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 attack Baltimore banner in triumph battle's confusion Bb F Bb Bb F Gm Bb F7 Blest with vict'ry brave breeze Broad Command Pennant Burgee Command Pennant catches the gleam Coast Commission Pennant country's national anthem D'er dawn's early light donated the flag dread silence reposes F Gm D7 F7 Bb fitfully blows flag that flew foe's haughty host Fort McHenry FRANCIS SCOTT KEY freemen shall stand full glory reflected Gm C F Guidon half conceals heav'n-rescued land host in dread lov'd home Maryland Historical Society McHenry morning's first beam Napoleonic wars O'er the land o'er the towering Patapsco River quality Bunting ramparts we watch'd Rear Admiral reflected now shines refuge could save September 14 shore dimly seen Smithsonian Institution star-spangled banner star-spangled banner-O long Survey Flag terror of flight Tis the star-spangled twilight's last U.S.Army United USCG USCG USMC vict'ry and peace wave O'er