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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Francis Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and...
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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On a September morning in 1814, an eyewitness to the British bombing of Fort McHenry scribbled a poem about the American flag on the back of an envelope. The sight of the flag waving through the battle told this poet and lawyer that the Americans were holding strong. Francis Scott Key put the pride he felt into the words of this poem, which later became The Star-Spangled Banner. Today most Americans know Key s words and sing them as their national...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Describes the man and the story behind the creation of America's national anthem, profiling Francis Scott Key as a busy and respected political advisor who was inspired to write his famous poem after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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The inspiring story behind the national anthem and the American flag comes alive in this "page-turning narrative [with] generous archival illustrations" (Kirkus, starred review).
"O say can you see" begins one of the most recognizable songs in the US. 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...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Presents the full text of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of America's national anthem and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.
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Language
English
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In a rousing account of one of the critical turning points in American history, Through the Perilous Fight tells the gripping story of the burning of Washington and the improbable last stand at Baltimore that helped save the nation and inspired its national anthem.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An account of the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," detailing how Key was actually behind enemy lines at the time seeking release of a captured friend from the British, who would not allow their departure until the bombardment of Baltimore was completed.