The Star-Spangled Banner - Paperback

Name: The Star-Spangled Banner - Paperback
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9780440406976
Price: 10.99 USD
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by Peter Spier

$10.99

Book Overview

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with this book for every patriotic American kid!

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.

Front Jacket

Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this celebratory book. Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript, music for guitar and piano chords and many photographs.

A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

ISBN	9780440406976
Author	Peter Spier
Publisher	Dragonfly Books
Genre	Children and History
Format	Paperback
Published	February 1992
Language	ENG- English
Pages	56
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print