cover image Star-Spangled Banner

Star-Spangled Banner

Peter Spier, Francis Scott Key. Doubleday Books for Young Readers, $8 (52pp) ISBN 978-0-385-23401-6

Spier brings the words of the national anthem to life, from the battle that inspired Key's composition, to modern day American monuments and marching bands. PW found the anthem ""beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist. His faithfulness to authentic detail enlivens the familiar text.'' (All ages)