating sidelights and unusual facts about the states and territories that are a treasure trove of information for students. The work features chapters on official state and territory names and nicknames, mottoes, seals, flags, capitols, flowers, trees, birds, songs, legal holidays and observances, license plates, miscellaneous designations, and fairs and festivals. A bibliography and subject index complete the work.
Download or read book National and State Symbols written by Akila Sivakumar and published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is common between a royal Bengal tiger, a lotus, a mango, and the Ashok Chakra? All of these are symbols linked to the Indian identity and heritage. If you have ever had a chance to see the majestic royal Bengal tiger, you must have admired its grace, power, and strength. For these very qualities, it has been chosen as the national animal of India. A colourful peacock dancing in the rain looks breathtakingly beautiful. Do you know that this pretty creature is the national bird of India? Our country has many such symbols that are part of our culture and heritage. Most of these are related to the environment and biodiversity of India. This book discusses their conservation status and the efforts being made to protect them. It also carries the all-important message that nature is integral to our national identity.
Download or read book Tennessee State Symbols written by Rob Simbeck and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennesseans may be stirred by the sight of their state flag or the strains of "The Tennessee Waltz, " but there are many other symbols associated with the Volunteer State: animals, plants, and even rocks. This new edition of Rob Simbeck's popular book describes thirty-one emblems of Tennessee's heritage and explains how they came to be recognized as official state symbols. Simbeck has compiled a treasury of facts and anecdotes about Tennessee's symbols that will surprise even those who have lived their entire lives in the state. Here is the story behind the construction of the state capitol; an account of the "war of the iris and passionflower" as they vied for official recognition; and a fascinating look at the most fragile state symbol, the freshwater pearl, the product of the state's mussels, many of which are endangered. Also included are the lyrics to Tennessee's seven state songs, from "Rocky Top" to "Pride of Tennessee." New entries in this edition include the state reptile (eastern box turtle), state amphibian (Tennessee cave salamander), and the state tartan, which celebrates the Scottish origins of Tennessee's early settlers -- plus the state's official festival, the Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival. From the mockingbird to the zebra swallowtail butterfly, these symbols are a celebration of what it means to be a Tennessean. Simbeck's stories will delight readers of all ages and give them a new appreciation for their state's rich heritage.
Download or read book West Virginia Facts and Symbols written by Kathy Feeney and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of West Virginia, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book Hawaii Facts and Symbols written by Emily McAuliffe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Hawaii, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book Tennessee Facts and Symbols written by Kathy Feeney and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Tennessee, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book Oregon Blue Book written by Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida Facts and Symbols written by Emily McAuliffe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Florida, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book New Hampshire Facts and Symbols written by Muriel L. Dubois and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of New Hampshire, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book Colorado Facts and Symbols written by Emily McAuliffe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Colorado, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book New Jersey Facts and Symbols written by Shelley Swanson Sateren and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of New Jersey, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book A Celebration of the Georgia State Symbols written by Karen Grimes and published by Mountain Arbor Press. This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wake up, wake up, Mark! Today is the day we have been waiting for! We are going to the picnic over by the marsh to see all the Georgia state symbols!"Join Maggie and Mark, two brown thrashers, as they tour local scenery on their way to meet their friends. Today's a special day-they're going to learn all about the plants, animals, and more that represent the state of Georgia! Along the way they learn fun facts about Georgia wildlife and history. Do you know your Georgia state symbols?
Download or read book Utah Facts and Symbols written by Kathy Feeney and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Utah, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book Idaho Facts and Symbols written by Elaine A. Kule and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Idaho, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book Connecticut Facts and Symbols written by Emily McAuliffe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Connecticut and its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book California Facts and Symbols written by Emily McAuliffe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of California, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Download or read book State Symbols written by Margarete Myers Feinstein and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After World War II Germans not only had to rebuild, they had to redefine their national political identity as well. This book traces how state symbols such as national colors, anthems, holidays, capital cities, and postage stamps were used to legitimize the two Germanies from 1949 to 1959. Although the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic (GDR) developed distinct post-war identities, the one cannot be understood apart from the other, for they were in direct competition to define the same state symbols. The study of symbols offers valuable insights into the realms of identity formation and of politics, that is, how symbols can promote political integration. By examining the creation of state symbols and the processes by which they were established in the public realm, Feinstein evaluates the extent to which German political culture overcame the Nazi past to legitimize both a republican and a socialist system. This book is especially relevant to scholars who want to understand the common ground upon which the citizens of today’s unified Germany can construct a shared identity.
