Kroll, Steven.

By the dawn's early light : the story of the Star-spangled banner / Story of the Star-spangled banner by Steven Kroll ; illustrated by Dan Andreasen. - New York : Scholastic, c1994. - 40 p. : col. ill., maps (some col.), port., music ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 39) and index.

Wilson's Children. School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.).

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.

4.5 Follett Library Resources. 3-6 Follett Library Resources.

0590450549 (lib. bdg.) : $14.95

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Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 --Juvenile literature.
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.


Star-spangled banner (Song)--Juvenile literature.
Star-spangled banner (Song)
Star-spangled banner (Song)


Poets, American--19th century--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Lawyers--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Poets, American.
Lawyers.
American poets--Biography.
Lawyers--Biography.
War of 1812.
Poets, American--19th century.
Lawyers.


United States--History--War of 1812--Juvenile literature.
United States--History--War of 1812.
United States--History--War of 1812.

PS2167.S73 / K76 1994

349.73/092 B 92