The Star-Spangled BannerA 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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1973 Peter Spier Air Force American ships Baltimore banner in triumph banner yet wave battle's confusion Bb F Bb Bb F Gm Bb F7 Beanes Blest with vict'ry bomb bombardment brave British fleet Broad Command Pennant catches the gleam Commission Pennant dawn's early light dread silence reposes F Gm D7 fitfully blows Flag House foe's haughty host Fort McHenry foul footstep's pollution Francis Scott Key freemen shall stand full glory reflected gallantly streaming Guidon half conceals heav'n-rescued land host in dread lov'd home Mary Pickersgill Maryland Historical Society McHenry militia morning's first beam national anthem night North Point O'er the land o'er the towering Patapsco River poem reflected now shines refuge could save rocket Royal Navy September 14 shore dimly seen star-spangled banner terror of flight Tis the star-spangled towering steep triumph shall wave twilight's last gleam U.S.Army Union United USCG USCG USMC vict'ry and peace wave O'er