war of 1812

Provides an account of events leading up to the battle of Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key's writing of the poem which later became "The Star-Spangled Banner," national anthem of the United States. Presented in graphic novel form.

Presents a brief biography of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the words to America's national anthem.

A history of the period between Jeffersonian democracy and Jacksonian democracy, examining the personalities and experiences the characterized the transition from lesser to greater governmental control.

Presents background information on the War of 1812, the creation and conservation of the actual Star-Spangled Banner flag, and the adoption of the song as the U.S.'s national anthem, and discusses such topics as the song's place in American culture and the controversy over flag burning.

Twelve-year-old Mary and her older brother and sister tend the family farm on Michigan's Mackinac Island while their father is away fighting the British in the War of 1812.

Introduces young readers to "The Star-Spangled Banner.".

Explores the military, political, diplomatic, economic, social, and financial history of the War of 1812.