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The star-spangled banner
Peter Spier
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Overview
Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this celebratory book. Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript, music for guitar and piano chords and many photographs.A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
Lyrics to the United States national anthem are accompanied by illustrations and text about national monuments, holidays, and moments in American history.
Editorials
Publishers Weekly -
Spier brings the words of the national anthem to life, from the battle that inspired Key's composition, to modern day American monuments and marching bands. PW found the anthem ``beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist. His faithfulness to authentic detail enlivens the familiar text.'' (All ages)Children's Literature -
Enhance Mr. Kroll's history of The Star Spangled Banner with author/artist Peter Spier's reissued perspective of the anthem and it's meaning.School Library Journal
K-Gr 5-Peter Spier's detailed watercolor-and-ink illustrations (Random, 1973) and Aretha Franklin's musical rendition breathe life into the words of our anthem. In Part II, a narrator provides information about the War of 1812 supported by drawings and black-and-white photos and maps. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
March 1, 1992
Publisher
New York : Dragonfly Books, 1992, c1973.
Pages
56
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780440406976