| The Star-Spangled Banner Contributor(s): Spier, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0440406978 ISBN-13: 9780440406976 Publisher: Dragonfly Books OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1992 Annotation: 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.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - History |
| Dewey: 782.421 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Series: Reading Rainbow Books |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.6" W x 12" (0.65 lbs) 56 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Locality - Baltimore, Maryland - Geographic Orientation - Maryland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |