The Star-Spangled Banner - Explained: An Illustrated Book About the Origin of Our National Anthem (The American History - Explained Series) - Softcover
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This book takes you back to one of the most dramatic nights in American history-the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. As British rockets and bombs rained down on Fort McHenry, a young lawyer named Francis Scott Key watched anxiously from a ship in the harbor. Through the smoke and explosions, he kept looking for the American flag flying over the fort. If it was still there at dawn, it meant America had survived the attack.
In this book, the verses of the anthem are explained line by line, so you can understand not just the words, but the history and sacrifice behind them. With illustrations, maps, and stories of the people who lived through the bombardment, The Star-Spangled Banner - Explained helps today's students see why our flag and anthem are symbols of freedom, bravery, and resilience.
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Darryl Vidal is an author, publisher, educator, and lifelong patriot. As the founder of Crane Books, he has dedicated his career to helping authors share stories that inspire readers of all ages. A historian at heart, Darryl has written widely on education, leadership, and American history, always with the goal of making complex ideas meaningful for today's youth.With The Star-Spangled Banner - Explained, Darryl brings the story of Francis Scott Key and our national anthem to life for middle school readers, connecting history to the values of courage, freedom, and pride that continue to define America. His mission is to help young people understand not only the words of the anthem but also the sacrifices behind them, so they may carry its spirit into the future.
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