Our National Anthem by Norman Pearl (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Our National Anthem by Norman Pearl, Matthew Skeens If you love your country, sing! Since 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been the national anthem of the United States. Journey back to 1814, and join Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the words to the anthem, for a close look at this song of freedom. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description If you love your country, sing! Since 1931, The Star-Spangled Banner has been the national anthem of the United States. Journey back to 1814, and join Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the words to the anthem, for a close look at this song of freedom. Author Biography Norman Pearl has written 10 childrens books. He writes on both science and social studies topics and cant decide which he likes better. Norman lives in tropical Miami, Florida, with his wife and son. They have a small, white, fluffy dog named Max. Max thinks he is human, so the four of them go just about everywhere together. Norman usually writes his books under a palm tree while sipping lemonade. When he needs a break, he jumps in the pool for a swim. Usually, the rest of the family follows him in. Table of Contents What is a national anthem? -- A song of freedom -- Trying to free a friend -- The attack on Fort McHenry -- Putting the words on paper -- A poem of pride -- From poem to song -- Becoming the national anthem. Review Francis Scott Key, author of the U.S. National Anthem, is the perfect narrator for this book. He gives an account of how he came to be on a ship that witnessed the battle at Fort McHenry in 1814. His song describes the fight, and readers learn how he wrote the song as a poem with four verses. The book is informative and includes vocabulary words such as anthem, pride, banner, freedom, and united. All words to the song are included as Key wrote them, and following the text the anthem and its music are printed as we sing it today. Student readers will be able to identify the song they may hear before ballgames, at school, and at other special events. Add this book from the American Symbols series to classes of students in grades K through 2 and they will gain information that will be expanded upon in later grades.-- "Childrens Literature (CLCD)" Review Quote Francis Scott Key, author of the U.S. National Anthem, is the perfect narrator for this book. He gives an account of how he came to be on a ship that witnessed the battle at Fort McHenry in 1814. His song describes the fight, and readers learn how he wrote the song as a poem with four verses. The book is informative and includes vocabulary words such as anthem, pride, banner, freedom, and united. All words to the song are included as Key wrote them, and following the text the anthem and its music are printed as we sing it today. Student readers will be able to identify the song they may hear before ballgames, at school, and at other special events. Add this book from the "American Symbols" series to classes of students in grades K through 2 and they will gain information that will be expanded upon in later grades. Details ISBN1404822151 Author Matthew Skeens Pages 24 Publisher Picture Window Books Series American Symbols Language English Illustrator Matthew Skeens ISBN-10 1404822151 ISBN-13 9781404822153 Media Book Year 2006 Short Title OUR NATL ANTHEM Audience Age 5-7 Imprint Picture Window Books DOI 10.1604/9781404822153 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-09-01 NZ Release Date 2006-09-01 US Release Date 2006-09-01 UK Release Date 2006-09-01 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2006-09-01 DEWEY 973.52309752 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137418262;

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