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.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-9 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Bonnie Bader is a children's book author living in Brooklyn, New York.