Due to careful research, Spier"s artwork depicts "the dawn"s early light" and "the rocket"s red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this celebratory book. Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key"s original manuscript, music for guitar and piano chords and many photographs. A Child Study Children"s Book Committee: Children"s Book of the Year, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.