The Star-Spangled Banner

Kids, People and Places, Non-Fiction, USA, History
Cover of the book The Star-Spangled Banner by Peter Spier, Random House Children's Books
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Author: Peter Spier ISBN: 9780307982896
Publisher: Random House Children's Books Publication: June 27, 2012
Imprint: Dragonfly Books Language: English
Author: Peter Spier
ISBN: 9780307982896
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Publication: June 27, 2012
Imprint: Dragonfly Books
Language: English

A 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.

★ A Bank Street Book of the Year
★ An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

"Spier . . . is one of our finest creators of children's books alive."—The New York Times Book Review

"Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist."—Publishers Weekly

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A 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.

★ A Bank Street Book of the Year
★ An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

"Spier . . . is one of our finest creators of children's books alive."—The New York Times Book Review

"Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist."—Publishers Weekly

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