The Star-Spangled Banner

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Overview

The War of 1812 and an American victory inspired Francis Scott Key to write his famous poem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the national anthem of the United States. The events surrounding the war and Key's poem helped establish the American flag as a symbol of patriotism and freedom. Remind readers of our nation's strength and perseverance through engaging historical content, carefully leveled text, and full-color images.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977108449
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Shaping the United States of America
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Bombs Bursting in Air 4

Chapter 2 A Victory and a Poem 8

Chapter 3 Spreading the Word 12

Chapter 4 An American Symbol 16

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

Early introduction to primary source documents; Curriculum aligned to C3 standards for history; At-level, accessible text with ATOS under 3.6; Strong picture-text match to aid comprehension; Text features aid and enhance main text.