October 19th is a very significant date in American history. On this day in 1814, our national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key was first sung.
During the War of 1812, on September 13–14, 1814 Francis Scott Key watched Fort McHenry being bombed by the British forces in the Battle of Baltimore. In the morning, Key could see that the American flag was still flown over Fort McHenry, showing that the Americans had not lost possession of it. The inspired Key’s to write a poem, which became “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Learn more about Francis Scott Key with your class with my book Francis Scott Key and The Star-Spangled Banner: First Grade - Level I Reader.
This first grade Level I reader gives students the interesting background of the United States national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner". Francis Scott Key and the American Flag are also featured in my First Grade Level I – Set 2 book set.
Also on this date in 1879, Thomas Edison demonstrated the first electric light bulb.
My first grade level E reader “Thomas Edison: Inventor” will teach your students interesting facts while they will build their vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension. 
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