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The Star-Spangled Banner

By Peter Spier

By Peter Spier

By Peter Spier

By Peter Spier

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Paperback $10.99

Feb 01, 1992 | ISBN 9780440406976 | 3-7 years

Ebook $7.99

Jun 27, 2012 | ISBN 9780307982896 | 5-9 years

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    About The Star-Spangled Banner

    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

    About The Star-Spangled Banner

    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

    Also by Peter Spier

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    Noah's Ark
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    Also by Peter Spier

    We the People
    The Book of Jonah
    The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
    Peter Spier's Circus
    Noah's Ark
    See all books by Peter Spier

    About Peter Spier

    PETER SPIER was one of America’s most popular and renowned children’s illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors: Noah’s Ark won the Caldecott Medal and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is a Caldecott Honor Book…. More about Peter Spier

    About Peter Spier

    PETER SPIER was one of America’s most popular and renowned children’s illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors: Noah’s Ark won the Caldecott Medal and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is a Caldecott Honor Book…. More about Peter Spier

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Feb 01, 1992 | 56 Pages | 8-3/4 x 12-1/4 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780440406976

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Jun 27, 2012 | 56 Pages | 5-9 years | ISBN 9780307982896

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    Praise

    ★ 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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