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Can you sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

2015
Stand up, everyone! It's time to sing "The Star Spangled Banner"! But why is this song our national anthem? What do the words mean? A class of first-grade students learns the answers to these questions and finds about the dramatic circumstances Frances Sc Full-Color Illustrations, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Original Artwork, Table of Contents, Websites.

Through the perilous fight

six weeks that saved the nation
2013
In the summer of 1814, America was on the brink of disaster. Just because Great Britain was defeated during the War for Independence did not mean they had given up hope of regaining their prior American colonies. And so, in 1812, America and Great Britain were once again at war. The British had succeeded in burning down most of Washington's landmarks--including the White House and the Capital, and looting and panic were widespread as First Lady Dolley Madison fled the White House, taking with her historical treasures. Now, two years later, it looked as though America would be defeated. When American forces regrouped for a last-ditch defense of Baltimore, there was no indication that America would be victorious. In the meantime, Washington lawyer Francis Scott Key found himself in the middle of the Battle for Baltimore and penned the patriotic song "The Star-Spangled Banner".

The star-spangled banner

2007
Illustrates the U.S.'s national anthem, depicting the 1814 battle that inspired it, and presents a musical score, historical notes, and a CD containing the song.

The national anthem

2008
Describes the history of the patriotic poem written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 and named the national anthem of the United States in 1931 by president Herbert Hoover.

The national anthem

2004
Presents the history of the American National Anthem and the circumstances under which it was written.

Francis Scott Key's Star-spangled banner

2012
Provides a brief account of the life of Francis Scott Key and describes the events that led to his composition of national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner.".

Our national anthem

2007
Provides historical information surrounding the United States national anthem.

The star-spangled banner

"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe "The Star-Spangled Banner" and its role as a national symbol"--Provided by publisher.

The writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"

2004
Examines the 1814 British attacks on Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812, provides background on the war, and explains how the defense of Fort McHenry in Baltimore inspired the "Star-Spangled Banner.".

The story of the Star-Spangled Banner

2006
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.

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