This oldie but goodie book has such a rich collection of poems that are about various regions of the United States. The colorful illustrations help capture the sights, sounds, and people of the area that is being highlighted. Not only does it have poems, but there is also information pertaining to each state in the region. This information includes the capital, its nickname, motto, bird, flower, tree, area, and one fact.
Did you know that my home state of Ohio's motto is. "With God, all things are possible"? If you enjoy poetry, geography, or teach children, this book would be fantastic to have.
Description:
In My America, Lee Bennett Hopkins weaves together fifty poems -- grouped by geographic region -- to create a remarkable portrait of the United States. Here is America in all its stunning variety, from the dramatic seacoast of the Northeast and the rippling cornfields of the Plains States to the shimmering deserts of the Southwest and the majestic redwood forests of the Pacific Coast. But here, too, are the ties that bind this nation together -- the hopes and dreams of those who live in our cities and towns and on farms.
The voices of beloved poets like Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, Nikki Giovanni, and Lilian Moore blend with new voices to sing not just of landmarks like the Mississippi River, the Grand Canyon, and the Everglades, but of daily life across the land. Complementing these personal, moving visions of America are maps of the regions and fascinating facts for each state.
Stephen Alcorn's brilliant, textured artwork makes this book a feast for the eyes as well as for the imagination. Impressive for its breadth, depth, and beauty, My America is a volume readers will savor as they read it time and time again. It is fitting homage to our wide ranging, ever-changing land.
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