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.