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· 제목 : Where Is Maryland? (Paperback)
· 분류 : 외국도서 > 어린이 > 교과 학습 > 역사 > 미국 역사
· ISBN : 9798217244041
· 쪽수 : 56쪽
· 출판일 : 2026-06-02
· 분류 : 외국도서 > 어린이 > 교과 학습 > 역사 > 미국 역사
· ISBN : 9798217244041
· 쪽수 : 56쪽
· 출판일 : 2026-06-02
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Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Maryland in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Maryland? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.
Visit famous landmarks like the Ocean City Boardwalk. Meet important people like Harriet Tubman. Read about the biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the place where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written. Not to mention the invention of the bottle cap!
Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Maryland.
It was the morning of September 14, 1814. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer from Maryland, was aboard a ship in Baltimore Harbor. The ship was a few miles from Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Throughout the night, English ships fired mortars and rockets at Fort McHenry, where American forces were stationed. They hoped to destroy the fort so they could capture the city of Baltimore. American troops fired back with guns, cannons, rockets, and mortars. “The heavens aglow were a seething sea of flame,” Key later wrote when describing the Battle of Baltimore.
Sometime during the night, the battle suddenly ended. All was quiet. But Key could barely see through all the darkness and smoke. He didn’t know if his side had won or if the British had destroyed Fort McHenry. In the light of the morning, what he saw filled his heart with joy: The American flag was still flying! The Americans had won the battle. The British troops left the harbor without attacking Baltimore.
Key wrote a poem about the battle. He called it “The Defence of Fort M’Henry.” A friend published Key’s poem and handed it out to people in Baltimore. Newspapers printed it. People began to sing it to the tune of a song called “To Anacreon in Heaven,” and it was renamed “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The song soon became a symbol of the United States, the young country’s first steps toward independence, and the important role Maryland had to play.
Ted Hammond is an illustrator and graphic novel cover artist. His art has been seen in Heavy Metal magazine and Zenescope Comics.
Visit famous landmarks like the Ocean City Boardwalk. Meet important people like Harriet Tubman. Read about the biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the place where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written. Not to mention the invention of the bottle cap!
Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Maryland.
Excerpt
Where Is Maryland?It was the morning of September 14, 1814. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer from Maryland, was aboard a ship in Baltimore Harbor. The ship was a few miles from Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Throughout the night, English ships fired mortars and rockets at Fort McHenry, where American forces were stationed. They hoped to destroy the fort so they could capture the city of Baltimore. American troops fired back with guns, cannons, rockets, and mortars. “The heavens aglow were a seething sea of flame,” Key later wrote when describing the Battle of Baltimore.
Sometime during the night, the battle suddenly ended. All was quiet. But Key could barely see through all the darkness and smoke. He didn’t know if his side had won or if the British had destroyed Fort McHenry. In the light of the morning, what he saw filled his heart with joy: The American flag was still flying! The Americans had won the battle. The British troops left the harbor without attacking Baltimore.
Key wrote a poem about the battle. He called it “The Defence of Fort M’Henry.” A friend published Key’s poem and handed it out to people in Baltimore. Newspapers printed it. People began to sing it to the tune of a song called “To Anacreon in Heaven,” and it was renamed “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The song soon became a symbol of the United States, the young country’s first steps toward independence, and the important role Maryland had to play.
About the Author
Jennifer Marino Walters is a writer and editor specializing in family and parenting topics. She has written for major media such as the Los Angeles Times, Reader’s Digest, Parenting, Scholastic News, and Care.com. Jennifer lives with her husband, twin boys, and daughter near Washington, DC, where they love to explore museums and more.Ted Hammond is an illustrator and graphic novel cover artist. His art has been seen in Heavy Metal magazine and Zenescope Comics.
