Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner

by Monica Kulling

Book Overview

Francis Scott Key was a very busy man. He and his wife had 11 children. He was a lawyer and many people came to him for advice. But whenever he had a moment, he would jot down a line of poetry. He loved writing poems. When the War of 1812 broke out, Francis became even busier. He was well-respected and often called upon to help keep the peace as the war between the United States and England raged on. One fateful night Francis and his friend helped...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375867252
• ISBN13: 9780375867255
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3