The Star Spangled Banner: Written by Francis Scott Key Illustrated by Susan Winget [Paperback]

Francis Scott Key (Author), Susan Winget (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2005 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Young and old can appreciate this colorful and patriotic commemoration of our nation's anthem. This beautifully-produced gift includes the origins of the song, the full lyrics of Francis Scott Key, and illustrations by beloved American folk artist Susan Winget. Written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 as he watched a British naval bombardment, the song became the official US national anthem in 1931. The lyrics of the song come to life for the young and young of heart with one-of-a kind scenes of battlefields, the White House and Capitol, Old Glory on the moon and at Ground Zero, and star-spangled quilts

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About the Author

Francis Scott Key was a Georgetown lawyer and poet who negotiated the release of American prisoners of war during the War of 1812.

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Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s

last gleaming?

--This text refers to the Board book edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Fox Music Books; 3 edition (April 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1894997123
• ISBN-13: 978-1894997126
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,164,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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