Books with title The Star-Spangled Banner: My Country

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The Star-Spangled Banner became the national anthem of the United States of America in 1931. Originally written as a poem by Frances Scott Key, it became the most important song in our country's history. Uniting Americans with pride every time it is played at sporting events, during official events for our nation, or for school events, it always brings a sense of loyalty and honor to the citizens of the United States of America! This book will allow students to describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.

“Oh say, does that star spangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?” Our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” is sung on many occasions, including sporting events, national celebrations, and school functions. But did you know the words of Francis Scott Key were inspired by a battle that determined the course of our country’s freedom? Read The Story of the Star Spangled Banner by Anne M. Beiter and Elizabeth A. Beiter to learn about this battle and to celebrate the birth of democracy in our country.

This fascinating book explores the role of the flag through America's triumphs and tragedies: from the burning of the White House in 1812 to the planting of the flag on the moon to the days following the the September 11 attack on the United States. Learn about the evolution of the stars and stripes; the flag in war and diplomacy, the flag in exploration and the flag in daily life. A useful section on the proper display of the flag is included. Engaging, informative text and more than 250 photographs examine the story of a nation, woven into a piece of cloth.