ill. by Peter Spier,

On September 11, 1814, the British Fleet arrived at the mouth of the Patapsco River. Thus began the Battle of Baltimore, which inspired Francis Scott Key to pen The Star-Spangled Banner. Featuring Aretha Franklin's soulful, heartfelt voice, our flag's broad stripes and bright stars will shine through in all our children's voices as they sing along in celebration of America's unity and strength. School Library Journal: “This video brings these words, which are part of our National Anthem, to life, and explains them using Peter Spier's illustrations from the book…. Students of all ages are studying core democratic values and the symbols of patriotism. This video speaks to this curriculum area. Younger children will enjoy the music and the interesting artwork, while older students will appreciate the story