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A book for every patriotic American kid!

A book for every patriotic American kid

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,... Read Full Overview

Ages 3 to 6 years. Here are the words to the national anthem paired with colourful illustrations depicting the defence of Fort McHenry against the British during the War of 1812. It was from his vantage point at sea that Francis Scott Key witnessed and memorialised the event... Read Full Overview

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,... Read Full Overview

Discusses the history of the song which became the national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner", and includes the song lyrics plus an activity to do at home.

The Star Spangled Banner is a book written by Francis Scott Key and originally published in 1907. The book is a collection of patriotic songs and poems that celebrate the United States of America and its history. The title of the book is taken from Key's most famous work, the... Read Full Overview

Through detailed watercolors Spier re-creates the scene that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem and then relates its meaning to contemporary times.