Three cheers for the red-white-and-blue in this Smithsonian nonfiction reader!

The original Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry, Baltimore, in 1814 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would become the national anthem of the United States is the showpiece of the Smithsonian! In this lively nonfiction book, young readers will read about the story behind the flag, the song, and how the Smithsonian cares for this most precious national treasure.
Nancy Lambert is a writer with more than 15 years of experience in the publishing industry. Nancy specializes in early readers, storybooks, and activity books for clients like Disney Press, Marvel Press, and Penguin Young Readers. Nancy has also written for TIME.com, Tor.com, Time Out New York Kids, and other national publications. View titles by Nancy R. Lambert

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Three cheers for the red-white-and-blue in this Smithsonian nonfiction reader!

The original Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry, Baltimore, in 1814 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would become the national anthem of the United States is the showpiece of the Smithsonian! In this lively nonfiction book, young readers will read about the story behind the flag, the song, and how the Smithsonian cares for this most precious national treasure.

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Nancy Lambert is a writer with more than 15 years of experience in the publishing industry. Nancy specializes in early readers, storybooks, and activity books for clients like Disney Press, Marvel Press, and Penguin Young Readers. Nancy has also written for TIME.com, Tor.com, Time Out New York Kids, and other national publications. View titles by Nancy R. Lambert

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