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.
A Child Study Children’s Book Committee: Children’s Book of the Year, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
About The Star-Spangled Banner
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 photographs; plus a reproduction of Key’s original manuscript. Back in print in hardcover—redesigned, historically updated, and with a glorious new cover—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.
About The Star-Spangled Banner
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.
A Child Study Children’s Book Committee: Children’s Book of the Year, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
Peter Spier was one of the United States’ most popular and renowned 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… More about Peter Spier
About Peter Spier
Peter Spier was one of the United States’ most popular and renowned 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… More about Peter Spier
About Peter Spier
Peter Spier was one of the United States’ most popular and renowned 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… More about Peter Spier
