Francis Scott Key (Sower Series)
This volume of "Francis Scott Key," joins a collection of inspiring biographies written by one of America's foremost authors of childrens literature - David R. Collins. Among his other works are: Abraham Lincoln and George Washington Carver. "I choose subjects who have had a strong Christian influence in their lives," states Collins. "This influence led them to serve other people and make a better world for all of us." David Collins is an English instructor at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Noline, Illinois. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Western Illinois University. In 1975 David Collins was named "Outstanding Educator" by the Illinois Office of Education. In Moline, Collins mainstains a busy schedule of church, civic and educational activities. He is a popular speaker and frequently appears at national writers conferences.