The Star-Spangled Banner (Studying Rainbow Books)

By no means earlier than has the riveting American saga of “The Star-Spangled Banner” been so superbly and completely offered. This info-packed story of our nationwide anthem contains:

★ Illustrated lyrics

★ The fascinating historical past of the Warfare of 1812 and the battle that impressed Francis Scott Key to pen the phrases

★ Musical notation

★ Historic photographs

★ A replica of Key’s authentic manuscript

Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier’s magnificent tribute takes readers from our anthem’s turbulent origins on the Battle of Baltimore by the flag’s significance in modern-day America. It is a must-have for each American household’s library.

★ A Financial institution Avenue Ebook of the 12 months

★ An 
American Bookseller Choose of the Lists

“Spier . . . is one in every of our best creators of youngsters’s books alive.”—
The New York Occasions Ebook Assessment

“Superbly illustrated by the award-winning artist.”—
Publishers Weekly