A collection of poems and lyrics from several songs provides a look at our country, from colonial times to the present.

A lyrical, patriotic commemoration of America from dawn to dusk and from coast to coast written in honor of President Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration.

Presents an illustrated celebration of the history, people, and natural and manmade wonders of the United States of America.

A poem describing Johnny Appleseed's appearance and actions.

An anthology of poems about the United States, plus "Toolbox tips" that help the reader understand poetry and how poems are written.

Poetry and paintings in tribute to the many individuals who acted with courage for justice and change during the civil rights movement.

Two children discover the importance of determination and find inspiration in the life of Michael Jordan.

A collection of thirteen of Langston Hughes poems on African American themes.

A collection of poems celebrating African-American fathers by Angela Johnson, E. Ethelbert Miller, Carole Boston Weatherford, and others.

"En doce distintivos poemas narrativos, las reconocidas autoras Alma Flor Ada y F. Isabel Campoy presentan una crónica de la rica diversidad de los latinos en Estados Unidos. Cada capítulo se complementa con un texto informativo sobre la historia, la cultura, los triunfos yo los retos de los latinos y pone de manifiesto las muchas formas en que celebran su identidad" --Page 4 of cover.