Long may she wave : the true story of Caroline Pickersgill and her star-spangled creation /
Fulton, Kristen,
Long may she wave : the true story of Caroline Pickersgill and her star-spangled creation / by Kristen Fulton ; illustrated by Holly Berry. - First edition. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Discover the story of the girl who sewed the American flag that inspired the lyrics of the National Anthem in this beautifully illustrated celebration of our country’s iconic symbol for freedom. Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry. But when the British attacked Baltimore on September 12, 1814, would those broad stripes and bright stars still wave strong? Would America still be free and remain the home of the brave?
Grades K-3. Ages 4-8.
9781481460965 148146096X
2015045308
Pickersgill, Caroline--Juvenile literature.
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 --Juvenile literature.
Star-spangled banner (Song)--Juvenile literature.
Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814--Juvenile literature.
Flags--History--United States--19th century--Juvenile literature.
United States--History--Flags--War of 1812--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Long may she wave : the true story of Caroline Pickersgill and her star-spangled creation / by Kristen Fulton ; illustrated by Holly Berry. - First edition. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Discover the story of the girl who sewed the American flag that inspired the lyrics of the National Anthem in this beautifully illustrated celebration of our country’s iconic symbol for freedom. Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry. But when the British attacked Baltimore on September 12, 1814, would those broad stripes and bright stars still wave strong? Would America still be free and remain the home of the brave?
Grades K-3. Ages 4-8.
9781481460965 148146096X
2015045308
Pickersgill, Caroline--Juvenile literature.
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 --Juvenile literature.
Star-spangled banner (Song)--Juvenile literature.
Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814--Juvenile literature.
Flags--History--United States--19th century--Juvenile literature.
United States--History--Flags--War of 1812--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.