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It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

It's time for a rip-roaring adventure with animals as tour guides! Six intriguing animals take young readers on a tour of their homes and habitats, talk about their families, and describe what daily life is like for a wild animal.

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by a man named Francis Bellamy for a children's magazine called The Youth's Companion. Mr. Bellamy wanted the flag to fly above every school in America so that children would feel pride and love for their country when reciting the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. Each stunning photograph of laughing children, sweeping landscapes, or furling flags, is surrounded by bold, colorful borders, making this book a visual celebration of the words of America. Aprende a decir en espanol y en ingles la promesa a la bandera que recitas todos los dias en la...

Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world.