patriotic music

Readers discover the meanings and history behind some of Americas most beloved patriotic songs in this engaging book. Bright photographs enhance the informative text, making this a learning experience that readers are sure to enjoy.

Presents a children's picture book on the patriotic song "My Country Tis of Thee" written and first performed in 1832.

Presents the illustrated lyrics to the Civil War song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," and includes music notes, a history of the song, and a recipe for johnnycakes.

Provides a history and words to four verses of the song, "America the Beautiful," as well as simple instructions for making a patriotic garden.

Presents the lyrics to George M. Cohan's patriotic anthem "You're a Grand Old Flag, " originally composed for a stage musical, complemented by the art of Warren Kimble. Includes music notation andfacts about the song and the flag.

Presents the complete text of this patriotic song that was written for a Broadway musical, chronicles the history of the American flag, and recounts the life of the song's composer, George M. Cohan. Includes instructions for making a flag wind sock.

Provides a history and words to the song, "America," as well as simple instructions for making a patriotic parfait.

Describes the history of an American anthem: "Taps"; dispels its myths; and presents comments from Americans of all walks of life on how the song has affected them.