The Star-Spangled Banner
By Spier, Peter
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Synopsis
Never before has the riveting American saga of "The Star-Spangled Banner" been so beautifully and thoroughly presented. This info-packed story of our national anthem includes:
★ Illustrated lyrics
★ The fascinating history of the War of 1812 and the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words
★ Musical notation
★ Historical images
★ A reproduction of Key's original manuscript
Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier's magnificent tribute takes readers from our anthem's turbulent origins at the Battle of Baltimore through the flag's significance in modern-day America. It's a must-have for every American family's library.
★ Illustrated lyrics
★ The fascinating history of the War of 1812 and the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words
★ Musical notation
★ Historical images
★ A reproduction of Key's original manuscript
Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier's magnificent tribute takes readers from our anthem's turbulent origins at the Battle of Baltimore through the flag's significance in modern-day America. It's a must-have for every American family's library.
Details
- Illustrator
- Peter Spier
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
- ISBN-10
- 0440406978
- ISBN-13
- 9780440406976
- Reading age
- 3 – 7
- Grade level
- Pre-kindergarten – 2
- Pages
- 56
- Published
- 1992
- Added to shelf
- Jun 23, 2024