My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States

by Lee Bennett Hopkins

Book Overview

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,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689812477
• ISBN13: 9780689812477
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.6" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A great addition to poetry collections

Take a journey through this great county through the eyes of poets. Fun facts from each state, maps and beautiful illustrations enhance the selection of poems. I was hooked from the introduction on. Good for all ages.

Poetry and geography in a great package

When I was younger I was one of those kids who memorized the state capitals and wanted to know detailed information. I would have been crazy for this book which has some basic factual information, but is really a celebration of poetry and our country. The art is amazing and vibrant. It's a gift book, but I know children will actually dig in and really enjoy reading it. Highly recommed for school units on poetry and the US.