national songs

Provides young readers with primary sources that explain the history and meaning of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Includes color photographs, a timeline, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

Did you know that the United States National Anthem was written after the Battle of Baltimore? A lawyer named Francis Scott Key was inspired by the bravery of the American soldiers in the battle and wrote a poem about it.

The Star-Spangled Banner became the national anthem of the United States of America in 1931. Originally written as a poem by Frances Scott Key, it became the most important song in our country's history. Uniting Americans with pride every time it is played, it always brings a sense of loyalty.

Reviews the history of seven American songs and poems, and presents performances and lyrics for each selection.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to the national anthem and what it symbolizes for America.

Contains the musical notations and words of the official national anthems of fifty six countries, and includes the history of each anthem as well as an illustration of each country's flag.

A collection of well-known patriotic songs including Yankee Doodle-Dandy, The star-spangled banner, America the beautiful, Anchors a-weigh, and many others.

Details the creation of "You're a Grand Old Flag" by songwriter George M. Cohan and follows the lyrics of the song, demonstrating its national themes of patriotism throughout. Includes an audio CD.

Each National Anthem is presented with the words in the original language set, where possible, to the music and, when necessary, with a transliterated pnonetic version.