Star-Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle, and the American Anthem
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Tim Grove's Star-Spangled tells the little-known and inspiring story behind the national anthem and the stars and stripes. "O say can you see" begins one of the most recognizable songs in the United States. Originally a poem by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem tells the story of the American flag rising high above a fort after a night of intense battle during the War of 1812. But there is much more to the story than what is sung at ball games. What was this battle about? Whose bombs were bursting, and why were rockets glaring? Who sewed those broad stripes and bright stars? Why were free black soldiers fighting on both sides? Who was Francis Scott Key anyway, and how did he end up with such a close view? Star-Spangled tells the whole story from the perspectives of different real players--both American and British--of this obscure but important battle from American history. The book includes an author's note, archival images, a timeline, a glossary, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index. "Grove provides a page-turning narrative that enhances the familiar aspects of this story and fills in those little-known areas . . . A well-researched and spirited slice of history." --Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1419741020
ISBN13:9781419741029
Release Date:May 2020
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:176 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.8" x 8.4"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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