My
upcoming release, "OH
SAY CAN YOU SEE?", volume four of my Free Men and
Dreamers series, carries our characters through the impassioned
stories of the Battles of Baltimore and North Point,
climaxing with events surrounding the writing and publishing
of the Star Spangled Banner.
How much do you know
about this great period of history?The bicentennial is
fast approaching. Here's a chance to raise your family's "Star
Spangled IQ," and win some patriotic prizes as
well.
Since "OH SAY
CAN YOU SEE?" is set for an October 2010 release,
I’m sponsoring a month-long educational contest families
can participate in together.
The following list
of twenty words or phrases all have significance to the
Battle of Baltimore, the Battle of North Point, and/or
the “Star Spangled Banner.” Using the following links
or others you may find, write a short answer about the
significance of each of the twenty items to these events.If
you correctly identify all twenty, you’ll be entered
in a contest to win a four-volume, autographed set of
Free Men and
Dreamers books, a children's
book about America titled, "Let Freedom
Ring," or a commemorative “Star Spangled
Banner” flag from Fort McHenry.
The last day to enter
is September 10, 2010.
The winner will be announced
September 14th!
Ready, set, learn!
www.nps.gov/history
www.americanhistory.si.edu
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