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Fort McHenry
  • Format
  • HARDCOVER
  • Authored by: Michael Burgan; Series Consultant: Jerry D. Thompson, Regents Professor of History, Texas A&M International University
  • From the Series: Symbols of American Freedom
  • Trim Size: 7 x 9-1/4
  • ISBN-10: 1604135204
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-60413-520-6
  • Status: In Stock
  • List Price: $30.00
  • Imprint: Chelsea Clubhouse
  • Published: 10/01/2009
  • Dewey Number: 975
  • Reading Level: Grades 3-5
  • Pages: 48

Summary

As American troops in Fort McHenry successfully fended off attacks from the British navy during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," a poem that eventually formed the lyrics of the American national anthem. Fort McHenry's vibrant presentation and highlighted primary sources illustrate the fort's vital role in the War of 1812, providing the context for the nation's most famous song and explaining the importance of the fort as a national monument.

Specifications

Full-color illustrations. Bibliography. Timeline. Glossary. Index.

About the Author(s)

Michael Burgan is a former editor at Weekly Reader, where he wrote about current events. He has written more than 150 books for children and young adults, specializing in U.S. history and biographies of world figures. Burgan has a B.A. in history from the University of Connecticut and currently lives in Chicago.

Reviews and Awards

"...clear, easy-to-read format..."


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