the true story of Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled Banner
Hartland, Jessie
2019
". . . a nonfiction picture book that tells the story of the American flag that inspired the poem and national anthem 'The Star-Spangled Banner'"--OCLC.
An introduction to American symbols, focusing on "The Star-Spangled Banner" and its history. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Simple text and illustrations describe the history of "The Star Spangled Banner, " including when it was written, and why it became the national anthem for the United States.
Introduces children to the history of America's national anthem, describing how the song was created, what it means to the American people, and how it has come to symbolize the spirit of the United States.
Presents the full text of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language, and describes the events that led to the creation of America's national anthem and its significance throughout history.