The Star-Spangled Banner The Star-Spangled Banner

Publisher Description

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.

  • GENRE
    Kids
    RELEASED
    1973
    September 19
    LANGUAGE
    EN
    English
    LENGTH
    56
    Pages
    PUBLISHER
    Random House Children's Books
    SELLER
    Penguin Random House Canada
    SIZE
    56.5
    MB
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