AFPLS Books Cycle 3 Week 7
By the dawn's early light : the story of the Star spangled banner
by Kroll, Steven.
Physical Description 40 p. : col. ill., maps, port., music ; 29 cm.
Abstract 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.
by Spier, Peter.
Physical Description 1 volume, unnumbered : color illustrations ; 32 cm.
Abstract Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Music is included.
by Whelan, Gloria.
Physical Description 186 p. : map ; 22 cm.
Abstract Twelve-year-old Mary and her older brother and sister tend the family farm on Michigan's Mackinac Island while their father is away fighting the British in the War of 1812.
The star-spangled banner in translation : what it really means
by Raum, Elizabeth.
Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Series Fact finders.Kids' translations Fact finders. Kids' translations.
Abstract "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.
Francis Scott Key and "The Star-Spangled Banner"
by Bowdish, Lynea.
Physical Description 32 p. : col. ill., music ; 28 cm.
Abstract Illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner, and its creator, Francis Scott Key.
Famous people of the War of 1812
by Johnson, Robin (Robin R.)
Physical Description 48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Series Documenting the War of 1812
Abstract Discusses famous people who were crucial to the War of 1812.
The town that fooled the British : a War of 1812 story
by Papp, Lisa.
Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ; 29 cm.
Series Tales of young Americans Tales of young Americans series.
Abstract On August 10, 1813, with the British navy advancing up the Chesapeake Bay to destroy the shipyards in St. Michaels, Maryland, young Henry Middle thinks of a way to save his home town from British cannons.
by Isaacs, Sally Senzell, 1950-
Physical Description 48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Series Documenting the War of 1812
Abstract Discusses the causes of the War of 1812.
by Weil, Ann, 1908-1969.
Physical Description 198 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Series History's all-stars History's all-stars.
Abstract Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776.